My Training in Psychology & Coaching
I’m Anu Kushwaha, a Masters in Psychology from Indira Gandhi National Open University situated in India and a certified Cognitive Hypnotic Coach trained at the Institute of Clinical Hypnosis and Related Sciences.
I utilize hypnosis and coaching techniques from my training to unlock your potential and help you achieve your goals. My approach is practical and result-oriented, aiming to empower you to create positive change and overcome challenges for lasting results.


I am a 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝘆𝗽𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 from the Institute of Clinical Hypnosis and Related Sciences (ICHARS).
With the help of advanced 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝘆𝗽𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀, 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀 (𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹, 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹, 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹), 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗯-𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻.
I specialize in helping clients develop advanced behavioral management strategies and break destructive habits so that they can naturally and effectively overcome burnout and enhance their overall life coaching experience.
My training in hypnosis and coaching enables me to support you in reaching your goals by harnessing practical, results-driven methods to inspire positive change and tackle challenges.
My Classical Hatha Yoga Training and Personal Sadhana
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I completed 3,640 hours of intensive Classical Hatha Yoga teacher training at Sadhguru Gurukulam, Isha Yoga Center, Coimbatore. This immersive residential programme extended over approximately six months in a consecrated environment and became one of the most significant milestones of my life.


The training was not limited to learning yoga postures or teaching techniques. Its deeper purpose was to prepare me to remain grounded, aware and authentic while offering Classical Hatha Yoga to others. The process demanded discipline, sustained effort and a willingness to move beyond my physical, mental and emotional limitations. This intense experience strengthened my personal sadhana and transformed the way I understand myself, my responsibilities and my work with others.
An important part of my yogic journey has been spending seven consecutive days in complete silence.
This experience helped me observe my thoughts and mental patterns with greater clarity, without immediately reacting to them. I continue this practice twice each year because it supports deeper self-awareness, inner stability and clarity in ways that are often difficult to express in words.
Alongside my formal education in psychology, my consistent yogic practices form the inner foundation of my work as a performance and wellbeing coach and Classical Hatha Yoga teacher.

I do not see yoga merely as a collection of physical exercises. For me, it is a living process of self-transformation. It helps an individual develop greater balance in the body, clarity in the mind and stability in the way they respond to life.


My sadhana gives me the strength, steadiness and insight required to support people experiencing stress, anxiety, burnout, emotional exhaustion and performance pressure.
Through my work, I aim to serve as a sincere instrument through which people can reconnect with their natural sense of calm, wellbeing and inner capability.
My Journey of Self-Discovery: From Social Expectations to a Meaningful Life
Problems are often described as the mother of innovation. In my life, challenges became the source of a deeper yearning—to understand myself, question accepted beliefs and discover what it truly means to live with purpose.

I was born in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, and raised in Etawah. From an early age, I experienced a constant conflict between what society expected from me and what my inner voice was asking me to become.
The world around me expected me to study, settle down and follow a conventional path. However, something within me refused to accept a life shaped entirely by social expectations. I wanted to pursue my dreams, make independent choices and create a meaningful life rather than simply follow the crowd.
The expectations surrounding marriage created another inner conflict. Society often viewed marriage through the limited criteria of a suitable job, family background and social approval. I yearned for something deeper—a genuine emotional and spiritual connection based on mutual understanding, respect and shared values.
For many years, these conflicts left me confused. I even wondered whether something was wrong with me because I could not comfortably fit into the standards created by society. With time and self-reflection, I began to understand that I was not meant to reduce myself to fit into a predetermined role.
I realised that my discomfort was not a weakness. It was an invitation to discover my authentic self.
As a woman, I frequently encountered expectations that encouraged conformity rather than freedom, courage and individuality. Yet my inner voice continued to remind me that I was born to grow, explore and rise beyond limitations.
Fortunately, I kept listening to that voice.
The path was not always easy, but it gradually led me towards self-awareness, personal transformation and a more meaningful and fulfilled life. Every challenge encouraged me to look deeper, question my conditioning and move closer to the truth of who I am.
Today, this journey forms an important foundation of my work in psychology, Classical Yoga, performance and wellbeing. My own experiences help me understand people who appear successful externally but feel conflicted, anxious, emotionally exhausted or disconnected within.
I believe that transformation begins when we stop trying to become what the world expects and start listening to the deeper intelligence within us. My journey has taught me that being different is not a problem to be corrected. Sometimes, it is the beginning of discovering our true direction.


Someone once told me, “When you change, the whole world around you begins to change.” At the time, I did not fully believe or understand this statement. Today, however, I am living its truth.
Life has taken me through challenges, inner conflicts and profound transformations. Each experience has offered an invaluable lesson about the mind, human behaviour and our ability to move from struggle towards greater ease.
These insights inspired me to write my book, Push Start to Auto Start: Drive Your Life with Ease—a practical guide to help readers understand themselves, move beyond limiting patterns and create a more balanced, fulfilling and effortless way of living.

Footnotes
- Any event organised by Back to Wellbeing is NOT associated with Isha Foundation, Sadhguru Gurukulam or any other Isha entity. Classical Hatha Yoga Teachers certified by Sadhguru Gurukulam are authorised solely to impart Classical Hatha Yoga practices; such certification does not confer authorization or qualification to conduct any other programs or activities. ↩︎
