Dr. Vikram menariya from Rajasthan, working towards comprehensive health via Naturopathy and Yoga

Naturopathy is a specific type of primary care medicine that blends age-old healing traditions with scientific advances and current research. It takes into consideration the body's innate healing capacity, emphasizes disease prevention and encourages individual responsibility to obtain optimal health. 

Naturopathy is that aspect of ‘Ayurveda’ that is gaining popularity globally in the last few years due to its natural long-term, effective treatment and gentle process. The treatment differs from others as it not just focuses on removing the disorder's symptoms from the body but also focuses on tracing the deep-rooted causes behind it.

Combined with the powerful science of ‘Yoga’, naturopathy has the potential to be a forceful source of alternative treatment for overall mental and  physical well being.

Dr. Vikram menariya, an alumnus of Vidhya Niketan Sr. Sec school, Hiran Magri, Rajasthan,  grew up in a highly spiritual household with immense importance  to Indian culture. His respect for our country’s heritage and love for Yoga started during his school days, where he received his first training in ‘Yoga Asanas’.  After completion of his schooling, Vikram went on to complete his BBA and MBA from Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth.

Later on Dr. Menariya’s attachment with the art of ‘Yoga’ led him to work as a Yoga Instructor and Naturopath for the last 3 years. In an attempt to spread the concept of healthy living among the masses he regularly organizes free Naturopathy and Yoga camps. 

Along with being a passionate Yoga instructor, Dr. Vikram Menaria is an ardent social worker and nationalist as well.  In order to serve the society, he started an NGO, named ‘Ahuti Seva Education and Research Institute’ in 2007, recognized by Govt. of Rajasthan. The institution works on varied social concerns in Udaipur, such as tree plantation, organization of blood donation camps, blanket distribution to homeless etc. 

Various cultural events such as Patriotic Poetry Recitation Competitions, Debate Contests, Desh Bhakti Song Competitions, Cultural Knowledge Quiz Competitions etc. are also organised under the banner of the organisation with the aim of promoting nationalism and patriotism among the youth.

When asked about the impact that his school has had on his life, Dr. Menariya said that apart from introducing him to Yoga, the important life lessons learned from his school was the concept of ‘time management’ and necessity of discipline in daily life. He also credits his school for acquainting him with the stories of great men like Swami Vivekananda, Maharishi Arvind and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, from whom he draws his inspiration.

It is really heartening to see Vidya Bharati alumni like Dr. Vikram Menaria engaged towards strengthening the rich legacy of Indian culture.

If you are a Vidya Bharati alumni and engaged in some form of social service, please fill up the form at : www.vidyabharatialumni.org/social-service-survey in Vidya Bharati Alumni portal