Holistic Living Group (HLG), Preston held its HLC3 – Capsule 3 Masters Certification and Award Ceremony program on Sunday 13th July 2025 at Myerscough College, Preston
The event brought together esteemed guests, educators and learners in a shared recognition of dedication to health, wellbeing, and holistic education.
Our anchor for this award ceremony was Naliniben Patel, a HLC3 Master student.
The event commenced with Yogic Prayer by the Holistic Students, followed by a warm welcome to our esteemed guests, offering our heartfelt experience to all who attended, and concluded with a Yogic prayer.
Lynneben Ditchfield welcomed everyone and provided the Award Ceremony programme overview, followed by Jaishriben who covered Health & Safety guidance.
This was followed by a presentation on the ‘HOT India’ trip by Priti Merai, Jemini Bhalsod, Manjulaben Nayee and Manjuben Patel, in which they described their experiences of the trip in India where they travelled to the remote areas of Saputara in Gujarat State, India visiting a local bone setter, Ayurveda factory, a Homeopathy College, and Ashrams, temples, an eye camp and Khushalbhai’s Guru’s place.
Our esteemed guests were:
- Prof. Amit Sinha – President, British International Doctors Association; Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Ms Sarifa Kabir – Trustee, National Forum of Health & Wellbeing
- Mr Russell Hogarth – UCLan Honorary Fellow & Community Engagement Ambassador
- Mr Ishwerbhai Tailor – Vice President, Gujarat Hindu Society, Preston
- Prof Robert Campbell – Trustee, National Forum of Health & Wellbeing.
Our esteemed guests shared words of encouragement, reflecting on the importance of lifelong learning, community service, and holistic approaches to health and wellbeing. Professor Amit Sinha in his keynote speech encouraged awardees to move on with the knowledge that they have gained for the welfare of the community. Khushalbhai Kumar spoke about how his Holistic journey began after meeting his guru Atmanand Sarswati & commenced Holistic Living Course at Gujarat Hindu Society, Preston.
This was followed by the Certificate Award Ceremony to the ‘Magnificent Five’ HLC3 – Capsule 3 students. These students were recognised for successfully completing their Cap 3 Master training with excellence and commitment to the holistic health field.
In addition to this, Khushalbhai also awarded the Master students from Capsule 1 & 2, who made significant progress during their Holistic journey. Their continued involvement and mentorship have greatly enriched the Holistic Group community.
Representing a key part of the Holistic Living Group are the admin group members who were acknowledged for their enthusiastic participation and ongoing contributions. It is their dedication and support have helped sustain the values of inclusivity and wellbeing that the Holistic Living Group upholds.
The ceremony concluded with words of appreciation and vote of thanks by Dineshbhai, who acknowledged the collaborative efforts of all contributors, supporters, and students. Attendees left inspired to continue their journey in holistic practice and community health.
This was followed by a Yogic Prayer by Manjulaben Nayee and Manjulaben Patel.
HLG acknowledges efforts of Naliniben Patel for the smooth running of the Master ceremony, and the way she conducted the ceremony with ease, jovial and professionalism.
HLG also thanks all chief guests and the attendees.
Attached are a few memorable photos from this award ceremony.
