Kerala Launches ‘Elephant Shadow Meditation’ Combining Mindfulness with Wildlife Observation

by Radhika VazJanuary 17, 2026October 30, 2025

Visitors meditate while observing elephant shadows in open habitats.

Kerala has unveiled Elephant Shadow Meditation, where participants practice mindfulness while observing the shadows of elephants in open habitats. According to The Hindu, sessions include guided reflection, breathing exercises, and structured observation for wellness benefits.

Participants report relaxation, mental clarity, and immersive nature connection. Trainers ensure safety, structured routines, and ethical wildlife interaction. Critics question novelty, but supporters emphasize tourism engagement, educational enrichment, and wellness. Future expansions include thematic workshops and meditation retreats.

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Radhika Vaz

Radhika Vaz is an Indian comedian, writer, and performer celebrated for her fearless, boundary-pushing humor. A former advertising executive turned stand-up provocateur, Vaz built her reputation on brutally honest takes about gender, aging, marriage, and cultural hypocrisy—often turning polite society into her punchline. Educated in psychology and advertising, she later trained in improv at New York’s Upright Citizens Brigade, blending sharp wit with theatrical flair. Her one-woman shows, Unladylike and Older. Angrier. Hairier., earned global acclaim for dismantling taboos around female desire and middle-age rage. Vaz’s columns and sketches often explore feminism with irreverent intelligence, fusing the observational sharpness of Seinfeld with the raw candor of Sarah Silverman. Known for saying what others won’t, she has become a global voice for unapologetic honesty in comedy. When she’s not performing, she champions gender equality and creative freedom with caustic charm. Radhika Vaz

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