Marking Global Wellness Day 2026, Code Wellness celebrated its fourth anniversary at the Indian Museum with an evening dedicated to holistic health and well-being. The event featured a wellness walk by patients who shared inspiring journeys from illness to wellness and the felicitation of doctors for their contributions to preventive healthcare.
Event Highlights
The program commenced with a soulful hymn by Shubhamastu, emphasizing the importance of spiritual wellness and inner harmony. Addressing the gathering, Dr. Ananya Bhowmik from Code Wellness underlined the importance of holistic well-being and said the organization, under the guidance of Dr. Suman Mitra, is committed to helping individuals achieve physical, mental, emotional, and metabolic wellness through scientific nutrition, lifestyle modifications, and personalized healthcare interventions.
Wellness Walk
A highlight of the evening was the wellness walk, where 18 patients walked the ramp, sharing inspiring journeys from illness to wellness and underscoring the role of lifestyle changes, nutritional interventions, and holistic healthcare in transforming lives.
Debate on Body Positivity
The focus of the program was a spirited debate on the motion, Roga Na Hote Parle Jibon Britha (If One Cannot Be Slim, Life Is Futile). Doctors Kunal Sarkar, Sabyasachi Mitra, Purnendu Roy, and Satarupa, along with Swastika Dutta, Rupankar, and Samragnee Bhattacharya, exchanged views on obesity, health, self-image, and body positivity. While medical experts stressed the importance of maintaining a healthy weight for longevity and overall well-being, those opposing the motion argued that happiness, success, and personal worth cannot be defined by body size alone.
Swastika argued that happiness and success cannot be measured by body weight alone, stressing that qualities such as courage, kindness, and perseverance are what truly define an individual. Samragnee spoke about the prejudice faced by overweight individuals, asserting that a person's identity is shaped by their purpose and contributions, not their body size.
The audience eventually voted against the motion, reinforcing the message that wellness extends beyond physical appearance and encompasses mental, emotional, and social well-being.
Conclusion
As the celebration had begun with a message of spiritual wellness through music, it concluded in the same spirit with a soulful hymn by Shubhamastu, bringing the evening to a serene and meaningful close.
