VISION
‘The Guru Within’
MISSION
Nitya Gurukula provides the following People-Work services:
- Holistic Counselling for empowerment
- Transformational Workshops for growth & excellence
- Training in Counselling & Transactional Analysis competencies
- Transactional Analysis & Tai Chi for Personal & Professional growth
OBJECTIVES
- Body-Mind-Spirit connectivity & harmony
- Excellence as a way of being, doing, relating & delivering
NG POSITIONING & SERVICES
- Contractual & Non-violent
- Founded on & revolve around East-West Synthesis
- Factor Self-Other-Environment balance
OUR STORY
Nitya Gurukula blossomed from a seed, which had in its DNA, compassion and urge to connect, grow and spread vitality and warmth to different populations, including individuals from diverse castes, religions and status. The fertile grounds for NG’s rooting and growth were the clients, trainees and well-wishers, who weathered odds and nourished NG with their faith and willingness to receive and grow beyond their patterns. Transactional Analysis was and is the life-giving water which continues to sustain and regulate NG.
Nitya Guru, known as Nitya Chaitanya Yati, like the sun, infused NG DNA, with brilliance & vibrance. Nitya Guru’s ideologies and philosophy of The Guru Within and East-West Synthesis embedded in NG, continues to influence all facets of Its People Work. From a trickle in 2002 NG’s flow in counselling, training, supervision and workshops has been slow, smooth and continuous drawn by the expressed and unexpressed needs of clients, trainees and seekers. CEO Sashi Chandran used Transactional Analysis for 2 plus decades with different groups like the
- Inmates of Nirmal Hriday home for ‘dying destitutes’ and Remand Home for 'juvenile delinquents',
- Cancer patients and their families in Coimbatore Cancer Foundation,
- Students, faculty, parents and management of educational institutions like ALG Matriculation and Vivekalaya,
- Workers, staff and executives of industries.
These TA applications provided CEO tools and strategies to indigenise Transactional Analysis to multi-cultural groups. NG was formally inaugurated in 2004 by Fr. George Kandathil TSTA * (Founder director of ICTA-Institute for Counselling & Transactional Analysis, Kalamassery). NG services, namely Counselling, Training in Counselling and TA, Supervision and Workshops continued to root and ground in Coimbatore.
CEO began attending Tai Chi sessions from 2002, intrigued by the flow of movements combined with breathing- a meditation in motion. Following painful experimentation with different approaches, Dr. Paul Lam’s Tai Chi for Health Institute TCHI provided the much-needed scientific approach in Tai Chi. It blended with NG’s Holistic Approach, which factors in biological, affective, cognitive, behavioural, social and spiritual dimensions of individuals.
Meet Sashi Chandran - The Inspirational Leader and Founder of Nitya Gurukula.
As the visionary leader and CEO of Nitya Gurukula, Sashi's journey began with a deep-rooted passion for people work. Born into an industrial family, her passion for people work propelled her to embark on a path of empowering lives, culminating in the establishment of Nitya Gurukula, a transformative haven in 2006.
Sashi's expertise spans across psychology, counselling, and research, with the prestigious certification as a Teaching Supervising Transactional Analyst (TSTA). Her sessions are nothing short of inspiring, forging genuine connections with individuals, especially during challenging times, and adding unparalleled value to their lives.
Grounded in universal values and a Dharmic stance, Sashi radiates a unique magnetism, making it effortless to connect with her. She goes beyond being just an emotional presence; she is an awe-inspiring source of inspiration, a guiding light for all seeking wisdom and guidance.
Sudha Sundaram: Pioneering Sustainable Growth and Empowering Communities
As the Counsellor, Educator and Director at Nitya Gurukula, Sudha Sundaram powers the organization’s growth and community impact. She leads with a focus on creating sustainable programs which address evolving community needs, ensuring the organization continues to thrive while uplifting more lives.
Sudha is known for her ability to identify and develop projects that promote holistic well-being, empowering individuals and fostering communication and relationships among couple, families through counselling, life skills training, and wellness initiatives.
As a certified Tai Chi instructor and mental health advocate, Sudha has conducted numerous workshops on emotional literacy, stress management, and suicide prevention, positively influencing the lives of many. Job Oriented Courses for psychology students, NG’s signature program is conducted by Sudha, with the support of NG resources.
In addition to her leadership, Sudha is also pursuing her Certified Transactional Analyst (CTA) – an international certification, deepening her expertise in education, counselling and interpersonal communication, which she integrates into her role as a trainer and counsellor at NG.