• Dr. Neetu Jain
• Dr. Mahendra Balar

Dr. Neetu Jain YOGA & NATUROPATHY CONSULTANT

Born into an illustrious Jain business family to Smt Suraj Bai and Sri Sardarmalji, her father was a staunch follower of nature cure to the extent that none of the family members were even vaccinated leave alone taking any kind of medicines. Her only wish in life was to live a totally peaceful, happy and complete life in all aspects wherever and whatever she is. Right from her childhood days she showed signs of possessing a sensitive and an independent nature. Her aspiration in life was to discover a state of peace and bliss independent of all external events in life. This deep-seated aspiration of hers brought her to the field of Yoga and ancient wisdoms. This conviction brought her close to Yoga, which helped her to realize and live for what she believed in.

Present working

• Working as a Freelance Naturopath and Yoga Therapist in Bangalore
• Conducting Yoga and naturopathy training and therapy classes in 'Prajna Yoga and Nature Cure Centre', a private holistic health centre in Bangalore
• Conducting Residential and Non-residential UTSAV courses,for awakening of 'inner potential' and experiencing 'joy of conscious living', in various places all over India

Professional Experience

• Associated with 'Yoga Health & Body Fitness Center', Dubai, UAE for a period of one year From Oct. 1994 to Oct. 1995 as a Clinical Naturopath & Yoga therapist regarding Health and Hygiene (Visiting Instructor).
• Founder member of PIYAS - Prajna Institute of Yogic and Allied Sciences, New Delhi, which, conducts 'UTSAV' courses, for awakening of 'inner potential' and experiencing 'joy of conscious living'.
• Worked in the capacity of a Third secretary as a Yoga teacher in the Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture (IGCIC), Quatre Bornes, Mauritius, sent on deputation by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), a wing of Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India for a period of three years from June 1996 to June 1999 (details in a separate sheet). He creativity and love for ancient wisdoms attracted people to invite her to conduct many programs there. Few of them are :
  • One hour live talk-in show on various aspects of Yoga on Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation ( MBC ).
  • Article published in French daily newspaper - Defi Plus on 'Yoga - an alternative solution to diseases'.
  • Gave a lecture to a group of about 30 European English teachers on 'Jainism'.
  • Conducted a one day yoga orientation programme at Hindi Pracharini Sabha, Moka, Mauritius.
  • Introductory lecture on Yoga for a Mauritius Women's organisation at Maligam, Mauritius.
• Imparted Yoga training and Hygiene consultation to individuals and groups of people as a Freelancer in Delhi, Madras and Bangalore.
• Participated as a Demonstrator in Ten episode serial entitled "Yoga Sadhana" produced by JAIN SATELLITE Television during 1993, aired in about 75 countries around the world.
• Imparted training in Yoga to various senior teachers and principals of schools from over 20 States of India sponsored by (Central Govt.) The Cultural Resources and Training Centre, New Delhi.
• Participated as a Demonstrator in a one day programme during Oct. 1994 telecast by Delhi Doordarshan.
• Delivered lecture on 'Food awareness' for Yoga teachers of all Kendriya Vidyalaya, Delhi in 1994.
• Conducted intensive courses in Yoga Philosophy and Practice for Executives / Officers organised by,
  • Director of E.S.I.C., Maharashtra at Bombay
  • Bihar School of Yoga's 'Gyan Darshan Yogashram' at Bhilai in Madhya Pradesh.
  • Yoga Sadhana Kendra at Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu
  • Rotary Club at Indore in Madhya Pradesh
• Regular instructor at “Bhartiya Yoga Sansthan”, Delhi and “Yoga Aur Manav Seva Sansthan”, New Delhi.
• Treated many Psychosomatic and Physical ailments like Hypertension, Diabetes, Constipation, Gastric problems, Asthma, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia, Jaundice, Typhoid, Sciatica, Spondylitis, Arthritis and other back pains with the help of Panchabhutas i.e. five elements, in people of all age groups from new born babies to 70 years old.
• Delivered an Introductory lecture on UTSAV course at Chennai on 5th Dec. 1999.
• Conducted UTSAV camp from 9th Jan. to 16th Jan. 2000 at Chennai organised by Shree Tamilnad Jain Mahamandal (Regd) and attended by around 325 people of all age groups.
• Conducted UTSAV camp from 15th to 20th March 2000 at Madurai organised by Shree Madurai Jain Nav Yuvak Mandal and attended by around 85 people.
• Delivered an introductory lecture on UTSAV to a select audience on 25th April 2000 at Agas Ashram, Agas, Gujarat.
• Delivered an introductory talk on UTSAV programme, which was organised by Jain Nav Yuvak Mandal, Chamarajpet, Bangalore and attended by about 100 people, on 28th May 2000.
• Conducted UTSAV program from 14th to 18th June 2000 at Chennai organised by Shree Tamilnad Jain Mahamandal (Regd.) and attended by 170 ladies and gentlemen.
• Conducted UTSAV program from 3rd July to 9th July 2000 at Bangalore organised by Jain Prarthna Mandal, Chamarajpet, Bangalore which was attended by about 160 people.
• Conducted a three day UTSAV residential camp in Dharamshi resorts in Nelamangala near Bangalore attended by a select group of 20 people.
• Conducted many camps and training sessions for hundreds of people
• Conducted Yoga and naturopathy training at the Nature camp, Spoorthi for persons with hemophilia conducted by Karnataka Hemophilia Society in Koolgi, Dandeli near Hubli from 9th to 12th November 2005
• Conducted Intensive Introductory Stress Management programs for various corporate organizations like IBM, HDFC, Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services and officials of NMDC, CBI, India International Centre at New Delhi
• Conducted a week long Corporate Stress Management Program, for senior CBI officials, in which various Yoga and Naturopathy practices were taught at Shastri Bhawan, Chennai from 11th Sept to 16th Sept, 2006. The programs were covered by various media which included Sun TV, Jaya TV, ANI, Rajasthan Patrika, Indian Express, The Hindu, Malayam Manorama, Deccan Chronicle etc.,
• Conducted a 2 days Stress Management Program for the executive staff members of Day’s Inn Deccan plaza, Roypettah, Chennai.
• An interview with a short docu-program on the Prajna Yoga & Naturopathy centre and its activities was aired on Zee Kannada channel in the serial Sneha Snehatiyarige (a program documenting women achievers) on 28th December 2006
• 30 serials on Yoga & Naturopathy under the banner of Prajna Institute of Yoga and Allied Sciences (PIYAS) hosted by Dr. Girish Jha and Dr. Neetu Jain were aired on the international channel, MA Tv in UK, Germany and other European countries in 2006-07.
• Conducted an introductory Yoga and Stress management program titled “An Introduction for healthy disease-free living” for the members and spouses of Rajasthan Cosmo Club at KSCA, Bangalore on 6th May 2007
• Conducted three day Yoga and Nature Cure camp for the members and families of Swadhayaya Sangh at Jain International Residential School (JIRS), Kanakapura Road, Bangalore for three years in a row
• Conducted an introductory Yoga and Stress management program titled “UTSAV-E” of PIYAS for the Executive staff members of Caterpilllar Logistics, EPIP Area, Whitefield, Bangalore at their premises. on 30th August 2007
• Conducted an introductory Yoga and Stress management program titled “UTSAV-E” of PIYAS for the Executive staff members of L & T Infotech, EPIP Area, Whitefield, Bangalore at their premises on 31st October 2007
• Participated in the ‘National Workshop on Role of Yoga & Naturopathy in Geriatric care’ conducted from 11th to 13th December 2008 by Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (Dept. Of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India)
• Presented a paper on ‘Assessment of use of Yoga & Naturopathy for Management of Pain in Hemophilia’ at the National Conference on Naturopathy and Yoga – Recent Research trends conducted by Jindal Naturecure Institute at Bangalore on 17th & 18th January 2009.
• Participated on behalf of ICCR, a wing of Ministry of External Affairs Government of India in a program on Yoga and Ayurveda in Seoul, South Korea hosted by Indian Embassy in Seoul from 10th – 15th March 2009.
• Conducted an exclusive Yoga session for wives of Ambassadors of more than 20 countries based in Korea with impressive response and feedback. Also conducted a special Yoga & Stress management program in Seoul Club for exclusively invited guests.
  

