Slimsutra Founder Shelly Khera on an expansion plan, to explore meaningful collaborations both in india & abroad. Slim Sutra Slimming and Yoga Wellness Centre managed under the visionary leadership of Yogacharya Shelly Khera was recently awarded at Pharma Leaders Super Brand Awards 2015 as "India's Most Promising & Valuable Nutrition & Wellness Centre in Diet & Nutritional Counseling 2015" Slim Sutra Slimming and Yoga Wellness Centre was recognized at the the 8th Annual Pharmaceutical Leadership Summit & Business Leadership Awards 2015 in Mumbai in December where more than 300 top leaders of the healthcare industry had gathered to be the part of the historic debate on “Pharma Leaders 2015, Brand India Winning”. Slim Sutra received the prestigious & most credible award title "India's Most Promising & Valuable Nutrition & Wellness Centre in Diet & Nutritional Counseling 2015" by the Network 7 Media Group Jury for its path-breaking innovations in Yoga slimming solutions & variety of other lifestyle issues. Yoga is a fine science that blends body, mind & soul. We at Slimsutra make every attempt to connect body, mind & soul in a natural & scientific way.

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F o u n d e r, S l i m S u t r a ,
Slimming Expert & Yogacharya
Yogacharya Shelly Khera
Yoga is a fine
& scientific way.
science
that blends body,
mind & soul.
We at Slimsutra
make every attempt
to connect body, mind
& soul in a natural
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“Sutra is committed to
provide world-class
treatment & therapy to the
c u s t o m e r s
keeping in mind the best
ofyogainnovations.
W e u n d e r s t a n d t h e
g r o w i n g l i f e s t y l e
disorders & the ever
increasing expectations
ofthecustomers.”
Steve Rozer*
@Indian_Affairs
STEVE.ROZER@indianaffairs.tv
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The yoga prac ce of mindfulness increases
awareness of the body and its responses. That
awareness is good for your diet. When you are
aware that you grab a snack for quick energy when you're
red, you can decide to get more sleep. When you
remember the heavy feeling from an order of fries or the
espresso buzz that keeps you from sleep, you can make
healthier choices. Yoga poses that enhance mindfulness
and relaxa on might include U anasana, a standing
forward bend in which the head and torso fold down as
closetothefrontofthelegsaspossible,withthefinger ps
beside the feet or the palms flat on the floor by the ankles.
U anasana helps to reduce fa gue, anxiety and stress.
Savasana, or Corpse pose, is a long relaxed stretch with
your back on the mat, legs extended and arms down along
the sides. In Savasana, you are as close to sleep as you can
get while s ll fully awake. Yoga and Weight Loss has
reported on several studies that confirm the links
between weight loss and yoga. Yoga creates long, lean
muscles. That's good news for looking and feeling fit on a
diet. But the best news is that the muscle keeps on
working for you even when you're not working it. Muscle
burns fat whether it is engaged or at rest. The higher the
propor on of muscle ssue you have, the more fat you
burn. The strengthening and lengthening aspects of
evening yoga prac ce help you to lose weight while you
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Slim Sutra Slimming and Yoga Wellness Centre was
recognized at the the 8th Annual Pharmaceu cal
Leadership Summit & Business Leadership Awards
2015 in Mumbai in December where more than 300 top
leaders of the healthcare industry had gathered to be the part
of the historic debate on “Pharma Leaders 2015, Brand India
Winning”. Slim Sutra received the pres gious & most credible
award tle "India's Most Promising & Valuable Nutri on &
Wellness CentreinDiet&Nutri onalCounseling2015"bythe
Network 7 Media Group Jury for its path-breaking innova ons
inYogaslimmingsolu ons&varietyofotherlifestyleissues.
The yoga prac ce of mindfulness increases awareness of the
body and its responses. That awareness is good for your diet.
When you are aware that you grab a snack for quick energy
when you're red, you can decide to get more sleep. When
you remember the heavy feeling from an order of fries or the
espresso buzz that keeps you from sleep, you can make
healthier choices. Yoga poses that enhance mindfulness and
relaxa on might include U anasana, a standing forward bend
in which the head and torso fold down as close to the front of
the legs as possible, with the finger ps beside the feet or the
palms flat on the floor by the ankles. U anasana helps to
reducefa gue,anxietyandstress.Savasana,orCorpsepose,is
a long relaxed stretch with your back on the mat, legs
extended and arms downalong the sides. In Savasana, you are
asclosetosleepasyoucangetwhiles llfullyawake.
