Who We Are

MISSION STATEMENT:

We are dedicated to fostering peace and wellness in individuals by introducing and advocating for a holistic lifestyle that focuses on plant-based nutrition, yoga, and meditation; thereby empowering them to bring peace, health, and wellness in their own lives and in their communities.

Meet Our Team

Dr. Bandana N Chawla is a board certified internal medicine physician and a diplomate of American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She has been in private practice in the Houston area for over 20 years. Dr. Chawla is passionate about plant based nutrition, yoga and meditation. In 2017, to promote holistic health in the community, and follow her passions, she co-founded Peaceful Planet Foundation.

Raj Banga

DVM

Raj Banga is a small animal veterinarian practicing in the Houston area for over 10 years. He practices and spreads the message of compassion, vibrant health, and mindfulness. In 2019, Raj became a board member of Peaceful Planet Foundation.

Munish Chawla

MD

Dr. Munish Chawla long time practitioner of yoga and meditation is a board certified physician in Diagnostic Radiology and Lifestyle Medicine. He co-founded the non-profit, Peaceful Planet Foundation, which focuses on tools of mindfulness and plant-based nutrition to foster individual and communal peace, health and wellness.

Sherra Aguirre
Lisa Arnold
Raj Banga
Jenna Birchfield
Jacinta Brondgeest
Mirna Chang Lee
Saager Chawla
Nathan Eror
Waverly Evans
Senly Fox
Christy Hartman
Semica Jones
Kent Marsh
Susan Marsh
Erin McClarty
Virginia Miller
Karoline Muller
Rajesh Pahuja
Simran Pahuja
Celeste Bleu
Delica Preston
Bernadette Session
Leah Stolar
Jamile Thomas
Katie Van Hooser
Dola Young

Retreat 2025

Save the date for the 7th Annual Peaceful Planet’s Peace and Wellness Retreat.

Date and Time: Saturday, April 12th, 2025 9am – 4pm

Registration for PPF’s 2025 Retreat opens on 1/6/25

Yearly Retreat 2024 — Enjoy the highlights of this retreat

Yearly Retreat 2023 — Enjoy the highlights of this retreat

Yearly Retreat 2022 — Enjoy the highlights of this retreat

Diversity Equity Inclusion:

Our core mission is to foster peace, health and wellness in communities and this work can not be done without an open heart and respect for diverse views and perspectives. At Peaceful Planet our aspiration is to work towards a more just, equitable and inclusive society. This work requires that we listen and learn from our partners and continue to learn in more formal ways as well. The founding board members have completed formal training in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from UVA Darden. And, we not only make this training available to all individuals who volunteer with Peaceful Planet Foundation but we encourage them to do so, by discussing this important topic in the quarterly board meetings.