As the proverb goes - Healthy body houses a healthy mind - Manashakti
Research Center for peace of mind is a staunch supporter of the proper diet.
This angle has given rise to two different set of food related activities. At
Lonavla, the REST new way offers an experiment in food products at its
Ruchi Prayog Kendra
. The philosophy behind Ruchi and its working is further detailed here.
As an extension of same philosophy, at Chakan, a set of health products
based on traditional and ancient Indian
Ayurveda
are manually prepared. This activity is conducted by another associate trust, The
Adivasi Kalyan Upakrama. All the earnings from these products go to the upliftment
of tribals of India. Most of the products are prepared manually, under the guidance
of Ayurvedic experts, by the tribals (Adivasis) from the Chakan area. This is also
considered as prime part of mission to bring the tribals into the social mainstream.