Our Team

Anuja Chindarkar BAMS, PGPP

Anuja is an Ayurveda Vaidya, having completed her graduation as a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery in India. Anuja furthered her qualifications in India by completing a Post Graduate Proficiency diploma in ‘Panchkarma’ and practiced in various Ayurveda clinics and hospitals in India as a Registered Medical Officer. Before moving to Vancouver, she had practiced successfully as an Ayurveda Panchkarma specialist at her own clinic in Mumbai, India. She is currently based out of Downtown Vancouver, where she provides consultations in Ayurveda therapy for various ailments. She believes that Ayuveda, being the oldest holistic science known to mankind, holds the key to a truly harmonious life. Anuja teaches Ayurveda: Mind/Body Healing at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition’s Vancouver Campus.

Upon completing my Bachelor’s in Instrumentation Engineering, I decided to follow my passion as a Senior Yoga, Dance Instructor & Performing artist with the Shiamak Davar’s Institute for the Performing Arts (SDIPA). For 15 years i taught Yoga and Dance in Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Banglore, Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver. I was fortunate to have performed with the dance company in Egypt, London, San Francisco, Amsterdam, Malaysia, China, Dubai, Toronto, and Vancouver.

I am certified by the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram in India as a Yoga Acharya (ERYT-500). I taught “Shiamak’s Inner Dance Movement,”(IDM) a programme which uses movement, yoga, and breathing along with rhythm and vibration to help align the body, mind and spirit. I have a level 2 in Reiki and have completed the Advanced Ayurvedic Studies course from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition in Vancouver.

During my journey, as a Dancer and Yoga Instructor, I experienced the power of the performing arts and therapeutic touch as a medium to provide comfort, relaxation, and manage pain. This eventually led me to study at Vancouver College of Massage Therapy (VCMT). Upon completion, the school honoured me with their “Heart Award “ given for ‘Unconditional positive regard for others combined with a passionate commitment to excellence in the massage therapy profession.’

I offer a “trauma-informed practice”, one which fosters an environment where the unique story of each person’s life experience is met with body-oriented compassion and awareness to safely and respectfully provide appropriate care and service. Functional Neurology, Craniosacral therapy Orthopedic & Active Rehab are my preferred areas of practice

I believe that the human body has an innate intelligence. A Natural ability to heal and restore balance. When not at work, I love spending time with my daughter and wife watching movies singing, and dancing, I love being surrounded by nature, reading, and listening to music.

Certifications/Workshops

Bachelor of Engineering in Instrumentation:- 2000.

Yoga Teachers Training (300 hours ):-2003. Yoga, Advanced Teachers Training(500 hours):-2006

Advanced Ayurvedic Studies - Institute of Holistic Nutrition - 2011

Registered Massage Therapy VCMT (3000 hours) 2014.

Manual Lymph Drainage -level 1 Dr. Vodder School International: -2014.

Somatic Explorations Workshops - Cadaver lab 2013-2014.

Restoring Mobility to Clavicle workshop -2015.

NEUROKINETIC THERAPY. NKT Level 1 - September 2016. NKT Level 2 - November 2016. NKT Level 3 - March 2017.

PROPRIOCEPTIVE DEEP TENDON REFLEX: P-DTR Foundation Series Module 1-August 2018. Module 2- September 2018. Module 3 -October 2018. Module 4-November 2018.

P-DTR:- Intermediate Series Module 1-April 2019 Module 2- May 2019

P-DTR:- Advanced Series Module 1-September 2019. Module 2-December2019.

Introduction To Clinical Pilates-Calibrate Pilates September 19 & September 26, 2021.

Trauma-Informed Practice for Massage Therapists -Elisa Peterson December 4th & 5th -2021

Posterior Thorax and Spine Cadaver Pro-Section-Somatic Explorations : August 13th 2022

Lower Extremities Cadaver Pro-Section -Somatic Explorations : August 23 2022

Primitive Reflex Integration - PESI, Karen Pryor : 2024

CranioSacral Therapy CST1 - Upledger Institute International - June 2025

Currently Working on

Closed Chain Biomechanics of the Lower Limb - Anatomy In Motion - Gary Ward

Biomechanics Of The Upper Body In Motion -Anatomy In Motion - Gary Ward

The Vagus Nerve Program - Jessica Maguire

Freya joins Intention Wellness to build “Foundations” & develop the 200-hour Somatic Yoga teachers training certification program. She is dedicated to helping people move with ease, confidence, and self-empowerment. She brings a decade of healthcare experience alongside a lifelong passion for martial arts, sports, and fitness.

She blends functional training, mobility work, and body awareness practices to create programs that build core resilience.

Her trauma-informed coaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that movement should look and feel good. Freya’s seven-year commitment to Peloton training—strength, cardio, and mobility—continues to shape her growth and influence her teaching style.

She recently completed workshops in DNS Strength Training and Animal Flow. She adapts her approach to meet everyone’s needs and their unique nervous system, integrating mindful movements and core activations to enhance both physical performance and overall well-being, as well as confidence in oneself.

When she’s not coaching, Freya enjoys spending time with her friends and trying new restaurants. She is often travelling, exploring trails, and soaking up the sun. Her love for travelling and nature fuels her belief that movement is a way to connect not only with our bodies but also to live in alignment with the world around us. 


Professional Development and Certifications DNS Strength Training 1 – Rehabilitation Prague School, 2025

Animal Flow Level 1 – Global Bodyweight Training, 2025

Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C – Life Preservers, 2025

Trauma-Informed Practice Training Level 1 & 2 – UBC, 2023

Vice Chair, Pharmacy Advisory Committee – College of Pharmacists of BC, 2023-2026.

Psychological First Aid – Coursera, 2021

Currently working on

National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) - Registered Personal Trainer (RPT)