Ms. Shova Gurung is a pioneering fitness and wellness professional with nearly three decades of experience in fitness training, education, and leadership. She is the Founder and Master Trainer of GenX Fitness and a certified education provider for FISAF Nepal. Since beginning her career in 1997, she has worked extensively as a personal trainer and fitness instructor, delivering programs across a wide range of disciplines including aerobics, aqua fitness, Fitball, Stepboard, Zumba, Bollybeats, and core training. Her professional work spans training individuals of all ages and abilities, including specialized fitness programs for children.

Ms. Gurung brings strong international exposure through her professional training and certifications in Singapore, where she also worked with Zumba Fitness and FISAF Singapore and served as Head Trainer at Jasmine Fitness Club & Spa. Deeply committed to strengthening Nepal’s fitness and wellness sector, she focuses on women’s empowerment, professional mentorship, and capacity building. She currently serves as Chairperson of the Beauty, Wellness, and Yoga Sector Skill Committee.
 

Mr. Sukadev Karki is a fitness professional, athlete, and sector leader who has played a pioneering role in advancing Nepal’s beauty, wellness, and fitness ecosystem. He is the Founder and President of the Nepali Youth Fitness Academy (NYFA), where he has led the development of internationally aligned fitness education and professional training programs. Under his leadership, NYFA has produced more than 300 certified fitness instructors and personal trainers, contributing significantly to the professionalization of Nepal’s health and wellness workforce. A former bodybuilding and powerlifting champion, he brings strong practical insight into high-performance training, coaching, and evidence-based program design.

Mr. Karki is actively engaged in national and international sectoral collaboration. He has established strategic partnerships with global organizations such as the International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA, USA), enabling Nepali professionals to access internationally accredited certifications including NCCA, REPS, and EREPS. He is also the Founder of the Nepali Youth Fitness and Calisthenics (NYFC), a non-profit organization promoting grassroots sports and wellness, and has coordinated international-level events such as the Street Games and the Asian Powerlifting Championship. Academically, he pursued ACCA studies in the United Kingdom (2010–2014), strengthening his financial and managerial competencies for sustainable institution building.

Dr. Janak Bahadur Basnet is a senior Yoga and Naturopathy physician with more than 20 years of clinical experience in lifestyle medicine, metabolic and autoimmune disorders, gastrointestinal conditions, pain management, and stroke rehabilitation. He is the Founder Chairman of Wellness Hospital Pvt. Ltd. and the Yoga and Naturopathy Doctors’ Association of Nepal and has played a key role in establishing multiple yoga, naturopathy hospitals, and wellness centers across Nepal, providing evidence-based holistic care to thousands of patients.

Dr. Basnet has been actively engaged in academic, policy, and professional bodies, serving as a faculty member at Nepal Sanskrit University and Tribhuvan University and contributing to committees under the Ministry of Health and Population, Ministry of Education, NHRC, NHPC, CTEVT, and government Ayurvedic institutions. He holds a Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences (BNYS) from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India, and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Tribhuvan University. He is currently pursuing a PhD in fasting therapy and metabolic disorders and is the author of nationally prescribed Yoga and Naturopathy textbooks for Grades 9 and 10.

Ms. Jamuna Bhandari is a professional yoga instructor and wellness practitioner with six years of experience in yoga education, meditation, and holistic healing. She is the Co-Founder of Shiva Tattva Yog School, where she delivers comprehensive 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training Courses and has trained more than 500 yoga instructors. Her professional practice integrates traditional yoga, meditation, and energy healing, fostering transformative learning environments for trainees and clients.

In addition to yoga instruction, Ms. Bhandari is a certified Reiki Master with seven years of experience and a Master Trainer in singing bowl healing. She also conducts workshops on Reiki, hypnotherapy, and sound healing therapy and actively contributes to community wellness initiatives. Her work is grounded in holistic well-being and personal development, guided by spiritual principles that inform her teaching and mentorship approach.

Mr. Suresh Puri is a seasoned hospitality and training professional with over 20 years of experience in hotel operations, vocational education, and workforce development. He currently serves as Executive Director of Tranquility International Beauty, Spa and Hospitality Academy (TIBSHA), where he has led the professionalization of operations, international brand expansion, and the development of standardized training modules, SOPs, and soft skills curricula. He has also worked with GATE College and international development partners including Helvetas Nepal, DFID (UK Aid), the World Bank, and the National Skill Testing Board, delivering vocational training and certification programs to more than 1,500 youths with a strong focus on inclusion and employability.

Mr. Puri is actively involved in professional associations and sectoral initiatives that link education, employment, and enterprise in the hospitality and wellness sector. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism Management and a Postgraduate Diploma in Hospitality Management from Switzerland, combining solid academic credentials with extensive international and local industry experience.

Mr. Ram Dev Mahato is a highly experienced spa and wellness professional with more than two decades of international experience in luxury spa operations, wellness business development, and professional training. He currently serves as Director of Zen Spa and Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nirvana International Spa Academy. His professional career spans Nepal, the Philippines, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and India, where he has held roles in spa therapy, training, and leadership. He began his career as an acupuncturist and reflexology practitioner and progressed into senior training and entrepreneurial roles within the wellness industry.

Mr. Mahato is actively engaged in sectoral development through professional associations. He is a founder member and former Secretary of the Spa Association Nepal and currently serves as Treasurer of the Acupuncture, Acupressure, and Moxibustion Association of Nepal. His academic and professional qualifications include a Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine from CTEVT, international spa therapist certification from the Philippines (CIBTAC- and ITEC-affiliated), and multiple leadership and training certifications, including Trainer Skills I and II, Supervisory Excellence, Emerging Leadership, and First Aid Trainer.

Ms. Sabita Adhikari is an accomplished beautician and spa professional with extensive experience in beauty and wellness services, including hair styling and coloring, massage therapies, skincare treatments, and manicure and pedicure services. She is the Proprietor of Beauty Spa Hub T C and Chairman of Nirvana International Spa Academy Pvt. Ltd. Her professional experience includes managing Hotel Thamel Park and Spa, owning Gangjong Beauty Parlour and Barber Shop, and working internationally as a beautician in Australia, in addition to senior beautician roles in Nepal.

Ms. Adhikari holds a Proficiency Certificate in Arts from Padma Kanya Campus and has completed specialized training in beautician services, nail art, and Japanese facial techniques. Recognized for her strong work ethic, integrity, and collaborative leadership, she has consistently contributed to improving service quality, mentoring professionals, and strengthening standards within the beauty and wellness sector.

Mr. Keshab Sharma Ghimire is a TVET expert and institutional reform specialist with over 28 years of experience in vocational education and workforce development. Currently serving as Deputy Director at CTEVT’s National Skill Testing Board, he leads the development of National Occupational and Competency Standards. He has collaborated with major global partners like the ADB, EU, ILO, and SDC on large-scale reforms, successfully certifying over 200,000 youth. Keshab holds a Master’s degree in Business Studies from Tribhuvan University, supplemented by international professional development in TVET management across Europe and Asia.