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Former Hindu monk initiate and podcast host Jay Shetty to keynote ISPA 2026
POSTED 07 Oct 2025 . BY Helen Andrews
Jay Shetty is known for his intentional living coaching Credit: Jay Shetty
Jay Shetty a public speaker and coach
He hosts a podcast about intentional living called On Purpose
He will speak on the second day of the ISPA Conference in Las Vegas in 2026
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has announced that entrepreneur, author and host of podcast On Purpose, will host a keynote speech at the three-day 2026 conference.

Shetty will speak on the second day of event, which will take place between 31 March and 2 April at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada, US.

Shetty has spent time at a Hindu ashram in India, learning about the lifestyle of monks. He is now a public speaker and coach known for his mission to inspire mindfulness, connection and intentional living.

He is well known for his books Think Like a Monk and 8 Rules of Love. On his podcast, he has conducted interviews with Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, Kim Kardashian and Emma Watson.

ISPA President Lynne McNees said Shetty will seek to inspire the spa and wellness community next year: “Shetty’s message of purpose and connection aligns beautifully with the values of the spa industry. We are delighted to welcome him to the ISPA stage and know his insights will resonate deeply with our members.”

The ISPA Conference programming will also include a number of other keynote presentations, educational sessions, an expo, industry insights and networking opportunities.

To learn more about the 2026 ISPA Conference, click here.

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NEWS
Former Hindu monk initiate and podcast host Jay Shetty to keynote ISPA 2026
POSTED 07 Oct 2025 . BY Helen Andrews
Jay Shetty is known for his intentional living coaching Credit: Jay Shetty
Jay Shetty a public speaker and coach
He hosts a podcast about intentional living called On Purpose
He will speak on the second day of the ISPA Conference in Las Vegas in 2026
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has announced that entrepreneur, author and host of podcast On Purpose, will host a keynote speech at the three-day 2026 conference.

Shetty will speak on the second day of event, which will take place between 31 March and 2 April at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada, US.

Shetty has spent time at a Hindu ashram in India, learning about the lifestyle of monks. He is now a public speaker and coach known for his mission to inspire mindfulness, connection and intentional living.

He is well known for his books Think Like a Monk and 8 Rules of Love. On his podcast, he has conducted interviews with Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, Kim Kardashian and Emma Watson.

ISPA President Lynne McNees said Shetty will seek to inspire the spa and wellness community next year: “Shetty’s message of purpose and connection aligns beautifully with the values of the spa industry. We are delighted to welcome him to the ISPA stage and know his insights will resonate deeply with our members.”

The ISPA Conference programming will also include a number of other keynote presentations, educational sessions, an expo, industry insights and networking opportunities.

To learn more about the 2026 ISPA Conference, click here.

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