Arvind Shakya
Founder, Meditation Instructor and Sound Healing Trainer
After returning from the US with an MBA degree, I wanted to do something meaningful with my life. I landed up in the educational sector as I wanted to share my knowledge and expertise with the youths to make a positive impact in society.
I was also a person who used to often get lost in the middle of conversations. Feeling anxious before big projects only to ruin my sleep was another aspect I wanted to work on. Few incidents at work made me more anxious and panic at times. The cholesterol level and blood pressure were relatively high. Relationship breakup made the situation even worse. This was when I started working on self-care and personal development. I took on more challenging tasks at work to grow and explore my potential.
During the self-build-up process, I came across a book, “Meeting with the Dhamma Master” that inspired me to know more about meditation. More than ever, I wanted clarity on my life’s purpose. Even though I had a good job loved by the people around me, I somehow felt something wasn’t working right.
To find the missing link in my life, in December 2018, I decided to join a monk ordination program in Thailand to explore myself. I wanted to improve myself on having more focus, be more resilient to stress, and heal past wounds. During the monkhood period, the wisdom I received from the top Buddhist monks was enlightening as I learned how to handle my thoughts and emotions to my advantage.
This was the turning point!
After I came back to Nepal, I found out a lot of positive changes in my daily life. My relationship with my Dad improves significantly which was cold earlier. I could feel the difference while interacting with friends, coworkers, and students as I started developing observing skills. The teachings learned were certainly making my relation at home and work better. I soon realized that I need to teach wisdom to others as well.
Hence Lotus rose. (The place where I ordained in Thailand was called “Pathum Thani” which means Lotus Land and Arvind in Sanskrit means Lotus.)
Just like how a lotus starts rooted deep in dirt and makes its way through the murky water until it finally emerges and blossoms pure, beautiful, and whole, Lotus was established to help people rise pure from defilements such as greed, anger, and ignorance. That would eventually lead to being more calm, conscious, and compassionate. Through mindfulness practice, Lotus center strives to build a community that becomes aware and mindful of one’s thoughts, speech, and action.
At Lotus, we look forward to helping you learn, heal and grow to be a better person. Please check our services section to find out more about how we can assist you.
Mr. Shakya has also stayed as Bafacha (monk) at the Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna MahaVihar, Patan) . He is also Teaching Faculty at Presidential Business School and Kathmandu Don Bosco College with Organizational Behavior and Leadership as his core subject. Besides, he is also a member of Nepalese Young Entrepreneurs’ Forum (NYEF) Lalitpur Chapter.
Akshamsha Adhikari
Head of Operations/Sound Healing Trainer
While exploring and obtaining the solutions, I started to look for my life’s purpose as I questioned who I was. In 2019, I went to Wat Phra Dhammakaya in Pathumthani, Thailand to become a monk. Even after becoming a monk and living a monk’s life, I still had many unanswered questions. I also joined Middle Way Meditation Institute, New York, USA, and obtained my certification as an inner peace mentor after spending some time learning meditation and mindfulness. I was first introduced to the singing bowl in Kathmandu. I was able to meditate and discover serenity and calmness thanks to the singing bowl’s sound. The singing bowl assisted me to obtain peace I was seeking after my experience left me with so many unanswered questions. I began my work at Lotus Mindful alongside Mr. Arvind Shakya on operation and also service. Being a student and teacher of travel, tourism, mountaineering, and hospitality as well as a sound healing apprentice. I’m finding joy with meditation, nature and the sound of singing bowls.
Abishek Sah
Sound Healer
Since I was a child, making others happy has always brought me joy. Helping someone and seeing their happiness because of me is something that gives me a different pleasure. Whenever someone needed me, I always tried to hand and solve their problems, just to see their heart smiling. Life, as we all experience, has its own ups and downs. During my hard time, I found peace in meditation, which greatly helped me. When I started understanding life and the world around me, I became more aware of the struggles people face daily. Living in a city filled with competition, worries, anxiety, and negativity, I realized the importance of finding peace amidst chaos. It was during this phase that I discovered the healing power of sound. The positive vibrations of sound healing resonated with me, and fueled by my interest in meditation, I decided to delve into learning about sound healing. Now, as a practitioner at Lotus Mindful, I not only continue to expand my knowledge in this beautiful journey but also find immense fulfillment in helping others experience the same sense of peace and joy that I have found through sound healing. And yes, I am enjoying in the joy and smiles of others.
Tark Raj Bhatt
Admin Assistant
I completed my high school from Galaxy Secondary School which is located in Dhangadhi, Kailali. I am a third year undergrad studying BBA at Presidential Business School right now. I always felt fulfilling while helping others. I joined Lotus because it has been also helping peoples all across the world with the sound therapy and spreading mindfulness. So, it has provided me a platform to reach out more people and immense opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. I am also learning about different sound healing techniques. In the future I hope to continue in this field of wellness.
Amit Chhetri
Sound Healer
From my early age, I have developed the profound connection with music which inspired me to learn Guitar. During lockdown, I discovered the transformative power of meditation and it immediately resonated with me. Seeking to combine my love for music and meditation, I encountered the mesmerizing world of singing bowls under the guidance of Arvind Shakya. Under his and Akshamsha’s mentorship at Lotus Mindful, my journey as a sound healing practitioner began. For me, singing bowl is the gateway for deep relaxation and inner peace. Through the art of sound healing, I want to share my love and compassion for guiding individuals towards their well-being.
Srijana Pradhan
Yoga Instructor
She is a Yoga Alliance Certified yoga teacher and a mental health social worker and working as a yoga teacher and a lecturer. Her main focus is on awareness and prevention of mental illness through the practice of Yoga Asana and Pranayama. She says those whoc know the taste of yoga will never avoid it from their diet.
Dr. Shreya Revadi Shrestha
Reiki Trainer
Back in the year 2012, when I was pursuing my studies in MD (Clinical Yoga) in India I met with a bus accident leading to multiple fractures in my both the legs (which was severe) and there I was with no hopes of coming back to normal life and continuing my studies. With this physical and emotional turmoil, I was introduced to Reiki my dad’s friend, with less or no interest I joined the course, learnt basic level and started doing self- healing, in the beginning I did not find any change, but I kept continuing the practice and gradually I started seeing improvement not only in my physical health but also in my mental and emotional health. And by divine grace I could successfully complete my PG studies along with my classmates.
As a Naturopathy and Clinical Yoga Practitioner, I have been treating many clients with their various illness. But I had never thought of making Reiki as my profession. In the beginning I use to give Reiki healing to my family members and friends. Seeing a very good results in them, I got confidence and interest to do advance Reiki course. So I completed my Master level in Reiki and made it my Profession with a goal of spreading this beautiful knowledge of energy healing. Now I am so very happy to share the knowledge of Japenese healing technique Reiki in collaboration with them.
