Bija Bennett
Global Wellness Pioneer | Author, Speaker, Mind-Body Health | Climate Change Advocate, University of Chicago | Rolling Stone Culture Council
- Role
- Contributor at Rolling Stone Culture Council
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Bija Bennett
Bija Bennett is a globally recognized author, speaker, and visionary business leader, renowned for transforming mind-body health principles into practical, accessible strategies that empower individuals and organizations to achieve holistic wellness. A trailblazer in the global wellness industry, Bija has pioneered transformative wellness programs for Fortune 500 companies and leading medical institutions. Her five acclaimed books and numerous articles serve as essential guides for those seeking profound healing and personal growth.Bija’s influential works include \"Emotional Yoga: How the Body Can Heal the Mind,\" a groundbreaking system of mind-body health published in 11 languages, and \"Breathing into Life,\" a poetic yet practical guide to enhancing energy, intelligence, and overall health through the power of the breath. Her other notable works, such as \"The Breathing Breakthrough,\"\"Meditations for the Five Senses,\" and \"It Takes a Culture,\" offer vital insights into enhancing focus, reducing stress, and crafting wellness strategies for today’s fast-paced, individualized workplace.A sought-after speaker, Bija regularly speaks at prestigious conferences across North America and Asia, including the Global Wellness Summit and the Young Presidents’ Organization, where her dynamic presentations leave a lasting impact on audiences. Bija’s fresh, vibrant style, combined with her personal charisma and innovative mind-body techniques, resonates powerfully with a new generation eager for fresh perspectives on holistic health. As a dynamic leader in the evolution of mind-body health, Bija represents the future of wellness, bridging traditional practices with contemporary insights.As an Ambassador of the Global Wellness Institute and Chair of the GWI Yoga Therapy Initiative, Bija collaborates with global thought leaders to advance yoga therapy as a sophisticated wellness modality for the 21st century. The GWI Yoga Therapy Initiative, under Bija’s leadership, aims to establish Yoga Therapy as a credible, multidimensional wellness modality, bridging ancient wisdom with modern science. The initiative distinguishes between traditional yoga practices and the application of Yoga Therapy as a sophisticated, science-based approach to healing modern lifestyle-related conditions, addressing social health imbalances that affect generations.
Experience
Contributor
Mar 2021 — Present
Writing about wellness for Rolling Stone Culture Council, an exclusive community for tastemakers and innovators in the world of entertainment, fashion and hospitality.
Education
UCLA
Master of Arts - MA
UCLA
BA
1972 — 1978
Skills
- Marketing Strategy
- Social Media
- Stress
- Marketing
- Healing
- Hatha Yoga
- Energy Healing
- Wellbeing
- Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Fitness
- Strategic Planning
- Wellness
- Stress Management
- Meditation
- Event Planning
- Wellness Coaching
- Holistic Health
- Yoga
- Lifestyle
- Social Networking
- Personal Development
- Entrepreneurship
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