India’s wellness and healing landscape is evolving rapidly, with growing interest in holistic practices, traditional Indian wisdom, mind-body therapies and conscious living. Recognising practitioners and institutions contributing to this expanding ecosystem, The Times of India- Digital presents the TOI Healing India Forum 2026.The forum brings together practitioners, wellness professionals, institutions and organisations working across a wide spectrum of healing and wellbeing practices. Nominations are currently open, with the nomination window closing on October 5, 2026. The awards and recognition ceremony is scheduled to take place on October 15, 2026.
Why the TOI Healing India Forum matters
The TOI Healing India Forum aims to create a structured platform for recognising practitioners and organisations working in India’s diverse healing and wellness ecosystem. The platform brings together energy work, consciousness and soul practices, mind and subconscious therapies, traditional therapies, yoga, creative healing and other wellness practices.According to the Forum, its focus is on authenticity, ethics, documented impact and meaningful transformation. It describes itself as a recognition platform rather than a certification or directory.Don’t miss the chance to be honoured among the country’s most trusted
Award categories
The Forum features 35 categories across eight disciplines, covering a broad range of healing and wellness practices. Namely:Energy and Frequency Healing
- Sound Healing & Vibrational Therapy
- Chakra Healing & Energy Balancing
- Reiki & Energy Healing
- Crystal Healing
- Pranic Healing
Consciousness and Soul Work
- Past Life Regression Therapy
- Akashic Records & Soul Reading
- Inner Child & Emotional Healing
- Consciousness Expansion & Awakening Work
- Soul Coaching / Spiritual Mentorship
Mind and Subconscious Therapies
- Hypnotherapy
- Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
- Mindfulness & Meditation Therapy
- Somatic & Trauma Release Therapy
Group and collective healing
- Group Healing Circles
- Family Constellation Therapy
- Breathwork Circles & Group Facilitation
- Women-Centric Healing Circles
Body-based and traditional therapies,
- Chiropractic Therapy
- Acupuncture Therapy
- Reflexology & Acupressure
- Ayurvedic-Based Therapeutic Healing
- Naturopathy & Detox Therapy
Creative and sensory healing
- Art Therapy
- Color Therapy & Sensory Healing
Yoga excellence· Yoga Studio of the Year· Yoga Therapist of the Year· Emerging Yoga Teacher of the Year· Best Corporate Yoga Program· Most Innovative Yoga Initiative· Lifetime Contribution to Yoga ExcellenceWellness Visionaries Awards· Healer of the Year· Rising Star Healer· Wellness Author / Content Creator of the Year
Who can participate?
The Forum is open to independent practitioners, certified therapists, healers, wellness coaches, facilitators, wellness centres, retreats, healthcare professionals, researchers, wellness brands and organisations working in holistic wellbeing.Emerging practitioners are also eligible to participate, while professionals operating through online, offline or hybrid models can nominate themselves or their organisations. Self-nominations as well as nominations by peers, clients and institutions are accepted.
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Meet the jury
The jury brings together practitioners, wellness experts, healthcare professionals, spiritual leaders and researchers. The jury members include:1. Sonakshi Arora Bhutani, Spiritual Psychologist and Breathwork Facilitator;2. Janvi Gaur, Vedic Astrologer and Spiritual Healer;3. Jai Madaan, Celebrity Astrologer and Life Coach;4. Dr Manjari Chandra, Functional Nutritionist;5. Prasad Sanyal, Group Business Head, Timesofindia.com, Indiatimes and WhatsHot;6. Dr Somit Kumar, Ayurvedic Physician and clinical researcher.
Evaluation criteria
To assess nominations, the Forum follows a seven-part evaluation framework:
- Depth of healing impact – 25%
- Practice authenticity – 20%
- Method and structure – 15%
- Client trust and testimonials – 15%
- Ethics and responsibility – 10%
- Innovation – 10%
- Community – 5%
The Forum states that documented transformations and verified client journeys form an important part of the evaluation, alongside training, experience, methodology, testimonials, ethical boundaries, innovation and community outreach.
Credibility before celebration
The Forum says submissions will undergo two rounds of editorial and jury verification. It also places restrictions on medical claims, stating that participants cannot make claims of curing medical conditions and must carry a disclaimer identifying their practices as complementary.Unverifiable claims may lead to disqualification, while the Forum says that spiritual practices must be presented with defined structures rather than unsupported endorsements.
Nomination plans
Participants can choose from several nomination packages. The Standard Plan is priced at ₹39,999 + GST and includes one category nomination, a nomination certificate, a social media post, two complimentary passes and an individual nomination page on TOI.The Growth Plan costs ₹85,999 + GST and additionally includes a profiling article, while the Premium Plan costs ₹1,59,999 + GST and includes two category nominations, two profiling articles, social media posts, four complimentary passes and red-carpet coverage.A Flagship Exhibitor package, priced at ₹2,99,999 + GST, includes an exhibition stall, nominations, profiling articles, red-carpet coverage, an eight-seat reserved table, networking access and additional promotional opportunities.The Forum clarifies that purchasing a nomination package does not guarantee an award. According to its FAQ, awards are determined through jury evaluation against the stated criteria, while package fees cover the listed benefits and deliverables.
Don’t wait — Nominate today
With nominations closing on October 5, 2026, the TOI Healing India Forum 2026 invites practitioners and organisations working across India’s most diverse healing and wellness landscape to put forward their work for recognition.From traditional Indian practices and yoga to contemporary mind-body approaches and emerging wellness practices, the Forum aims to bring together voices contributing to India’s evolving conversation around healing, wellbeing and conscious living.So why wait, fill your nominations now.