Renowned Laughter Yoga Master Piya Uppal from Canada Visits Marwah Studios

Renowned Laughter Yoga Master Piya Uppal from Canada Visits Marwah Studios

Noida, India: The spirit of wellness and positivity came alive at Marwah Studios with the gracious visit of Piya Uppal from Canada, an internationally recognized Master of Laughter Yoga. Her visit highlighted the growing importance of holistic well-being, mental health, and positive living in today’s fast-paced world.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah, Founder of Noida Film City, President of Marwah Studios, and Chair of the Indo Canada Film and Cultural Forum, warmly welcomed Piya Uppal and engaged in meaningful discussions on the transformative power of laughter, yoga, and mindfulness in promoting a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Marwah also President of Prithvi Yoga Centre, emphasized that laughter is a universal language capable of bringing people together beyond geographical and cultural boundaries. He briefed Ms. Uppal about the various initiatives and activities undertaken by the Indo Canada Film and Cultural Forum to strengthen cultural relations between India and Canada through art, culture, media, education, and wellness programs.

Piya Uppal shared her experiences as a Laughter Yoga practitioner and trainer, highlighting how laughter can significantly reduce stress, improve emotional well-being, and create a more positive outlook on life. She appreciated the efforts of Marwah Studios and ICMEI in promoting cultural exchange and people-to-people connections across nations.

During the interaction, Dr. Marwah extended a special invitation to Piya Uppal to participate in the celebrations of International Yoga Day on 21st June, which will be organized with great enthusiasm by ICMEI and its associated forums. He expressed confidence that her presence and expertise would add tremendous value to the event and inspire participants to embrace wellness through laughter and yoga.

The visit concluded on a positive note with a shared commitment to promoting health, happiness, and international cultural understanding through collaborative initiatives between India and Canada.

“Laughter is indeed the best medicine, and when combined with the philosophy of yoga, it becomes a powerful tool for creating a healthier and happier world,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah.

125 Trees Planted to Commemorate the 125th Batch of AAFT on International Day of Yoga

125 Trees Planted to Commemorate the 125th Batch of AAFT on International Day of Yoga

Noida, 21st June 2025: In a meaningful tribute to the 125th historic batch of AAFT, the AAFT School of Health and Wellness in collaboration with the AAFT School of Hospitality and Tourism organized a special tree plantation drive on the occasion of the 11th International Day of Yoga.

A total of 125 trees were planted across the green zones of Noida to symbolize growth, sustainability, and the institution’s deep-rooted commitment to environmental and holistic well-being.

The drive was graced by Dr. Sandeep Marwah, Founder of Noida Film City and Chancellor of AAFT University, who personally installed the 125th tree, marking a symbolic end to the green initiative.

“This plantation drive is not just a celebration of our academic milestone but also a message of harmony between humanity and nature. Yoga teaches us balance, and this initiative reflects our alignment with that principle,” said Dr. Marwah.

He congratulated the faculty, students, and administration of both schools for their active participation and applauded their consistent efforts in promoting environmental consciousness and wellness education.

The event beautifully integrated the essence of yoga, education, and ecology, making it a memorable highlight in the ongoing celebrations of AAFT’s 125th batch.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah Addresses 1500 Chartered Accountants on International Day of Yoga at Bharat Mandapam

Dr. Sandeep Marwah Addresses 1500 Chartered Accountants on International Day of Yoga at Bharat Mandapam

New Delhi, 21st June 2025: In a momentous gathering on the occasion of the 11th International Day of Yoga, renowned media personality and educationist Dr. Sandeep Marwah, Founder of Noida Film City and Chancellor of AAFT University, delivered an inspiring keynote address to a distinguished audience of over 1500 Chartered Accountants from across India at the iconic Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

Organized by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), the event was a unique confluence of yoga, leadership, and professional excellence, highlighting the role of wellness and self-reliance in modern India.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah, known for his contributions to media, education, and cultural diplomacy, passionately spoke on the relevance of yoga in achieving holistic success. He delivered a compelling and deeply philosophical definition of “Atmanirbhar”, resonating with the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, who introduced the term as a national mission for self-reliant India.

“Atmanirbhar is not merely a slogan; it is a way of life — a mindset that transforms individuals and nations. It means self-belief, sustainability, inner strength, and progressive thinking. Yoga, in its true sense, is the path to Atmanirbharta,” Dr. Marwah emphasized. The address received a powerful response from the audience comprising leading professionals and thought leaders of the country.

Later during the event, Dr. Sandeep Marwah was honoured for his exemplary contributions to the nation by prominent dignitaries, including: Shri Vijender Gupta, Speaker, Delhi State Vidhan Sabha, Shri Raja Iqbal Singh, Mayor of Delhi, Shri Sandeep Kapoor, Councillor, Delhi Government, CA Charanjot Singh Nanda, President, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

The felicitation recognized Dr. Marwah’s relentless efforts in promoting India’s soft power through education, art, wellness, and cultural exchange on global platforms.

This event once again cemented Dr. Marwah’s role as a visionary leader whose ideas continue to inspire and uplift people from all walks of life.

We are Connected to Yoga from 27 Years- Sandeep Marwah

Kailash Choudhary Inaugurated Global Yoga Conference

New Delhi: “Term Yoga has emerged from the word Yog which means uniting three energies of Body, Mind and Soul to reach to the highest state of pleasure that is relation with almighty. The first phase of Yoga is protecting body and live painless and disease less life-Physical Energy, phase two of Yoga is Peace of Mind -Mental energy and third phase is Uplifting Soul that is Spiritual Energy,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios and Chancellor AAFT University of Media And Arts in a conference organised by K.L. Malhotra and Gaurav Gupta of Indian Council for Human Relations.

“We are connected to Yoga since 1993 when we started Prithvi Yoga Centre at Marwah Studios. Since then, we have been able to bring in 19000 students from 145 countries of the World under this project. We have been celebrating Yoga Day on 21^st June since 1993. We have been propagating about this special day 21^st June from a very long time and now we feel more energetic on declaring by United Nations as World Yoga Day,” added Dr. Marwah Chair for Global Yog Alliance.

One of the first Yoga TV Serial with 26 episodes were created by us under Marwah Films And Production Company for DD International which was broadcasted and repeated for more than 20 times on the channel. Our radio stations Radio Noida 107.4FM and Radio Raipur.fm along with MSTV must project the art of Yoga every week without fail,” expressed Dr. Marwah mentioning about annual Yogshala National Mela at Pragati Maidan.

Minister of State Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Government of India  Kailash Chodhary, Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni founder President of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti, H.E. Freddy Svane Ambassador of Denmark,   H.E. Ramon S Bagatsing Jr. Ambassador of Philippines, H.E. Dr. Roger Gopaul Ambassador of Trinidad & Tobago, H.H. Bhikhu Sanghasena Founder President MIMC Ladakh, Ms Mariela Cruz Alvarez Former Ambassador of Costa Rica, H.E. Santi Bai Hanoomanjee GCSK High Commissioner of Mauritius, Coulibaly D. Herve Counsellor Embassy of Burkina Faso, Anil Kumar Jain Vice President Astro Science Research Organization, K.L. Ganju Hon. Consul General of Comoros, Ashish Gupta Secretary ICHR also spoke on the occasion.