Aruna Lakkur Nāgappa Srinivasa Murthy (known as Aruna Shields) is a therapist, meditation expert, and lineage-grounded guide based in London. A former international cinema lead, she chose to depart from the commercial film industry in 2011 to commit to a decade of intensive, private inner study, clinical training, and metaphysical discipline.

Lineage & Heritage

Of Indian and English descent, Aruna spent her formative years in the North-East of England and India before relocating to London for her university education. She descends from a documented lineage of sages dating back to 3143 B.C.E., who revere all beings and hold a specific connection to Vedic serpent traditions. Polytheistic in her personal orientation, Aruna honors the many faces of the Divine while deeply respecting all faiths and the sovereign personal choices of the individual.

Creative & Cinematic Career

Prior to her clinical focus, Aruna trained extensively in the arts, earning a distinction from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and graduating from Central Saint Martins University of the Arts London. After winning Miss India Talent UK, she was scouted by an acting agent, launching an international cinematic career as a lead actress across the UK, French, and Indian film industries. Her notable work includes starring as the lead in the action thriller Prince, the adventure film AO: The Last Hunter, independent feature Mr. Singh Mrs. Mehta, and hit song Tere Liye.

Lead: ‘Aki’ in AO: The Last Hunter

Contemporary Practice

Today, this rare intersection of high-profile public exposure, rigorous creative training, and a 5,000-year-old lineage grounding directly informs her contemporary practice.

Operating with discretion, Aruna now acts as a foundational anchor and guide for a highly specific clientele—including elite public figures, executives, and individuals navigating the unique pressures of awakening, visibility, intense psychological landscapes, and complex recovery.

During Covid lockdown she pioneered the first online groups for advanced meditators (Sidhas) worldwide.