Dr. Indu Arora
MD (AM) | ND | BMHS | IYT | E-RYT 500| Yoga Shiromani | Yoga Bhaskar
Dr. Indu Arora is a highly accomplished international speaker, acclaimed Yoga Therapist, Master
Teacher, Healer and Author, with more than 30,000 hours of experience. She has been recently
awarded with two titles “Kiran” Achievement (Ray of Light) and “Hind Rattan”, (Gem of India) by
the National Women Excellence Awards and International Congress of NRI’s respectively.
A true Yogini by Karma, she has a Doctorate in Alternate Medicine (MD), a Medicinal Herbalism
degree (BMHS), diploma in Naturopathy (ND), Magnetic Therapy. Awarded with Yoga Shiromani
and Yoga Bhaskar, she has a Grand Parenting E-500 T-500 experienced registered yoga teacher
certificate from Yoga Alliance. Dr. Arora is also pursuing her PhD. in Metaphysical Sciences from
University of Metaphysical Sciences, CA and has recently completed the Advanced clinical practice
course in Ayurveda.
Dr. Arora is a multi-faceted personality, an expert in the field of Therapeutic Yoga, Medicine
Herbalism & Naturopath and Alternate Medicine. The primary focus of her teaching is to apply a
holistic approach to heal her clients through a combination of Therapeutic Yoga, Diverse
Meditation techniques, Bach Flower remedies, Acupressure, Reflexology, Magnetic Therapy,
Naturopathy, Reiki, ESP, Herbal/ Kitchen remedies, Mantra and Mudras.
She is a regular presenter at National & International Level Conferences & Symposiums and
conducts workshop and teacher trainings globally.
Major Achievements
Honors & Awards
 “Hind Rattan” Award at the International Congress of NRI’S , New Delhi – January 2010
 “Kiran Achievement Award” at the National Women Excellence Awards organized by TAJ
and WIN -December 2009
 Recipient of the “Hall of Fame” award by the NRI Welfare Society, registered under the
Govt. of India Societies Act – May 2009
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 Awarded by the Mayor, Woodridge, IL, and Chief of Police. Woodridge, IL for contribution
to the community resource center of Woodridge, IL - April 2009, May 2008
Publications & Interviews
 Regular Columnist to the “Yoga Chicago” Magazine on Holistic Healing articles – since 2009
 Regular Columnist & Senior contributor to the “Tathaastu” Magazine on “Yoga Helpline”
and “Herbal Remedies” – since 2007
 Interviewed by, “Blog talk radio”, USA about her contributions and achievement in the
field of Yoga, philosophy, Ayurveda and healing.
 Co-authored “Yoga and Weight Loss” article for “Heal India” magazine, India - 2009
 Authored “Kundalini~ The Serpent Power” in “Yoga the Science” magazine, India - 2009
 Interviewed by Naperville Magazine for “Yoga as Medicine” - September 2008
 Published in “Dupage Woman” magazine as “ Dupage woman one should know” - JulyAugust 2008
 Interviewed by “Yoga Chicago” magazine on “Yoga Education for Special Education
Teachers”- February -March 2008
 Interviewed by writer, author and Yoga Teacher Belinda Y Hughes for “Working Women
Magazine” of Los Angeles on “Yoga and Asthma” - 2008
 Interviewed by Leading Newspapers in USA
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The Decatur Times, Mooresville, Indiana, USA( 23rd May, 2007)
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The Reporter Times, Indiana, USA( 19th May 2007)
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The Reporter Times, Martinsville, Indiana, USA (17TH July 2005)
 Published at Leading Newspapers in INDIA – The Hindustan, Uttar Pradesh(6th Jan 2008,
20th March 2005)), Amar Ujala, Uttar Pradesh (7th Jan 2008, 20th March 2005); The Hint,
Ghaziabad (20th March 2005); Hindustan Times, Uttar Pradesh (20th March 2005);
Mahamedha, Uttar Pradesh (20th March 2005)
 Peer reviewer for the Health Sciences Journal, India- Since 2007
 Book chosen as guideline for Yoga students, amateurs and professionals in the Adult
section of Woodridge Public Library of Illinois, USA. - 2007
 All products (Book, DVD, Audio Instruction Set, Posters) chosen for reference in the Library
of Central Council of Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (Government of India), New
Delhi, India. (www.ccryn.org) - February 2008.
