Arya K Balan
Kannur
Summary
Equipped with a postgraduate degree in Food and Nutrition and hands-on hospital-based training , currently engaged in promoting holistic well-being through yoga instruction. Known for strong communication and interpersonal abilities, coupled with a deep commitment to health education, preventive care, and client-centered guidance.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Yoga Instructor
Ujjayi yoga fitness
Bangalore
09.2024 - Current
- Conduct group, personal, prenatal/postnatal, and therapeutic yoga sessions both online and offline, tailored to individual needs with focus on alignment, breathwork, and holistic well-being.
- Proficient in multiple yoga styles including Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, and Meditation-based practices to suit diverse client goals.
Dietary Intern
Bangalore Baptist Hospital
Bangalore
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted in nutritional assessment, diet planning, and patient counseling across departments including general medicine, surgery, pediatrics, endocrinology and oncology.
- Gained hands-on experience in therapeutic diets (renal, diabetic, cardiac, post-op, etc.) and coordinated with dietitians to support patient recovery through medical nutrition therapy.
Education
Master of Science - Food And Nutrition
Government College For Women
Thiruvananthapuram 07.2022 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Home Science
Nirmalagiri College
KANNUR 06.2019 - 06.2022
Skills
- Nutritional assessment
- Patient counseling
- Therapeutic diets
- Yoga instruction
- Prenatal yoga expertise
- Time management
- Communication
Certification
- Diabetes Educator Training,Christian Medical College, Vellore – May 2021
- Diploma in Yoga Teacher Training,State Resource Centre – June 2023
- 85-Hour Pre & Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training,Registered Yoga School (RYS) — July 2024
Accomplishments
- Aspire Research Award 2024 for the study titled "A Study on the Effectiveness of Integrated Diet and Yoga Therapy on Menstrual Distress and Quality of Life in Young Women with Primary Dysmenorrhea”.
- Represented the University of Kerala in the South Zone Inter-University Yogasana Championship.
- Third Place in the State Yogasana Championship.
- Qualified the UGC-NET (First Level) – Eligibility for PhD admission.
Affiliations
- Junior Red Cross Volunteer (High School)
- National Service Scheme (NSS) Volunteer (Undergraduate)
- Conducted diet clinic for students once every week during postgraduation (2022–2024)
- MIME Participant – University Youth Festival
Languages
Malayalam
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Tamil
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Yoga Instructor
Ujjayi yoga fitness
09.2024 - Current
Dietary Intern
Bangalore Baptist Hospital
04.2024 - 05.2024
Master of Science - Food And Nutrition
Government College For Women
07.2022 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Home Science
Nirmalagiri College
06.2019 - 06.2022
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