Yoga is not a recent phenomenon. It is an ancient Indian
prac ce which is associated not just with the physical well-
being of the body but with the overall health of a human
being. I see yoga as a holis c package, which unlike other
physical ac vi es aims at cleansing and rejuvena ng the
human body from outside as well as within. If one adopts the
prac ceasapartofeverydayrou ne,onecanactuallyfeelthe
difference - mentally, physically as well spiritually. And as an
added bonus, it can bring about weight loss too.With the
growing trend of people ge ng more cau ous of their
expanding waistlines and increased instances of metabolic
disorders - cancer, diabetes and others - there has been a
sudden upsurge in people priori sing their health and
resor ng to tailor-made diet plans and fitness regimes.For the
longest meinmylife,Iwasoftheopinionthatyogainvolvesa
set of exercises where holding certain postures for a few
seconds was the main objec ve. I used to think of it as a
regimemeantforthosewhowerealreadyfitbutwerekeenon
building their flexibility. I could somehow never relate it to
being an effec ve tool for weight loss as compared to the high
intensive workout sessions in the gyms. It took me quite some
me to understand the mechanism of different asanas and
their efficacy but I must tell you, the understanding of it was
enlightening,affirma veandoh,sogra fying!
Yogaandweightloss
Before we target weight loss, it is important to understand the
various factors that contribute in weight gain. Apart from
faulty dietary habits, one should iden fy that weight gain also
stems from inefficient func oning of various bodily func ons.
Yogahas someof themostbasicbreathingprac cesatitsbase
which aims at cleansing, balancing and rejuvena ng our inner
organs and their func ons. Various breathing exercises and
basic asanas help in increasing metabolic and heart rates.
Once you are healed from within, the focus then shi s
towardstheouterbody.
Yoga is considered as one of the the best and simplest ways for
weight loss. The best thing about yoga is that it can be
prac sed by people of any age as it is equally good for any age
group. Even pregnant women are recommended to do Yoga
because it can be healthful during the period as long as they
take certain precau ons.Stress has been linked to many
health problems including gaining weight. Yoga, which is
believed to be a good stress buster, will not only help you stay
in shape, but will also reduce your risk of ge ng certain
Slimsutra Founder Shelly Khera on an expansion plan
,
to explore meaningful collaborations both in india & abroad
Slim Sutra Slimming and Yoga Wellness Centre managed under the visionary leadership of Yogacharya Shelly
Khera was recently awarded at Pharma Leaders Super Brand Awards 2015 as "India's Most Promising & Valuable
Nutri on&Wellness CentreinDiet&Nutri onalCounseling2015"
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diseases. Losing weight and staying fit can help boost a
person'sself-esteemanddecreasestresslevels.
Indian Affairs caught up with to find out theShelly Khera
origin of Slim Sutra & the importance of Yoga prac ce in our
dailylife.
Excerptsfromtheinterview
Indian Affairs : What do you think that Slim Sutra has a niche
spaceinthecrowdedIndianyogaslimmingmarket?
Shelly Khera: Slim Sutra believes in the philosophy of
combining evidence-based medicine with the wisdom of
ancient wellness solu ons. We believe we have achieved a
fine balance between absorbing the benefits of the two
sciences and merging them together for today's informed
consumer.
Indian Affairs : Are there any breakthrough ini a ves that
you have driven, if so, how it has impacted the society &
qualityoflife?
Shelly Khera: Yoga is a huge wealth of health secrets that had
been ignored un l two decades back in the commercial
market. Bringing it to the forefront has been one of our
frontlineendeavours;yogaasamainstreamhealthac vityhas
been welcomed by the modern consumer and Slim Sutra is
proudtobringaboutthischangeintheurbanhabit.
Indian Affairs : Elaborate on your name & its significance in
slimmingsolu ons?
Shelly Khera: Sutra literally means a rope or thread that holds
things together. We a Sutra, wish to be that s ng to you that
willconnectandbindyoutorighteous&healthywaysofliving.
According to Sutra studies, each client is unique in his or her
health issues. Therefore, we take a customized as well as a
wholesome approach to address your core problem.Our
dedicated team of counselors study your diet history and
create modified diets to suit your lifestyle. This is inherently
combined with a scien fic approach to weight loss.To ensure
the transforma on be constant and long term, we emphasize
the importance of exercise in the form of yog asanas that not
only helps in reaching the results faster, but also ensures
immense control over senses and the ability to say no to
tempta ons that arise along the path. We aim to offer
integrated health plan for a healthy body, crea ve mind and
evolvingspirit.
