Veria About Us

Who We Are

Veria Living is the leading media company devoted to showcasing wellness programming and related content in the United States and beyond. Spearheaded by its forward-thinking Veria Living TV and VeriaLiving.com distribution platforms, the privately held company, based in New York City, offers the world’s largest lineup of new first-run, original programming - connecting viewers in a contemporary and accessible manner to the benefits and joys of living a healthy lifestyle.

The network is primarily available on DISH Network (Channel 218), Verizon FiOS (Channel 162) and Frontier Communications (Channel 162, and Cablevision (Channel 164). VeriaLiving.com complements the network by extending the Veria Living philosophy through online recipes and nutrition, holistic health tips, body-mind conditioning and all-natural products. As a company, Veria Living Media passionately advocates or quality and vitality of life.

Our Manifesto

And breathe in... one... two... and...Sorry! May we interrupt this meditative moment to have a little chat about wellness?

We know what you think about wellness. Waterfalls and wind chimes. A $100/hour yoga instructor whispering into your ear.

We have a radically different take on the matter. The way we see it, feeling great is nothing to whisper about.

We believe the wellness journey should be joyful. Celebrated with fanfare, not pan flutes.

We believe there’s a seat for everyone where we’re going - regardless of schedule or income, or Eastern or Western- hop on board.

We believe we’ve just gotten started. We can’t wait to discover a million other ideas that profoundly affect our lives for the better.

We believe that navigating the gap between hype and truth is all part of the fun.

We believe that the messages of wellness - thousands of years old, yet more relevant than ever - can use a new messenger – a messenger with more substance, and more style. One who understands how to live well in today’s world.

So come with us. And between all the fun, the discoveries, the challenges and the “well, well” moments....don’t forget to exhale: One... two... three... Now, doesn’t that feel good?

Welcome to the alternative to conventional health and wellness. Welcome to Veria Living.

