Our Wisdom Partner
Aruna Narayan
Facilitator, Mindfulness & Compassion Teacher
“Going from Knowledge to Wisdom.”
Aruna Narayan’s life is a journey of deep personal transformation—anchored in a profound belief that true change begins from within.
A certified CBCT (Cognitively Based Compassion Training) facilitator, Vipassana practitioner, and former business leader, Aruna now guides individuals toward clarity, emotional resilience, and mindful living. Her work integrates Buddhist psychology, neuroscience, and lived wisdom to create lasting inner shifts.
From Design to Manufacturing
Aruna began her career in Pune as a Principal Architect and Interior Designer, where she developed a deep appreciation for structure, balance, and beauty—qualities that now shape her mindful, systematic approach to self-awareness.
She later moved into manufacturing, eventually leading a company as Managing Director for over 18 years. Yet behind her success, a quiet call for something deeper began to emerge—a pull toward exploring life beyond professional titles and external achievements.
A Monastery, A Teacher & A Path Unfolds
The search ultimately led Aruna to a retreat at a renowned Tibetan nun Khandro Rinpoche’s monastery in Dehradun. The heart and mind-opening teachings at the retreat and her voracious appetite for reading Buddhist sutras and their commentaries peppered with contemplation and meditation reshaped her worldview.
She encountered three key insights:
- Change is constant. Suffering comes from resisting it.
- The mind—not circumstances—shapes our experience.
- Transformation is not mystical—it is methodical. Anyone can do it.
These truths, aligned deeply with Buddhist teachings, sparked a powerful shift.
Beginning in 2014, Aruna immersed herself in Buddhist psychology, contemplative science, and ultimately the powerful technique of Vipassana meditation—not just to learn, but to live.
This path led her to become a Vipassana teacher, sharing accessible practices and knowledge to help others cultivate an understanding of their mind to facilitate emotional stability and self-awareness that uproots the confusion and anxiety that we all live with today.
From Industry Leadership to Inner Leadership
In 2022, she made a bold choice—stepping away from her leadership role to focus fully on mental wellness and transformation. She began offering structured self-awareness and meditation programs, impacting over 100 participants with her grounded, practical approach.
In 2023, her commitment was recognized by Emory University, which invited her to join their global CBCT facilitator program. She earned her certification in December 2024, further strengthening her impact in the field of emotional well-being.
The IntuiWell Connection
Later in 2024, Vallabh met Aruna at one of her Vipassana workshops. Their shared passion for real, actionable transformation sparked an immediate connection. A collaboration began—first in program design, and soon after, she joined the IntuiWell core team.
With Vallabh as the Practical Mindset Shift Strategist, Shivani as the Nutrition and Physical Health Guide, and Aruna bringing depth through mindfulness and compassion, the trio was complete—offering a holistic, mind-body-self transformation journey to wellness.
