Qualifications: BSc (hons), MCIM, MRSC, MSc – Consciousness studies & Transpersonal Psychology
Gurmat Psycho-Spiritual therapist & Transpersonal Psychologist
Qualifications BSc Joint Honours Chemistry & Microbiology, Masters Consciousness studies & Transpersonal Psychology
Dav Panesar is a visionary pioneer transforming the landscape of health, well-being, and human evolution. With a profound background in sciences, transpersonal psychology, and consciousness studies, he has seamlessly integrated these disciplines to develop innovative, consciousness-based models for healing and self-actualization. His expertise lies in the practical application of Guru Nanak’s teachings on the mind, egoic complex, psychophysiology, and transpersonal growth, making him a leading authority in psycho-spiritual health and holistic well-being.
As the founder of Gurmat Psycho-Spiritual Therapy, Dav has developed the Gurmat Health Framework, a groundbreaking model that fuses ancient wisdom with contemporary science to address both psychological and transpersonal needs. This framework has proven highly effective in managing depression, anxiety, and stress, as well as guiding individuals through spiritual emergence and spiritual emergencies—facilitating profound personal transformation and healing.
A pioneer of Gurmat Therapy and Hridya Medicine, Dav has spent over 30 years leading the development, teaching, and application of psycho-spiritual consciousness-based approaches. His work in contemplative-based health interventions and transpersonal wellness has earned him international recognition, making him one of the most sought-after experts in the field.
One of the earliest UK pioneers of mindfulness-based health interventions, Dav has been instrumental in integrating consciousness-based methodologies into both the public and private sectors. His work in psycho-spiritual health, mind-body medicine, and transpersonal psychology has transformed lives and reshaped the way we understand human well-being and evolution.
As the founder of Gurmat Psychology, Dav has established a revolutionary psycho-spiritual framework that empowers individuals to transcend their egoic conditioning, harness their consciousness, and actualize their full potential. His expertise bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and modern science, providing an innovative, practical approach to self-realization and holistic health.
A dynamic public speaker, thought leader, and consciousness innovator, Dav continues to push the boundaries of human potential, redefining health and well-being through cutting-edge, consciousness-driven methodologies. His work is not just transformative—it is a movement towards a future where healing, self-discovery, and human evolution are deeply interconnected.
Pioneering mindfulness & consciousness based health intervention since 1993
Ref: (ref) http://www.davpanesar.com/mindfulness/
1993-1995 – Stress Management Thru Mindfulness (SMM) – 10 week course was developed by Dav Panesar
1995- Stress Management Thru Mindfulness for employees: Coventry City Council Dav Panesar
Featured in Training for Results, Journal of Human Development - may/June 1995 ISSN: 1356-6539
1998-1999 – Stress Management Thru Meditation (10 week course), first mindfulness based health intervention course delivered at Coventry University.
2000 – Launched www.stressmanagement.co.uk – Stress Management Thru Mindfulness (SMM)
2000 – Successfully developed the first PC based stress management thru mindfulness launched in the UK
2002-2010 –As the Chief Executive of Financial Services Net Limited, Dav introduced Mindfulness in his Business and Management together with ethical responsible framework. His business was acquired by Moneysupermarket.com in 2010.
2008-2010 – Successfully developed and delivered religious and culturally sensitive Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), 8 week course for addressing depression and preventing relapse in South Asian Community – delivered in Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi and English
2006-2009 –Postgraduate Master of Science, MSc in Consciousness Studies and Transpersonal Psychology at Liverpool John Moore University
2009 – Introduction to Gurmat Therapy, a comprehensive approach to mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health and well being based on the psychological understanding and teachings of wisdom traditions, experiential evidence, science, psychology & consciousness studies.
2009- Introducing mindfulness and Gurmat therapy based retreats , workshops and courses throughout Europe
2009 - Eastern and western psychology workshop - Non ego and ego based psychology
2009 – In partnership with Europe’s largest online diabetes resource, Diabetes.co.uk, 4 stage Mindfulness for Diabetes course
2010 – Appointed Director of the Institute of Mindfulness and Transpersonal Psychology (Spain)
2013 – Mindfulness in the City. A UK and Spanish initiative to introduce Mindfulness to the residents of two pilot cities, Granada in Spain and Coventry in the UK.
2013 – Established the Flame, centre for Mindfulness, holistic health and wellbeing – a not for profit organisation that has helped over 14,500+ people with depression, anxiety and stress (up to 2017)
2013 – Developed a ground breaking approach to introducing mindfulness within a context in order to ensure those introduced to meditation also recognise and understand meditation, including mindfulness, has significant consequences on self, relationships and meaning.
2013- Mindfulness and contra indications course for professionals
2013 - Mindfulness and transpersonal development
2013 – saw the first international “right”-mindfulness based event at Coventry Cathedral, Mindfulness & Mind-body medicine 2013 (right means within a context and wholesome, or healthy approach in mindfulness practice)
2014 - The second international mindfulness-based event at Coventry Cathedral, Mindfulness & self-compassion – Expert speaker. Edwardo Pitichon – Link Therapy
2015 - The third international mindfulness-based event at Coventry Cathedral, Mindfulness & Neuroscience - Expert speaker. Dr Amy Bilderbeck – Oxford University
2016 - The fourth international mindfulness-based event at Coventry Cathedral, Mindfulness & self-transformation - Expert speaker. Dr Miguel Frias – Coventry University
2017 - The fifth international mindfulness-based event at Coventry Cathedral, Mindfulness & Spiritual intelligence - - Expert speaker. Professor Les Lancaster
2018 - The sixth international mindfulness-based event at Coventry Cathedral, Mindfulness & extraordinary experiences - Expert speaker. Dr Jessica Bocker
2020 - The seventh Mindfulness based event, Mindfulness, Yoga and Ayurveda - Expert speaker Dr Deepa Apte
Acclaimed expert in meditation, mind, consciousness studies and holistic non-ego based psychotherapy, as cited in Springers Encyclopedia of Sikhism 2017.
https://rd.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-94-024-0846-1_498
https://rd.springer.com/referencework/10.1007/978-94-024-0846-1
2018 – Official launch of Gurmat Therapy – Consciousness based psychology, A Consciousness based psycho-spiritual approach to personal and transpersonal health and wellbeing – Gurmat Therapists Practitioners course with Professor Arvindpal Mandair
2018 – Official representative on stakeholder engagement group on mapping mindfulness provision in the UK, through Cardiff University
2018 - Introducing Gurmat Psycho-spiritual psychology (Consciousness based psychology) in the “Mind/Consciousness/Brain” workshop– Bringing together philosophy, psychology, neuroscience & Gurmat psychology. - Michigan University USA - April 24, 2018
2019 - Consciousness & culture research group - Overcoming Psychic Debilitation: Models of Wellbeing in the Heritage Traditions. University of Warwick 27 April 2019
Consciousness & culture research group
2019 - Panelist Leverhulme Research Associate School of Social Science Cardiff University, UK Mapping Mindfulness in the UK,