About Anandabodh

about Anandabodh

A school built on lived wisdom, not trends.

Anandabodh is a holistic living school — dedicated to connecting body, mind, and soul, and bringing balance and harmony to both personal and professional life.

Anandabodh is made up of two Sanskrit words: Ananda, meaning bliss and sustained happiness, and Bodh, meaning experience, knowledge, and perception. Together, Anandabodh means experiencing and attaining everlasting bliss and peace — not as a fleeting emotion, but as a stable, lived reality.

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If you are able to go deeper into yourself, you will come across an experience of immortal and enduring bliss. The experience of the self is called ‘ananda,’ which is neither pain nor pleasure. It is a state of balance — perfect depth. That state is called ananda.
Swami Satyananda Saraswati
— Swami Satyananda Saraswati
OUR STORY

A Journey of Transformation

Anandabodh was founded by Master Shivachittam in 2003. A Karma Sannyasi initiated by Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati, he learned yoga in early childhood within this tradition and has practiced continuously since. After nearly decades of dedicated practice, he chose to devote himself fully to sharing his Guru's wisdom — founding Anandabodh as the vehicle for that work.

Before dedicating himself fully to yoga, Master Shivachittam completed his education in Psychotherapy and Counselling, Business Administration, Journalism and Mass Communication, and the Sciences — a background that shapes how Anandabodh teaches today: yogic practice blended thoughtfully with the realities of modern daily life, rather than taught in isolation from it. He is a certified Naturopath (Diploma in Naturopathy and Yoga), a Yoga Teacher certified by the Quality Council of India, and certified by the AYUSH Department, Government of India.

In the twenty four years since, Anandabodh has helped corporate employees and working professionals manage work-life stress, and has guided countless individuals through conditions including spinal disorders, mental health challenges, slipped disc, sciatica, chronic back pain, and cervical spondylitis. Along the way, Anandabodh has also worked with prominent film actors, public figures, sportspersons, and leaders across India's corporate world.

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WHAT WE BELIEVE

The Philosophy Behind Our Approach

Our work begins with seeing the human being as a whole.

We believe the human being is not a fragment. You are not your body alone, your mind alone, or your breath alone — you are the whole. Our work rests on five pillars: Physical, Mental, Emotional, Pranic, and Spiritual wellbeing, addressed together, not separately.

We stand against yoga reduced to gymnastics, wellness packaged as entertainment, and healing that treats symptoms while ignoring the whole person. We stand for a living, authentic tradition — taught with depth, not diluted for quick consumption.

A PATH, NOT A PRODUCT

A Lifelong Journey of Transformation

Anandabodh is not a single class or a single programme — it is a lifelong path. We describe this path in eight stages, from Visitor to Ambassador, and everyone who walks through our doors belongs somewhere on it. Wherever you are starting from, there is a next step waiting for you.

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08 STAGES
What We Offer

Paths to Wellbeing & Transformation

Explore our range of yoga, wellbeing, therapy and learning programs designed to support your journey towards total wellbeing.

01

Online & Offline Yoga Sessions

Experience guided yoga sessions designed to support physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

02

Total Wellbeing

A holistic approach to wellbeing that brings together body, mind, emotions, breath and deeper awareness.

03

Therapy Yoga

Specialised yoga practices thoughtfully designed to support individual health and wellbeing needs.

04

Teacher Training Courses

Deepen your understanding of yoga and develop the knowledge and skills to share the practice with others.

05

For Organizations

Wellbeing programs created to support healthier, more balanced and productive workplaces.

06

Specialized Masterclasses

Focused sessions that allow you to explore specific aspects of yoga, wellbeing and self-development.

07

Pregnancy Yoga

Gentle and mindful practices supporting wellbeing through the journey of pregnancy.

08

Kids Yoga

Engaging yoga practices that encourage healthy movement, awareness, focus and emotional balance in children.

09

Workshops

Interactive workshops offering deeper learning and practical exploration of yoga and wellbeing.

10

Digital Yoga Courses

Learn and practise yoga at your own pace with accessible digital learning experiences.

11

Personalized Diet & Nutrition

Individualised guidance to help you build healthier and more balanced nutritional habits.

12

Hypnotherapy

A guided approach supporting deeper awareness, positive change and personal wellbeing.

13

Spirituo-Psycho-Counselling

An integrative approach bringing together psychological understanding and deeper inner exploration.

14

Retreats

Step away from everyday routines and immerse yourself in dedicated spaces for practice, reflection and wellbeing.

Notable Alumni

Our Distinguished Students

Leaders, athletes and professionals who walk this path with us.

Mr. P Shankar

Mr. P Shankar

Ex-Chief Vigilance Commissioner, India

Mr. MS Ramchandran

Mr. MS Ramchandran

Ex-Chairman, Indian Oil Corporation

Sardar Milkha Singh

Sardar Milkha Singh

Sports Personnel

Mr. Jeev Milkha Singh

Mr. Jeev Milkha Singh

Top Professional Golfer of India

Sardar Rajinder Singh Bhatti

Sardar Rajinder Singh Bhatti

Former DG, CISF & Former DGP, Bihar Police

Mr. Anil Bhalla

Mr. Anil Bhalla

Founder & Chairman, Vatika Group

Mr. Sri Rajan

Mr. Sri Rajan

Ex-Chairman, Bain & Company India

Sonam Kapoor

Actress Sonam Kapoor

In the Movie Aisha

Ms. Lakshmi Singh Puri

Ms. Lakshmi Singh Puri

Former Assistant Secretary-General, United Nations

Mr. C. K. Birla

Mr. C. K. Birla

Chairman, C. K. Birla Group

Mr. Manish Upadhyay

Mr. Manish Upadhyay

Managing Director & Head of Growth - BFSI , UKI at NTT DATA, Inc.

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Brands we have empowered

The calmness of the mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom that you achieve through practicing meditation.
- Master Shivachittam, Founder & CEO

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Of health, harmony, peace, bliss, and self-growth — wherever you're starting from, there is a place for you here.

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