Varsha Khatri has a practical and unique approach to healthy living. She brings forth the value of holistic health by combining the science of health and nutrition with Ayurveda. Varsha is the author of Think Healthy Choose Healthy. She is a qualified Nutritionist, a Senior Yoga Teacher, an Ayurvedic Health Specialist, and a Health Educator. She has spent over a decade helping others achieve their health goals through her holistic and empowering approach that is unique to her skillset.
Varsha founded her own health and wellness business, Illuminated Health, in 2012. She provides nutrition consultations, teaches yoga, and regularly runs health and well-being courses to help people achieve their health goals. Varsha lives in Greater London with her husband and two young children and is proud to be a working mother who runs her own business.
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Which place, or city or country do you most feel at home in?
Over the years, I have had many homes and each place has always warmed my heart. I have lived in many cities throughout America and now being in the UK, I feel that I can turn any place into my home.
What are your proudest achievements?
I have many achievements, but my proudest is becoming a published author. It only became a happier moment when I received a letter from Hay House congratulating me on the publication of my book.
What inspires you?
My work and especially my clients inspire me. Helping my clients feel better and regain control over their health is amazing to see. I have so much respect for my clients who are all willing to make the changes needed to transform their health and I feel blessed that they have chosen me to help them on their journey towards healthier living.
What has been biggest obstacle in your career?
Moving from America to UK was an obstacle at first. It may seem straightforward, but it’s all very different out here. However, I turned the challenge into an opportunity by starting my own business.
Who has been the biggest influence on your career to date?
My mom. It is her story that brought me onto this path of complementary health and medicine. Her journey with her health challenges is what opened my eyes to see the other side of what holistic health has to offer and how it can help others improve their wellbeing.
What is the best aspect about your current role?
I get to help others feel better and, in some cases, also prevent disease. They say health is your true wealth and I get to help people achieve that.
And the worst?
I do not have a worst part as I love my work so much. But one aspect that is challenging is running a business and having young children to look after. It is a delicate balance.
What are your long-term goals?
I would love to become a leader in preventive medicine. I truly believe that the choices you make today influence your health tomorrow. I am on a mission to spread the word on how a healthy diet and lifestyle from the perspective of prevention can be transformational.
If you were Prime Minister, what one aspect would you change?
I have enormous amount of respect for the NHS and the health care system, but one aspect that I would change is to have more proactive health education and raise awareness in regard to the value of prevention as well as accessibility to preventive healthcare.
If you were marooned on a desert island, which historical figure would you like to spend your time with and why?
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. I practice Transcendental Meditation and I love reading his books as well as listening to his talks. I consider him my spiritual guide and I feel that I can learn a lot from him.
