Dr. Munish Chawla is a board-certified physician in Diagnostic Radiology and Lifestyle Medicine. He is the co-founder of Lifestyle Docs, a holistic medical clinic focused on educating and empowering patients to make healthier diet and lifestyle choices. He currently serves as a volunteer clinical faculty at UH College of Medicine where he educates medical students about the power of Lifestyle Medicine in managing, treating and reversing chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. A long-time practitioner of meditation and yoga, he adopted a plant-based lifestyle in 2013. He is also the co-founder of Peaceful Planet Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children through plant-based nutrition and mindfulness.
CARIBBEAN CRUISE
March 1-8, 2026
Classes
The 4Cs: A Practical Path to Lasting Positive Behavior Change
This lecture introduces the 4Cs approach to a simple and effective framework for meaningful and long-term behavior change: clarity, commitment, compassion, and community. You will be empowered to define clear goals and build the skills needed to make steady progress. Attendees will learn how to positively change their internal and external environments through persistence and compassion. This lecture will also highlight the importance of community in fostering and maintaining long-term positive behavior change.
Unlocking Sleep: Evidenced-Based Strategies for Better Rest
This lecture explores the vital role of sleep in health and well-being. The primary focus will offer practical, evidenced-based strategies for getting a good night’s sleep. We will discuss the physical, cognitive and emotional consequences of inadequate or poor-quality sleep and discuss common sleep disorders including insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea. There will be a brief discussion on sleep physiology, architecture, and how the cycles of non-REM and REM sleep promote optimal functioning of our body and mind.
INTRODUCTION TO MINDFUL MEDITATION
In these and other sessions, you will learn what mindfulness is and how to practice it. We will explore some reasons to practice mindfulness meditation, including stress reduction, better emotional regulation and general well-being. In this beginner-friendly session, step by step guidance will be provided to express and cultivate this powerful practice.
MON / 7:00AM-7:45AM / T
MEDITATION: MINDFULNESS AND NEUROPLASTICITY
This session will review some of the neuroscientific underpinnings of mindfulness meditation. This will be followed by a guided practice appropriate for all skill levels.
TUES / 7:00AM – 7:45AM / T
MEDITATION: SCIENCE OF PRANAYAMA
We will explore a bit of science behind pranayama (breath regulation) and how this can support our mindfulness meditation practice and also serves as a standalone tool for stress reduction. This will be followed by a guided practice appropriate for all skill levels.
WED / 7:00AM-7:45AM / T
MEDITATION: MAKING THE UNCONSCIOUS, CONSCIOUS
One of the primary goals of mindfulness is to make what is currently unconscious, and make it conscious. This allows us to experience many of the benefits ascribed to this form of meditation. This will be followed by a guided practice appropriate for all skill levels.
THURS / 7:00AM – 7:45AM / T
MEDITATION: FOCUS ON COMPASSION
Discussion on mindfulness is never complete unless we explore the all-important aspect of compassion. Through awareness and compassion, we are not only able to reduce our stress but become whole. This will be followed by a guided practice appropriate for all skill levels.
FRI / 7:00AM – 7:45AM / T
MEDITATION: INTEGRATING YOUR PRACTICE
In this final session, we will review salient aspects of mindfulness meditation and offer practical tips to integrate this powerful practice into your daily routine. This will be followed by a guided practice appropriate for all skill levels.
SAT / 7:00AM – 7:45AM / T
Consultations & Workshops
WORKSHOP | Moving Beyond Medication: How to Manage, Treat and at Times, Reverse Diabetes with Lifestyle Medicine
In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how diet and lifestyle can be powerful tools managing type 2 diabetes, and in some cases, placing it in remission. We will share strategies to develop and maintain healthy habits, which bring the evidence-based pillars of lifestyle medicine (whole-food nutrition, physical activity, stress management, restorative sleep, social connection while avoiding harmful substances) into your daily life. With these actionable steps, participants will feel empowered to better manage their blood glucose, reduce medication dependence and enhance long-term well-being.
$150/person, 90 minutes
Space is limited to 20 participants
Book your One-on-One Consultations and Specialty Workshops
Email: marisa@Holisticholidayatsea.com or call 305-928-1098 ext. 1001 with questions and to reserve your spot in advance.
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