The foundation stone of Indra Yog Sansthan was laid by Dr.Ambika Chandani under the able guidance of Pandit Shambhu Nath on 19th January 1997. Pandit Shambhu Nath, possessed a remarkable background in the field of Yoga education and research. With a wealth of experience, he served as a senior teacher of Yoga Education at the Yoga Institute in Santa Cruz, Bombay. His expertise extended to various renowned institutions, including the Film and TV Institute in Pune, where he lectured from 1963 to 1970. Pandit Shambhu Nath\'s dedication to spreading the knowledge of Yoga led him to organize \"Better Living\" courses across multiple cities, including Bombay, Madras, Goa, Rajasthan, and Delhi, from 1970 to 1974. Additionally, he served as the Course Director at the Academy of Yoga and Research, Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan, Delhi branch, from 1975 to 1991. His contributions to the field of Yoga extended beyond teaching. Pandit Shambhu Nath held the position of Junior Research Fellow in the Orthopaedic Department of the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). During his time at AIIMS, he conducted group therapy and undertook significant research projects on Yoga therapy for anxiety neurotics, sponsored by the Indian Council of Medical Research. He was also a Founder Trustee of the Shri Yogendra Yoga Foundation in New Delhi and Jodhpur, as well as a Founder-member of the International Board of Yoga at Yoga Bhawan in Mumbai. Though we deeply mourn the loss of Pandit Shambhu Nath, we are grateful for the solid foundation he laid for Indra Yog Sansthan. His profound knowledge, extensive research, and commitment to the transformative power of Yoga continue to guide our institute on its mission to serve humanity through Yoga and Vedantic Philosophy. Dr. Abmika Chandani has a vast career history in education field. She is a PhD in Medical Sociology. And, has worked as a professor in a renowned university of Jodhpur. She has conducted several educational seminars to address the needs of the attendees. Her diverse teaching experience and innate ability to adapt to the level of the aspirants is instrumental in impactful delivery of Yoga practices and sadhna (meditation). She truly believes in helping and serving others. Besides her time at the Yoga Centre she devotes her time at the various community centres to be able to contribute to the advancement of others.Growing up in a joint family, Dr. Chandani from her childhood learnt the values of giving and caring. She always wanted to be associated with social service. She even formed a group to promote alternative medicine to relieve people of physical and mental challenges. However, as life would have it, one thing led to another and she got in touch with Pandit Shambunath ji in his last days. He blessed her with the path of Yoga. Subsequent life events and support of likeminded associates has helped her to establish and operate Indra Yoga Sansthan.