Veria Living | The Buzz

• Bloomberg Television – “Zee Telefilms CEO on Company Outlook’ (November 16, 2011)
• The Hollywood Reporter – “Indian Entertainment Power Player Eyes U.S. Growth” (November 16, 2011)
• Bloomberg Businessweek – “Zee in Talks With Cable Companies to Triple Presence in U.S.” (November 17, 2011)
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• World Screen – “Subhash Chandra Announces $250 Million Fund for Veria Living” (November 17, 2011)
• C21 Media – “Veria handed $250m for content” (November 17, 2011)
• VideoAge Daily E-Beat – “CONTENT DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR VERIA LIVING”(November 17, 2011)
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• Multichannel News – “Zee Adds Life To Veria Living Programming With $250 Million Fund” (November 18, 2011)
• Variety – “Veria Living to get $250 mil boost” (November 18, 2011)
• The Wall Street Journal – “Zee Group to Invest Up To $250 Million on U.S. TV Network” (November 18, 2011)
• Financial Times – “Indian TV mogul hopes to channel US viewers” (November 18, 2011)
• Financial Times – “India channels into US viewers” (November 18, 2011)
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• The Hindu – “Zee Group creates fund for its U.S. TV network” (November 18, 2011)
• Exchange4Media.com – “Zee creates $250 mn content development fund for wellness network, Veria Living” (November 18, 2011)
• Casbaa –" ZEE Group Creates $250 M Fund for Veria Living” (November 18, 2011)
• MXMIndia – “Zee pumps in $250mn for wellness content” (November 18, 2011)
• Media Mughals – “Zee announces $250 Million content development fund for Veria Living” (November 18, 2011)
• The Financial Express – “Zee to build $250-m fund to develop content for US” (November 19, 2011)
• VideoAge International – “VERIA LIVING REVEALS NEW PROGRAMMING LINEUP” (December 12, 2011)
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• RealityTVWebsite.com – “Veria Living Unveils New Programming Line-Up, Original Series To Begin Launching JANUARY 1” (December 13, 2011)
• Series & TV – “Sport Dads with Deion Sanders premieres January 13 on Veria Living” (December 21, 2012)
• Series & TV – “The Incurables with Jewel premieres January 19 on Veria” (December 21, 2012)
• Cynopsis – “January 1 Premieres” (December 23, 2011)
• Cynopsis – “Today's/Tonight's Premieres” (January 9, 2012)
• BET.com – “Deion Sanders Hosts Sports Dads” (January 9, 2012)
• CentricTV.com – “BET NEWS On CENTRIC: 1/10/2012” (January 10, 2012)
• Mediabistro – “Revolving Door” (January 10, 2012)
• Star-Telegram – “Deion Sanders takes pushy sports parents to task on 'Sports Dads'” (January 11, 2012)
• Cynopsis – “~ EXECUTIVE MOVES ~” (January 11, 2012)
• Realscreen – “Veria Living hires two senior execs” (January 11, 2012)
• World Screen – “Veria Living Bolsters Senior Team” (January 11, 2012)
• Radio & TV Business Report – “Media Movies” (January 11, 2012)
• Mother Nature Network – “Ecollywood: Odds and ends” (January 11, 2012)
• TheLedger.com – “Primetime Star of a TV Series?” (January 12, 2012)
• KissRichmond.com – NFL Star Deion Sanders Hosts “Sports Dads” (January 12, 2012)
• Cynopsis – “Tonight's Premieres” (January 13, 2012)
• Staten Island Advance – “She's A Natural” (January 16, 2012)
• Cynopsis – “Tonight's Premieres” (January 19, 2012)
• Viv Mag – “Jewel Hosts ‘The Incurables’ TV Show About Patient Advocacy, Mentors on ‘The Voice’” (January 19, 2012)
• Mother Nature Network.com – “Jewel saves energy and water” (January 19, 2012)
• NATPE.daily – “News in Brief” (January 23, 2012)
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• C21 Media – “Appointments at Veria (January 24, 2012)
• VideoAge International – “Veria.com Relaunches as Health & Wellness Destination” (January 26, 2012)
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• Broadcasting & Cable – “Programmers Resolve to Make 2012 Healthier and Happier” (January 30, 2012)
• Cynopsis: Digital – “~ MULTIPLATFORM CONTENT NEWS ~” (January 30, 2012)
• MediaBiz | Morning Bridge newsletter – “People: Cable vet Timothy Boell was named Group Head of Distribution for Asia TV USA” (February 3, 2012)
• Cynopsis – “~ EXECUTIVE MOVES ~” (February 3, 2012)
• Multichannel News – “People” (February 13, 2012)
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• Crain’s New York Business – “Executive Moves”(February 13, 2012)
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• World Screen – “Veria Unveils Bollywood-Inspired Exercise Series” (February 13, 2012)
• MediaBiz | Morning Bridge newsletter – “Programming: --- Veria Living is debuting a new exercise program ‘BollyFit’” (February 14, 2012)
• VideoAge International – “Veria Premieres BollyFit” (February 13, 2012)
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• Cynopsis – “~ MORE GOOD STUFF ~” (February 14, 2012)
• VideoAge International – “Veria Launches Healing Channel Online” February 17, 2012)
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• Cynopsis: Digital – “~ MULTIPLATFORM CONTENT NEWS ~” (February 21, 2012)
• Cynopsis: Digital – “~ MULTIPLATFORM CONTENT NEWS ~” (March 19, 2012)
• VideoAge International – “Veria Continues Global Expansion” (March 20, 2012)
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• Realscreen – “Veria Living to launch worldwide division” (March 20, 2012)
• World Screen – “Veria Living Expands its Brand” (March 21, 2012)
• TodoTV News - Veria Living Inaugurates International Division” (March 21, 2012)
• Realscreen – “Time for a Check Up” (March/April 2012)
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• TV Real | World Screen – “Veria Living Worldwide” (April 2012)
• TV Real | World Screen – “Fit for TV” (April 2012)