Formal education

Her educational background includes Bachelor in Arts from Jaipur University; Masters in [Sanskrit]: From Rajasthan University; MA [Philosophy]: From the University of Madras
Diploma in YOGA & NATUROPATHY with M.D. in Alternative Medicine
Art of Living programs– Basic and Advanced courses (Teacher’s Training Course)
Vipasana Meditation
Reiki course – II level
Acupressure course

Dr. Neetu Jain married to Dr Mahendra Balar, Consultant Pathologist and Hematologist, who runs a chain of diagnostic centers of his own. The perfect union of the two also brought two wisdoms together both in their personal as well professional lives. Dr Neetu Balar, leads a very simple and austere life, always follows honesty and integrity and is a stickler for quality and perfectionism. Her association with GJ over the period of last 15 years has been instrumental in translating their dream into reality, in the name of PIYAS. She is a great organizer who takes care every minute details of any task offered to her. With her great administrative and executing capacities, awareness and skills, she has been designated as Chief Operating Officer of PIYAS. She is the Founder member of PIYAS – Prajna Institute of Yogic and Allied Sciences, New Delhi and has had the experience of organizing several UTSAV camps Dr. Neetu’s strength lies in her belief in the essential goodness of all beings. She not only leads through example but at the same time is an excellent team player, who is ready to learn always, she is a sort of quality check mechanism within the organization as she is absolutely unwilling to compromise on quality and is most honest while offering feed back to her colleagues about their work, further she epitomizes the very principle of yoga “aparigarh” through her simple and austere life.