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Maitri Foundation: Guided byLove, Driven by Impact.

Maitri Foundation is a non-profit organization that promotes alternative medicine therapies like yoga, Ayurveda, acupuncture, acupressure, and natural eye care. We focus on healthcare, education, research, and service-oriented activities. We aim to conduct excellent scientific and clinical research and share the findings with the public.

A nonprofit, philanthropic organization, Maitri Foundation is committed to promoting alternative medicine therapies, including yoga, ayurveda, acupuncture, acupressure, and natural eye care. The organization operates in four primary domains: health care, education, research, and service-oriented activities. By carrying out excellent scientific and clinical research and disseminating the findings for the benefit of the public, we fulfil our objective.

Mission

Being 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.

Our Values

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

Vision

Our mission is to use alternative medicine and traditional yoga approaches to provide individuals
complete health and satisfaction.

Mission

Being 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.

Our Values

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

Vision

Our mission is to use alternative medicine and traditional yoga approaches to provide individuals
complete health and satisfaction.

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Meet Our Guiding Lights

Say hello to the skilled professionals behind Maitri Foundation—our experts are not just practitioners; they are companions on your journey to self-discovery and healing.

Mrs. Meenakshi Chidananda

A Holistic Healer

Objective:

Empower 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 Vallabh International School, Gujarat.
  • Worked with LUPIN Limited, teaching yoga and spirituality to employees across multiple locations.
  • Visited Dubai and Sharjah, conducting yoga classes and therapy programs.
  • Organized yoga therapy camps for women in various states of India.
  • Joined Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences Sewagram, contributing to yoga therapy in the Psychiatry Department.
  • Provided honorary services to "KASTURBA TRUST," supporting natural ways of healing.
  • Organized yoga training programs for criminal prisoners in collaboration with the Rotary Club.
  • Joined Vivekananda Kendra as a full-time social worker, contributing to rural development projects.

Special Yoga Therapy Classes Conducted for:

  • Late Dr. Sushila Nayar, First Health Minister of India.
  • Sri Sundar Lalji Patwa, Ex Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. Dr. D. B. Gupta, Chairman Lupin Ltd.
  • Miss Rani Jethmalani, Advocate Supreme Court.
  • Sri Samprada Singh, Chairman of Alkem Limited.
  • Mrs. Varalakshmi G. Rao, GMR company and Airport authority.

Education:

  • Diploma in Diet and Nutrition from IGNOU-2016.
  • Diploma and Advance Diploma in Acupuncture.
  • Master level Acupuncture course, 2018-2021 Bangalore.
  • Advanced Acupressure course, 2014-2018 ASPEUS Allahabad.
  • B.Sc (Yogic Sciences) from SVYASA Bangalore – 2003.
  • PG Diploma in Yoga and Naturopathy- 2000.

Personal Sadhana:

  • Vipassana Meditation courses.
  • Reiki Master and ADVANCE REIKI MASTER.
  • Kriya Yoga from Dynastic lineage at Satya Lok Varanasi.
  • Srividya Sadhana learned from Amritananda Guruji lineage, practicing since 2012.

Educational details: 

  • B.Sc (Math) from Nagpur University, 1993.
  • PUC from Nagpur board, 1989.

Mr. Chidananda Kumar

A Yogic Visionary

Objective:

Enhance the quality of life through yogic techniques.
Improve mental and physical efficiency using Asanas, Meditation, and Pranayama.
Aid individuals with chronic diseases, promoting general well-being.
Create a positive atmosphere to strengthen individual, family, and societal wellness.

Key Skill:

Yoga Therapy and Stress Management Special Yoga Therapy Classes for:

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

Experience:

  • Present: Freelance yoga for Corporates and General Public.
  • March 2007 to Sep.12, 2012: Yoga therapist for GMR Group Bangalore.
  • 2006 December-March 2007: Head of the Yoga department at STERLING THE HEALTH MALL, Baroda.
  • 2006 November: Conducted Memory Development Program for Vallabh Niketan International School, Gujarat.
  • 2004 March – 2006 July: Worked with M/S LUPIN Ltd, teaching Yoga and Spiritual scriptures.
  • 2005 April: Conducted a 10-day Yoga Camp for Criminals in Wardha, organized by Rotary Club Wardha.
  • 1996-2004: Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (SVYASA), Bangalore, as a full-time Social Worker in Administrative Head.
  • 2002 on Deputation in UAE for Yoga Therapy and Spiritual Programs.
  • 2000-2001: Worked as a coordinator in Kolkata, organizing Yoga therapy Camps and Memory development programs.

Development Programs.

  • M.Sc (Yogic Sciences) from Annamalai University, Tamilnadu, 2011.
  • B.Sc (Yogic Sciences) from SVYASA, Bangalore, in Jan 2005.
  • Completed various Yoga and Holistic Management courses.
  • Vipassana Meditation Course from 2004-2009.
  • Pranic Healing and Astrology courses.
  • Kriya Yoga, Kundalini Practitioner, and Srividya Sadhana practitioner.