 Book, Audio and DVD (Dr. Indu Arora’s products) reviewed by the Team of “Yoga Chicago”
Magazine, USA, March 2008.
 Authored book on yoga – “Yoga: Ancient Heritage- Tomorrow’s Vision” – 2005
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 Launched DVD, audio CD & tapes, MP3 and posters on Yoga therapy – 2005
 Launched MP3 audio CD on Yoga therapy – 2007
 Launched Herbal products – Face & body packs, scrubs, cleanser & Hair oils - 2009
 Authored many articles and handouts on various subjects on Yoga and Alternate / holistic
healing methods – since 2005
Groups & Associations
 Board member to World Movement of Yoga (www.worldyogaayurveda.net), Italy
 Member – Diversity Committee, Woodridge, IL under the Special Task Force of the Mayor
of Woodridge, IL
 Membership to the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA)
 Professional Member at AAPNA (Association of Ayurvedic Professional of North America)
www.aapna.org
 International Advisor to World Yoga Council (www.worldyogacouncil.net)
 Yoga Head and Faculty in Aadi Shankracharya Vedic Society by the Government of
Rajasthan, Rajasthan, India
 Professional member of International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT)
 E 500 T 500 (Grand parenting) Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) through Yoga
Alliance ( www.yogaalliance.org)
 Peer reviewer in Health Sciences Journal (Regd. by R.N.I under Ministry of Information &
Broadcasting, Government of India)
 Patron of Cancer Eradication Society, India
 Registered Medical Practitioner of the Indian Board of Alternative Medicines, India
 Membership of The faculty of Alternative Medicine (Missouri, USA)
 Fellowship of The faculty of Alternative Medicine (Missouri ,USA)
 Life Fellow Member of International Council for Complimentary Medicine, Lucknow (FICCM
India) Chapter of Kundalini Yoga Research Institute (School of Natural Therapeutic & Healing)
Seminars, Workshops and Corporate Sessions ( USA)
Regular presenter and speaker at Summits, Conferences, Hospitals, Corporate, Spa, Schools,
Communities, Libraries, Health Fairs, Expo’s and Yoga Studios on:
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Kitchen Remedies | Therapeutic Yoga | Yoga for Healthy back | Kids Yoga | Yoga for Special Need
Adults | Yoga for Writers | Advanced Meditation | Chakra Meditation | Mudra Therapy | Prenatal & Post-partum Yoga | Mantra Meditation | Yoga for Seniors | Yogic Beauty & Healthy Glow
| Yoga for De stressing/ coping strategies | Therapeutic relaxation | Workstation Yoga | Corporate
Yoga | Instant Relaxation | Teacher Trainings | Ayurvedic Vegetarian cooking | Acupressure |
Anti-aging Yoga and many others
 Presented a tele summit on “Meditate, Breathe and Relax” through Women on the verge
of Evolution organization for the empowerment of women on June 10, 2010.
 Presented an Extensive “Meditation on Chakras” workshop in Hungary – March 2010
 Presented “Spiritual Mudras” workshop at the Mitica India Conference in Carrara, ItalyMarch 2010
 Presented 5 Day Yoga, Marma, Mudra and Meditation Intensive in Budapest, Hungary
January 2010
 Presenter of “3 Day Teacher Trainings & Workshops” at “My Grace Yoga”, Richmond, Va
2009
 Presented “Yoga for Creative Visualization” for the 7-10 grade students at the Nequa
Valley High School, Naperville, IL – October 2009.
