Landmarc forays into the education sector

The wellness services industry in India is growing at a rapid pace of 30'35 per cent annually. Given the robust growth expected in the sector, Landmarc Leisure Corporation Limited (LLCL), a listed company has announced the launch of Svastii Wellness Academy, to provide quality education and training to aspirants. Svastii Wellness Academy marks LLCL's entry in the education Sector; the company also promotes the premium and exclusive Svastii Spa & Salon in Powai.

Located in Andheri East, Svastii Wellness Academy offers students a wide range of courses across various wellness and beauty related areas. These include Skin Care, Hair Care, Grooming, Wellness, Spa, Holistic Therapies, Ayurvedic, Eastern and Chinese Therapies. These courses offered by Svastii Wellness Academy will be recognised by International Certifications, enabling professionals to avail opportunities both in India and globally.

Paulomi Dhawan, Managing Director, Landmarc Leisure Corporation Ltd said, "In the next couple of years, over 700 new spas, both homegrown and international brands, are expected to open in India. These figures will result in a deficit in the talent pool and a growing demand of skilled labour. According to the industry estimates, the existing 2300 spas in the country have created direct and indirect employment for about 400,000 people and require 20,000 more trained professionals. We see this as a great opportunity to provide alternate career options to people from a variety of backgrounds."

The large spacious area comprises of a well equipped lecture theatre with video conferencing facility, dedicated practical rooms for every activity, a well equipped library and internationally qualified academicians, Svastii Wellness Academy looks at being a step ahead. The objective behind Svastii Wellness Academy is not only to teach and develop the skills of an individual, but also to make the students confident to enter the job market and face a wide range of challenges.

The Academy has designed specialized courses which are intended for youth who wish to make a career in the wellness industry. Svastii Wellness Academy also intends to train existing staff from the hospitality and spa industries who wish to revise and upgrade their knowledge. The Academy will offer custom made courses for hotels, spas and corporate bodies for their specific requirements. Bearing in mind the interest in Yoga and Ayurveda abroad, Svastii Wellness Academy looks to serve foreign students as well. With a wide variety of courses starting at Rs. 10,000, Svastii Wellness Academy aims at building confident professionals of tomorrow.

"Svastii Wellness Academy welcomes the professionals of the future to a world class ambience and culture. It strives to provide the best of academic knowledge and thorough practical insight in the wellness realm. The knowledge acquired by our students will guarantee industry awareness, a command of many wellness-related procedures, attitudes and competence at their workplace" concludes Paulomi Dhawan.