Indian Affairs : What differences do you feel that india VS
WestinYoga slimming&wellness?
Shelly Khera: There is a vast difference between prac sing
Yoga as a pure physical ac vity as opposed to prac sing Yoga
with its 'bhavas' that is emo ons. We have seen certain
western ins tu ons execu ng Yoga as a pure physical benefit
which we feel does not do full jus ce to the power of this
beau fulandwholesomeexercise.
Indian Affairs : Given a choice, will you collaborate with the
Government of india in its mission to promote Yoga & Yoga
relatedhealthcareservices
Shelly Khera: I fully believe in the power of Yoga and the
posi ve changes it can yield in an individual's life. Given an
opportunity, I would definitely collaborate with the
GovernmentofIndiainitsnoblemission.
Indian Affairs: Being the pioneer in Yoga Culture, Why the
tradi onal method of being fit in Yoga, has s ll remained out
ofmillionsofIndianmasses?
Shelly Khera: Yoga has not received the exposure it deserves
as opposed to the popular and glamorous culture such as the
gym. The effects of Yoga are slower to start with and definitely
long las ng. This also leads to some sort of impa ence in
today's fast-paced and quick result-oriented genera on.
However, give it me and pa ence & I can promise Yoga is
undoubtedly the best gi you can give to your body and your
mind.
Pharma Leaders : Do you have any expansion plans to
expandyourcentreinindia&abroad?
Shelly Khera: Slim Sutra is a rare gem that is func oning with a
soul because of my direct involvement in the en re process,
be it the science or the final results. Franchising too soon may
dilutetheauthen cityplans,buthavingsaidthat,weareopen
toagenuinecollabora onwithhealthenthusiastsworldwide.
Indian Affairs : Are you open to collaborate with overseas
playerswillingtoopenitswingsinindia?
ShellyKhera:Thatwouldbeanhonour.
Indian Affairs : During the next three years we es mate that
the Indian wellness industry will grow at a CAGR of 20% to
reach INR 875 billion. This augurs well for the Yoga wellness
industry in India as well. How do you look at the current
trends?
Shelly Khera: This genera on's obsession with quick results
will soon highlight the importance of long-las ng and
healthier results, I predict a boom in the Yoga culture and an
affinity of the people to more organic and natural sources of
healthandwellness.
Indian Affairs : There will be a boom in the tradi onal
medicine industry as we are trying to push the industry and
take it to the interna onal level. The prime minister has also
decided to take this tradi onal science seriously. Your take
onthis?
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Shelly Khera: I think its a brilliant and much needed ini a ve.
The ancient Indian literature and tradi onal science has a
wealthoflifechangingsecretsandhealthsolu ons.Ifadapted
well, it has the power to bring posi ve change in the lives of
thosewhoacceptandprac ceitwhole-heartedly.
NONSURGICALEXTERNALLIPOLYSIS
The new technology introduced by Slim Sutra called Non
Surgical External Lipolysis helps an individual to stay fit
without disrup ng the daily course of life. This technology
doesn’t require LIPOSUCTION or any other techniques which
interferes in the daily rou ne and neither does it require any
compromise on the diet of the person. The technology will be
a breather for fitness enthusiast across due to the simple and
easytounderstandtechniqueofkeepingone’sbodyinshape.