 Presented “Sunset Yoga” class for the “Woodridge Community” to bring people together
through Yoga and Meditation practices.- November 2009
 Presented “Mudras~ The Hand, Face and Body Talk” at the International Congress of Yoga
& Ayurveda, Symposium of Spirituality and India Festival, Italy.- October 2009
 Presented “Masters of Healing” series as Yoga Master & Therapist at the International Anti
Aging Show at Toronto, Canada – April 2009
 Presented “Mudra as Therapy” workshop at the International Pain Management
Conference, India – Feb 2009
 Speaker Guest at Metropolitan Library System, Burr Ridge, IL for the Wellness Fair to share
on “Yoga as Therapy”- October 2008
 Regular Presenter in Midwest Annual Yoga Conference Bloomingdale, IL, USA - 2009, 2008
& 2007 (www.midwestyoga.com)
 Presented Yoga teacher training on “Yoga as Therapy” for DSE (MR) Special Teachers of
physically and mentally handicap children in Amar Jyoti Research and Rehabilitation enter,
New Delhi, India – Feb 2009, Jan 2008
 Presented varied Yoga & Meditation workshops at Exhale Spa; New York, Boston and
Chicago location – 2009, 2008
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 Taught series of “Yoga Therapy” sessions to the Village of Woodridge employees,
Woodridge, IL -2008
 Taught many meditation series at Good Samaritan Health and Fitness Center, Downers
Grove ,IL – 2009, 2008
 Taught many meditation series at Edwards Health and Fitness Center, Woodridge, IL and
Naperville, IL locations - 2009, 2008
 Taught many “Yoga as Therapy” series at Edwards Health and Fitness Center, Naperville, IL
locations - 2009
 Presented Teacher Training at Weston Fitness, PA. – Oct 2008
 Presenting regular Corporate Yoga session for various organizations across all the
industries in USA and India – Since 2000
 Presented Therapeutic yoga workshop for creative writers at Uptown Writers, Chicago, IL 2008
 Presenter and Panelist in International Yoga Therapy Conference 2007 (IAYT) held in St.
Charles, IL (www.yogatherapyconfernce.com)
 Speaker Guest and Chief Guest to Rotary club, Leo club and Inner wheel Rotary of India –
2004
Company & Products
Founder, Yogsadhna LLC, USA: and Yogsadhna, India: www.yogsadhna.com
Founded Yogsadhna in 1999, to offer inter-disciplinary approach to the ancient practice of
healing through therapeutic yoga, meditation and alternate healing modalities with a full
variety of offerings, including body work, therapy consultations & sessions, workshops,
teacher training, seminars, corporate yoga sessions, educational media & herbal products.
 Authored the Book on Yoga—“YOGA-ANCIENT HERITAGE TOMORROWS VISION”.
 Launch of Educational Media’s on Yoga ---VIDEO CD and AUDIO CD/TAPES and MP3
 Designed Educational Yogic Posters—MUDRA VIGYAN AND MANTRA VIGYAN.
 Herbal Products (YOGIS GLOW) – Herbal face & body packs, scrubs & cleaners, Hair oils.
 SUKHAM~ A line of Khadi Yoga Apparel
 Khadaou~ The wooden Yogic Sandals
Educational & Professional Qualifications
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“Advanced Practical Course in Ayurveda” from International Institute of Ayurveda, Pune
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“Marma therapy and Kalari Massage” training from the Kalari institute of Performing Arts,
Bangalore, India
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Pursuing PhD. in Metaphysical Sciences from University of Metaphysical Sciences, CA
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E-500 T-500 (Grand parenting) Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance
(www.yogaalliance.org)
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Doctor of Medicine (Alternative Medicine) from International Council for Complimentary
Medicine Chapter of Kundalini Yoga Research Institute, Lucknow , India
“Therapeutically Relational ship between Yoga & Naturopathy”
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CPR/AED certification for Professional Rescuers from American Red Cross, IL.
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Registered Medical Practitioner(R M P ) from Indian Board of Alternative Medicines, Calcutta,
India
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Awarded with “Yoga Bhaskar”, an Intensive Yoga Course from Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center,
Himalaya, India.
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Awarded with “Yoga Shiromani”, International Certification for Teacher’s Training in Yoga from
Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, Nayyar Dam, Kerela, India
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Medicinal Herbalism (B.M.H.S) from Indian Institute of Alternate Medicine, Calcutta, India.
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Diploma course in Naturopathy from Nature Cure Institute, Nashik, India
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Diploma in Magnet Therapy from Nature Cure Institute, Nashik, India
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Six months practical training specializing in Yoga as a therapy for the treatment of various
ailments from YOGA THERAPY CENTRE, PUNE
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One Year Diploma in Special Education (MENTAL RETARDATION) from Amar Joyti Centre, Delhi,
India,
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Certificate Course in Movement Therapy and Recreational Sports under the auspices of RESPO
DS-DI (Foundation Recreational Sports Development & Stimulation – Disabled International)
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Certificate Course in Reiki (method of Natural Healing) and ESP from USUI SHIKI RYOHO,
Mumbai, India
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Self Realization Fellowship (5 years Intensive Program on Meditation & Kriya Yoga) from Yogoda
Satsanga Society of India, Ranchi, India
“Nothing has the greatest power to heal but Self”
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