Our Story
We Are Here to Channelise Good Emotions to Real Impact
What “Manovaha” Means
In Sanskrit, ‘Manovaha’ refers to the ‘Manovaha Srothas’, pathway of thoughts and emotions.
Just like this vital channel in Ayurveda connects the body and the mind, we aim to be a channel between your good intentions and their real-life impact.
We are here to channel good emotions — from healer to patient, donor to doer, idea to action.
Who We Are
Manovaha Foundation is a Section 8, not-for-profit organization born out of one deep emotion — the human desire to serve, heal and uplift everyone.
We believe that good intentions often fall short because of structural barriers. Our role is to bridge that gap — by offering a platform where selfless healthcare, compassionate service and social change become sustainable.
We are based in Bengaluru, with a reach that flows through yoga mats, Ayurvedic lifestyle guidance and emotional healing for every heart that seeks it.
Why We Exist
In a world full of price tags, we wanted to build something different —
A space where services are offered without commercial obligation
A model where healing is not withheld due to affordability
A movement where you pay what you feel and give only if you are moved
We don’t chase numbers.
We chase emotions, truthful care and purpose.
Our Uniqueness: First of Its Kind in India
At Manovaha Foundation:
- There are no fixed consultation fees
- We operate on a model of “Pay If You Found Meaning”
- We invite donors with “Give So We May Reach Another”
- We don’t offer discounts — we offer dignity
- We don’t upsell products — we prescribe only when needed
This is India’s first-of-its-kind donation-integrated, empathy-led service platform, blending Ayurveda, Yoga, Community Wellness & all forms of Social Entrepreneurship with the ethics of giving.
Our Journey So Far
15 October 2020
🌸 Honoured the strength of Kashmiri women on International Rural Women’s Development Day — sharing stories, hope, and empowerment for a brighter future.
December 2020
🎤 Addressed youth and community members in Kashmir — inspiring hope, resilience, and the power of wellness in everyday life.
April 2021
🌿 Planted trees with schoolchildren in Kashmir — sowing seeds of care, hope, and harmony with nature for generations to come.
April 2021
💻 Inaugurated a Computer Skill Development Center at Cherakote, Lolab — opening new pathways of learning, livelihood, and dignity for local youth.
November 2021
🏏 Encouraged women’s cricket for the very first time in the history of Kupwara, Kashmir — breaking barriers, building confidence, and creating space for women in sports.
November 2024
🩺 Started free Ayurvedic consultations at Military Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram — serving soldiers and their families with care, respect, and holistic healing.
December 2024 — Thiruvananthapuram
🌿 Addressed veterans on the power of Ayurveda in Thiruvananthapuram — sharing holistic ways to heal, strengthen, and honour those who have served the nation.
January 2025 — Thiruvananthapuram
🩺 Started free Ayurvedic consultations for veterans at ECHS Polyclinic, Pangode, Thiruvananthapuram — extending holistic healing and gratitude to those who dedicated their lives to the nation.
February 2024 — Thiruvananthapuram
🎗️ Collaborated with Swasthi Foundation in the “Cancer Free Kerala” program — raising awareness, supporting screenings, and strengthening community health for a cancer-free tomorrow.
21 June 2025 — Online (International Yoga Day)
🧘♀️ Dr. Ashwini Navalgatti invited as Guest Speaker for International Yoga Day & TG e-Vidyalaya Launch — guiding rural students in Maharashtra towards confidence, resilience, and inner strength through yoga.
July 2025 — Mangrul, Maharashtra
🧘♂️ Started weekly yoga classes for schoolchildren in rural Maharashtra, in collaboration with Traceable Giving Foundation — nurturing young minds with balance, focus, and inner strength.
August 2025 — Online
🌞 Started daily live yoga sessions, Monday to Friday from 5–6 AM — creating a disciplined space for holistic well-being, open to all who wish to begin their mornings with balance and positivity.
August 2025 — Online (Maharashtra)
🌱 Conducted an awareness session on Ayurveda for schoolchildren in collaboration with Traceable Giving Foundation — planting seeds of holistic health and mindful living in the next generation.
26 July 2025 — Kupwara, Kashmir
🇮🇳 Collaborated with Kafila Foundation to celebrate Kargil Vijay Diwas with the Indian Army and schoolchildren — honoring the bravery of our soldiers and inspiring young hearts with courage and patriotism.
August 2024
🌐 Launched our official website — Manovaha Foundation — opening a gateway for Ayurveda, Yoga, and social collaborations under the Pay As You Wish model.
August 2025
📖 Launched “AyurTips” — a series of practical, bite-sized Ayurveda wisdom shared daily, helping people build awareness and live healthier, more mindful lives.
25 August 2025
💚 Issued our very first personalized Ayurvedic prescription under Manovaha Foundation — a holistic care plan blending medicine, diet, yoga, and lifestyle corrections, crafted with compassion and tradition.