The ultrasonic lipolysis, also known as aesthe c cavita on is a
rela vely new technique that applies a phenomenon knows in
physics to aesthe cs. This phenomenon is called cavita on,
and is a very smart way to reduce fat because it is converted
into liquid and then is naturally eliminated with urine. When
cavita on is followed by a lympha c drainage the process is
faster,asthedrainageisveryeffec veelimina ngliquids.Let’s
look at the details on how ultrasonic cavita on works: The
ultrasonic cavita on reduces fat cells with certain
manipula on techniques, thanks to a machine that is placed
on the skin exactly in the area that has to be treated. The
cavita on physic principle was not used, un l some me ago,
in aesthe c medicine. The machine works with ultrasounds
that form bubble in the ssues where the fat cells are. The
bubble expands and then it is immediately compressed. The
temperature increases due to the pressure sudden varia on
andthebubbleimplodes.Theimplosiondamagesthefatcells,
reducing the localized adiposity. With the cavita on the fat
cells are exposed to a pressure that breaks their membranes,
unleashing the destruc on of adipose deposits. The fat
contained (triglycerides) fragments into diglycerides that are
expelled via the urinary system. It is strongly suggested a low-
calorie diet and to drink at least two litres of water before and
a er the treatment, being an essen al step in the fat
elimina on process. Generally one cavita on treatment lasts
35 minutes, where a single part of the body is treated:
abdomen, bu ocks, internal or external part of the legs are
the most common ones. Between a session and another 72
hours must pass, so the body can eliminate fat. The minimum
suggested number of sessions is from 6 to 10. How does
cavita on work? The advanced technology of cavita on
enables the concentra on of energy at precise depth in the
ssue,whichenablestheselec vedispersionoffatcellsunder
the skin. The surface of the skin, the veins, the nerves and the
muscles remain untouched. The fat out of the dispersed fat
cells flows out in the form of triglycerides into the intercellular
fluid, where it decomposes under the influence of enzymes
intoglycerolandsimplefa yacids.Thewater-solubleglycerol
enters the circula on and is spent for produc on of new
energy, the insoluble simple fa y acids then travel into the
liver, where they are decomposed like any other simple fa y
acid, including those consumed from food. On which parts of
body and how is cavita on executed? With cavita on
procedure we remove cellulite and fat deposits which have
accumulated on the BELLY, BUTTOCKS, THIGHS, HIPS, KNEES
AND THE UPPER ARMS. With that, it is very important that you
drink a lot of water, which helps the body to excrete the
deposited fats. Who should make use of cavita on? Cavita on
is meant for men and women who face problems of
accumulated fat deposits or cellulite. Slim Sutra offer this
unique, revolu onary and tested method of fat burning and
body firming. Nowadays the shortage of me and exercise as
wellasinappropriatenutri on,rapidlyincreasethenumberof
overweight people. A stern diet, strong will and hard work in
the gym can contribute to weight reduc on, yet they usually
do not remove the inveterate fat cushions on one's belly, hips
and thighs. For a number of years surgical treatment
(liposuc on) had been the only solu on for such problems.
Does that mean there is no hope for men and women who
refuse invasive procedures and the poten al risks they bring
with them? The cavita on procedure is a painless
revolu onary service which does not affect the surrounding
ssues and has no side effects. Even though many people are
losing cen metres and gaining a new contour during their
cavita on sessions, they do not understand how this new
miracleweaponagainstfatworks.The mehascometoclarify
it.
Yogacharya Shelly Khera with Yana Gupta
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Our Vision is not just to be a strong, meaningful
Yoga Wellness Center but to be the trendsetter
slimming solutionsin health, fitness &
in a natural way.
We believe, we have the edge over others.
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Mrs. Shelly Khera is an acclaimed die cian, nutri onist,
slimming expert & a world renowned Yogacharya. Her
television program on Yoga has a dedicated audience all over
the world. She's also a column writer with various health
magazines. A er 15 years of teaching, she has dedicated her
life to the perfec on of the health philosophy and is
commi ed to share its benefits with society at large. She has
been on the panel of Gladrags Megamodel & Manhunt
Contest 2010 as the Health & Fitness Expert for the grooming
of the contestants. She also partnered with Hero Honda Sa Re
Ga Ma Pa for training their young singing contestants for their
complete physical & mental fitness along with poten a ng
the vocal flexibility. She was also a guest speaker at Tata AIG’s
launch of Lifa (Lady Independent Financial Advisor) to spread
awareness on staying slim and fit for working women. Shelly
has over the past few years researched the concept of
slimmingandhasputtogetheraplethoraofslimmingandspot
reduc on services which ensure the least chance of the lost
weight bouncing back. During her yoga sessions, she no ced a
lot of men and women who enrolled where the unsa sfied
clients who a er losing a good amount of weight with a
slimming centre got all or more of it back. That’s what led her
to find a system without loopholes that ensures maintenance
of lost weight and she proudly stands by its concep on.Shelly,
not only emphasizes on physical well-being, but also believes
that,“Makingyourmindreadyforthekindofchangethatyour
body will go through is extremely essen al. Also, if you are not
mentally prepared to make the healthy way of living as a
lifestyle change, the weight or the erra c lifestyle is likely to
bounceback.”
As Shelly Khera says, “Slimming does not always mean being
healthy so we, at Slim Sutra, make sure that we combine
health and slimming of the body at the same me and prepare
body to accept the change in healthy manner so that you
maintainyourinchesforalongerperiodof me.”
Slim Sutra receiving the coveted trophy & certificate at the 8th Annual Pharmaceutical Leadership Summit & Business
Leadership Awards 2015.Mr. Louis Banks who has often been referred to as the Godfather of Indian Jazz & the iconic
music composer conferred the award along with Network 7 Media Group Chairman Mr. Satya Brahma