Meenakshi Chidananda graduated from Nagpur University with a Bachelor of Science in 1993 and from Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (University of Bangalore) with a Bachelor of Yoga Science in 2004.

She has extensive experience in Yoga instruction and therapy:

• GMR Infrastructure LTD (Bangalore) in 2007 - Yoga Therapist for Chairman's family.

• Sterling Biotech Health Mall (Baroda) in 2007 - Head of Yoga Department.

• Vallabh Niketan International School (Valsad) in 2006 - Implemented Memory Development Program for students doing poorly in exams.

• M/S Lupin Limited (Mumbai, Bhopal, PUne, Ankelswar, Aurangabad, Goa) from 2004 to 2006 - Conducted stress management program and yoga therapy classes for managers and executives.

• Swami Vivekananda Research Foundation (Bangalore) from 1999 to 2004 - Yoga Therapist and Public Relations Officer.  Conducted Yoga Therapy and Spiritual Classes in Dubai and Sharjah.  Organized Stress Management Programs at leading companies in India: ONGC, BPL, Texas Instruments, SKF Bearing HMT Watch, OTIS, BEML.

• Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences Sevagram from 1997 to 1999 - Yoga Therapist with Psychiatry Department.  Involved with neurological rehabilitation, geriatrics, and addiction treatment.  Also organized Personality Development Camps and Memory Development Programs for more than 1,000 children in Maharashtra.

• Vivekananda Kendra from 1993 to 1996 - Organized Yoga Camps for women in rural areas in Tamil Nadu.

Meenakshi's has additional expertise in Acupressure and Meridian Therapy, Vippassan Meditation, and TM Meditation.

Professional Credentials