In Focus is our gift to the community. A way for us to help show our recognition for the people, businesses and organizations that help make our city great. The team at KamloopsBCNow.com is passionate about this community and the people that make it amazing. We want to show our friends, neighbours, family and colleagues that we notice them and the fabulous things that they do.
What is your name?
Nakul Dey
What do you always find yourself saying?
Eat to live, don't live to eat.
If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
My family.
If you were to receive any existing public award, what award would you like to win?
I'm not super interested in awards.
If you could spend a day with any historical figure, who would you choose?
Bhagad Singh - an Indian revolutionary of the 1920's.
Who inspires you?
My father.
What are three things on your bucket list?
Travel the world;
Become financially successful;
Take care of my family.
Please tell us about a defining moment in your life
When my father passed away.
If you had an enormous yacht, what would you name it?
King of the Ocean
If you could foresee a single day of your future in its entirety, what date would you select?
The day when I get the yacht!
What are you passionate about?
My work and living life in the moment.
What has been your favourite day of your life, up to this point?
When I saw my nephew for the first time.
What has been your proudest accomplishment?
When I graduated with my yoga, ayurveda and natural therapy degree.
Where is your favourite place to dine in your city?
Vyanjan, Fine Indian Cuisine.
What is your favourite activity or event in your city?
Campfire at the beach watching sunset.
What is the name of your business/organization?
Anjali Yoga and Massage
What does your business/organization do?
Ayurvedic massage and yoga.
Where can people find you or your business online?
Anjali Yoga and Massage
Where can people find your business on Facebook?
Anjali Yoga and Massage
What is your mission?
Feel Good, Live Well.
If you could achieve one thing within your field, what would it be?
To introduce people to Ayurveda so they are using it daily in their lives to be healthy and balanced.
Where do you want your business/organization to be in five years?
I would like to be offering a complete range of Ayurvedic treaments in my clinic, including shirodhara and kati basti.
Who do you consider to be a forerunner within your field?
Here in Kamloops, there really isn't a lot of Ayurveda or Ayurvedic massage offered. It's still pretty new. In India, my Ayurvedic dr. is the real deal. Saved my life.
What three qualities do you feel that your business/organization exemplifies?
Value, quality, and authenticity.
What would you like to say to your employees/volunteers?
We don't have any but if we did: thank you.
How does your business/organization impact the community?
We work to help people find more mental and physical health. We hope people leave feeling relaxed, peaceful and more whole, more human.
What makes you successful? Tell us about it.
Quality care and service. We make our services financially accessible to a greater number of people by having special sales and deals regularly, so that people can afford to self-care. We treat people like family, because they are. We do our best to make people feel at home and cared for with warm Indian- style hospitality. We offer authentic treatments and oils from India, giving the experience of going there, without getting on a plane.
If you were trapped in an elevator with several wealthy investors from any field, which field would you want them to be experts in? What would say to them/talk about?
Experts in getting out of elevators. We'd talk about how to get out.
If I could change one thing about the city you live in, it would be:
No snow please!
What do you think makes your city great?
All the riverfront and beaches.
My nomination for the In Focus spotlight is:
Vyanjan on Seymour St.
Some general comments I would like to share are:
People have the power to heal themselves using natural things, simple ingredients and lifestyle changes. People just need encouragement and support and to believe they can do it for themselves.
We encourage you to leave your comments and words of support below, and submit your own nomination by clicking HERE. You are also welcome to submit a form of your own by clicking HERE. Thank you, Kamloops!
