She said, “India has always been the bedrock of healing- yoga, pranayama, dhyana, and ayurveda all work on the body and mind. Now the practices have extended to many modalities, some of which are borrowed from Western or other Eastern philosophies. It’s encouraging to see that what once existed quietly, shared through whispers, experience, and word of mouth, is now stepping out of the shadows and growing in scale.”
“Over the next five to ten years, healing will not only grow but also be tested for credibility and ethics. It will move away from miracle claims to demonstrable impact. This is good, as it will separate authentic practices from those driven by trend,” she added.
She stressed that credibility would become of paramount importance as healing will be embraced by different organizations. She said, “While intuition and energy work will be a mainstay, people will emphasize healer credentials, clear frameworks, and outcomes, especially when dealing with psychological or emotional issues. This will make healing more accepted and mainstream and, like yoga and wellness, move from individual spaces into educational, corporate, and healthcare-related environments.”
Sharmila feels that healers will become a part of mainstream wellness and said, “They will collaborate with doctors or therapists. Healing will integrate with conventional medicine not through belief, but through ethical practices.”
“They will integrate with wellness programs conducted by hospitals and clinics, but for this, they need to differentiate and disclose when healing support and when medical intervention are essential,” she ended.
