Inner Growth Lab, iThrive launched in Colombo

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From left: Fitness model Sarani Tilekeratne, Kumu’s Arts Founder Kumuduni David, HomeTree Coworking Co-Founder Semal Luthra, Loops Integrated Creative General Manager Shanuki De Alwis and Lien Kay Design Solutions Founder Lien Kay

Inner Growth Lab, iThrive launch

Imagine waking up refreshed on a Monday morning after a great weekend, excited to take on your tasks for the day at work. You have a plan to tackle that big project you’ve been putting off and you feel a sense of purpose wash over you.

This is not the case for most individuals who are employed today. The stress at work tends to overpower everything they are passionate about, which sometimes seep into their personal lives, meaning they’re constantly uneasy. As the world of work progresses, it is important to strike a balance between work and personal life, but it is difficult to shine if you’re neglecting yourself.

Gaia Kodithuwakku talks on 'Inner Work that Changes your Outer World' at iThrive Launch

This is why HomeTree Coworking started the personal development initiative that is iThrive, which was launched on 5 February. Kicking off at 6.00 p.m, the event was graced by notable speakers such as Gaia Kodithuwakku, Shanuki De Alwis, Kumudini David, Lien Kay and Sarani Tillekeratne, all celebrated in their niches of self-mastery. During the event, mural artists Shahdia Jamaldeen and Safiya Sideek created two masterpieces on the walls with their own personal touch.

Gaia is a fitness and wellness coach who helps women all over the world realise their true power and potential. She spoke on the tools she used to transform her life from being broke, homeless and depressed to finding the passion to become who she is today.

Shanuki De Alwis is a motivational speaker, well-known theatre practitioner, animal welfare activist, spokesperson for gender rights, mental health advocate and lifestyle magazine columnist among other things. She drew on personal experiences to illustrate the art of raising your happiness index by becoming your own inspiration.

Kumudini David is a voice trainer, choral director, business consultant and artist with a very eclectic academic and professional background. Speaking on how to overcome the fear of public speaking, she highlighted the areas she will tackle at her upcoming workshops at iThrive.

Lien Kay is an active speaker on topics such as self-discovery, happiness and fulfilment, and achieving goals in life through manifestation. His workshops at iThrive called “Evolve” will focus on transformation of the self to optimise and unleash your true potential.

Sarani Tillekeratne is a fitness personality and online influencer who spoke about how to build and maintain your personal brand online. She spoke about the importance of keeping your vision clear and posting quality content that builds your reputation.

iThrive is a line-up of classes and workshops that will nurture your creativity, help you pick up new skills and transform your thinking to become the best version of you. The workshops begin on 13 February with Lien Kay’s Abundance Program. Being the month of love, it will be followed by Tehani Chitty’s Self Compassion program on 22 February, and a public speaking workshop by Kumudini David on 26 February.