Shri Parmanand Aggarwal
Founder & Managing Director of Aatmabodh Academy of Yoga
Shri Parmanand Aggarwal is the visionary founder and Managing Director of Aatmabodh Academy of Yoga-Ayurveda-Naturopathy Health Scientific Research Centre in Mumbai. An avid practitioner and preacher of yoga, he strongly adheres to the principles of Ayurveda and Naturopathy.
In 2016, the Academy was established with a mission to preach, guide, influence, and motivate people towards healthy living, aiming to bring positive change in the lives of individuals and society at large.
Shri Aggarwal has also represented the Academy at the International Yoga Festival at Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, India.
Impact and Influence
A revered teacher and guide, Shri Aggarwal has significantly influenced the lives of countless students and notable personalities, including:
- Chief Justice of India, Justice Y. K. Subarwal
- Justice S. M. Jhunjhunwala of Mumbai High Court
- Ex-CM Shri Ashok Chavan
- Late Shri Murli Deora, Member of Rajya Sabha
- Aditya Birla and family
- Anil Aggarwal of Vedanta Academy
Many of his students have gone on to become yoga teachers and followers, spreading the teachings globally.
Early Journey and Career
Shri Aggarwal’s journey in yoga began in 1972 at Vishwayatan Yogashram in Katra (J & K) under the guidance of the renowned Swami Dhirendra Brahmachari ji. In addition to yoga, he has studied various alternative medicine systems including Ayurveda, Naturopathy, and Homeopathy.
For 37 years, he served at Kaivalyadhama, Mumbai, as a yoga teacher, Officer-in-charge, and Secretary, creating a credible platform for fellow yoga followers.
Publications
Shri Aggarwal has authored numerous books on topics such as:
- Pranayama Sadhana Shibbir
- Back-Care through Yoga
- Yoga and Asthma
- Yoga and Diabetes
- Notes on Shatkriyas, Asana and Pranayam
Shri Parmanand Aggarwal’s lifelong dedication to yoga and alternative medicine has left a lasting impact on countless individuals, promoting holistic health and well-being through his teachings and practices.
Shri Aggarwal Ji with then Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi
