About Us

Guided by Compassion, Inspired by Well-Being

Maitri Foundation brings together an interest in traditional wellness practices, education, and service. We place special emphasis on clear, responsible information about vision therapy while continuing to introduce yoga therapy, acupressure and acupuncture, meditation, Srividya Upasana, and Yantra consultation.

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Who We Are

A Non-Profit Rooted in Service

Maitri Foundation is a non-profit, philanthropic organization committed to promoting alternative and traditional wellness therapies, including yoga, Ayurveda, acupuncture, acupressure and natural eye care.

We aim to carry out sound scientific and clinical research and share the findings openly, for the benefit of the public.

Health Care

Guidance and therapies that support physical, mental and visual well-being.

Education

Classes, programs and clear information on yoga, eye care and traditional practices.

Research

Scientific and clinical research, with findings shared with the public.

Service

Camps and community activities offered in the spirit of Sewa, selfless service.

Mission

To use alternative medicine and traditional yoga approaches to help individuals achieve complete health and satisfaction.

Our Values

Maitri (Universal Friendship)
Compassion (Karuna)
Loving-kindness (Universal Love)
Sewa (Selfless Service)

Vision

To be a scientifically grounded institution that upholds Indian culture and values while offering complete guidance for preserving mental, emotional and spiritual well-being, as well as world peace.

The People Behind Maitri

Our People

Mrs. Meenakshi Chidananda

A Holistic Healer

Empowering individuals to achieve holistic well-being by providing expert guidance, education and personalized holistic therapies, fostering a path toward enhanced health and enduring happiness.

Experience

Conducted special yoga classes for pregnant women in Bangalore hospitals.
Worked with GMR Group, offering yoga therapy, massage therapy and meditation classes.
Conducted memory development programs in Baroda and at Vallabh International School, Gujarat.
Worked with Lupin Limited, teaching yoga and spirituality to employees across multiple locations.
Conducted yoga classes and therapy programs in Dubai and Sharjah.
Organized yoga therapy camps for women in various states of India.
Contributed to yoga therapy in the Psychiatry Department at Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sewagram.
Provided honorary services to Kasturba Trust, supporting natural ways of healing.
Organized yoga training programs for prisoners in collaboration with the Rotary Club.
Served Vivekananda Kendra as a full-time social worker on rural development projects.

Special Yoga Therapy Classes Conducted For

Late Dr. Sushila Nayar, First Health Minister of India
Sri Sundar Lal Patwa, Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh
Dr. D. B. Gupta, Chairman, Lupin Ltd.
Ms. Rani Jethmalani, Advocate, Supreme Court
Sri Samprada Singh, Chairman, Alkem Limited
Mrs. Varalakshmi G. Rao, GMR Group and Airport Authority

Education

B.Sc (Yogic Sciences), SVYASA Bangalore, 2003
PG Diploma in Yoga and Naturopathy, 2000
Master-level Acupuncture course, Bangalore, 2018–2021
Advanced Acupressure course, ASPEUS Allahabad, 2014–2018
Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Acupuncture
Diploma in Diet and Nutrition, IGNOU, 2016
Diploma in Neurotherapy, LMNT Mumbai
B.Sc (Mathematics), Nagpur University, 1993

Personal Sadhana

Vipassana Meditation courses
Reiki Master and Advanced Reiki Master
Kriya Yoga from the Dynastic lineage at Satya Lok, Varanasi
Srividya Sadhana in the Amritananda Guruji lineage, practising since 2012

Mr. Chidananda Kumar

A Yogic Visionary · Yoga Therapy & Stress Management

Enhancing quality of life through yogic techniques: improving mental and physical efficiency with Asanas, Meditation and Pranayama, supporting people living with chronic conditions, and creating a positive atmosphere for individual, family and societal wellness.

Experience

Present: Freelance yoga for corporates and the general public.
March 2007 – September 2012: Yoga therapist, GMR Group, Bangalore.
December 2006 – March 2007: Head of the Yoga Department, Sterling The Health Mall, Baroda.
November 2006: Memory Development Program for Vallabh Niketan International School, Gujarat.
March 2004 – July 2006: Taught yoga and spiritual scriptures at Lupin Ltd.
April 2005: 10-day yoga camp for prisoners in Wardha, organized by Rotary Club Wardha.
1996 – 2004: Full-time social worker and administrative head at SVYASA, Bangalore.
2002: On deputation in the UAE for yoga therapy and spiritual programs.
2000 – 2001: Coordinator in Kolkata, organizing yoga therapy camps and memory development programs.

Special Yoga Therapy Classes Conducted For

Dr. D. B. Gupta, Chairman, Lupin Ltd.
Shri G. M. Rao, Group Chairman, GMR Group
Shri Venkaiah Naidu, BJP Leader, Delhi

Education

M.Sc (Yogic Sciences), Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, 2011
B.Sc (Yogic Sciences), SVYASA Bangalore, 2005
Various Yoga and Holistic Management courses

Personal Sadhana

Vipassana Meditation, 2004–2009
Pranic Healing and Astrology courses
Kriya Yoga and Kundalini practitioner
Srividya Sadhana practitioner

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