The Story Behind Aroha
It began with a simple question: What can we do when medicines alone are not enough?
My wife, Dr. Saroj — Senior Pulmonologist at NITRD — often shared stories of patients whose lives were limited by breathlessness, not just during exercise but even during everyday activities like climbing a few stairs or getting dressed.
One day, out of curiosity, I asked her:
"What do we do when medicines are not enough?"
— Sunil Meena, Founder
Her answer was simple:
"Pulmonary rehabilitation."
— Dr. Saroj, Senior Pulmonologist, NITRD
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a supervised programme of exercise, breathing training and education designed to help people with lung conditions move, breathe and live more comfortably.
That conversation stayed with me. I began to realise that helping someone breathe better is not only about treating a disease. It is also about helping them regain their strength, confidence and independence.
That was the seed from which Aroha Lung Wellness grew.
Inspired by this idea, I went on to learn yoga, and I have now been practising for six years. Today, our vision is to bring together the science of pulmonary rehabilitation with the supportive practices of yoga and breathing exercises — to help people with respiratory conditions improve their functional capacity and quality of life.
Aroha Lung Wellness was born from a simple belief: better breathing can open the door to a fuller life.
Rise beyond breathlessness.
Begin your journeyAroha Lung Wellness programmes are designed to complement, not replace, your medical care.