Khurshed Batliwala

Some Lesser Known Facts About Khurshed Batliwala

• After completing his formal education, Khurshed Batliwala decided to teach meditation instead of math to make people happy.

• Soon after becoming an Art of Living teacher, he began organizing several events for Art of Living, from small roles to managing events with over 2,00,000 attendees.

  

• In November 1991, Khurshed Batliwala began working as a director of youth initiatives by Art of Living.

• In March 1992, he joined the Art of Living as a senior faculty in Bangalore, India.

• In May 2013, Khurshed Batliwala quit working as a director at youth initiatives by Art of Living.

• In June 2013, he was appointed as a dean of student affairs at Sri Sri University in Cuttack, Odisha, and held the position till July 2015.

  

• Khurshed Batliwala likes listening to music, playing the piano, running a cafe at the Art of Living Bangalore Ashram, and walking in his free time.

• He is a certified Cranio Sacral Therapist. He has designed a board game titled ‘Mumbai Connection.’

  

• Khurshed Batliwala is an environment enthusiast and often participates in various tree plantation and clean-up drives. He frequently participates in Yogathon and walks organized for social causes.

• In December 2016, he, along with Dinesh, co-wrote a book titled ‘Ready Study Go!’ – Smart Ways to Learn, which was published by Harper Collins India.

  

• Khurshed Batliwala has organized many workshops on mind mapping, cooking vegetarian food, and appreciating Western classical music.

  

• He organized a workshop titled ‘Use Your Brain,’ which was based on his book on 12 March 2017. This workshop included teachings on how to learn by making studying efficient and enjoyable.

  

• In September 2017, Khurshed Batliwala began working as a program director at the Sri Sri Center of Healing Arts.

• In December 2018, he released a book titled ‘Happiness Express,’ which was published by Amazon-Westland.

  

• Khurshed Batliwala is a renowned speaker, representing Art of Living nationally and internationally. He often delivers TEDx talks across India. In his speeches, he combines modern technology with ancient Indian wisdom to tackle today’s challenges.

  

• In January 2022, he released a book titled ‘Sleep Your Way to Success.’

  

• Khurshed Batliwala likes travelling to different religious places, practising meditation, watching films and theatre, teaching, and reading spiritual books as hobbies.

  

• He is an animal and bird lover. He often shares pictures of his pet animals and birds on various social media platforms.

  

• Khurshed Batliwala is a fitness enthusiast. He does physical exercise daily and frequently uploads videos of his exercise sessions on social media.