BioGRAPHY

Aruna Lakkur Nāgappa Srinivasa Murthy (known as Aruna Shields) is a Meditation Expert and Clinical Hypno-Psychotherapist with a background as an international lead actress.

Educated in England, she attended Durham School, earned a distinction from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, and graduated from Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London.

Winner of Miss India Talent UK for belly dancing, she went on to achieve international acclaim as a leading actress. She starred in the French prehistoric epic AO: The Last Hunter, the Bollywood action thriller Prince (featuring the smash hit "Tere Liye" with over 1 billion views), and the arthouse feature Mr. Singh Mrs. Mehta.

Known for performing her own stunts—including martial arts & motorbike bungee jumps—she was named a Google Zeitgeist Fastest Rising Star, featured on the cover of The Times of India, and invited to shoot for Vogue alongside select high-fashion modeling work.

In 2011, Aruna stepped away from the film industry to dedicate her life to helping people return to calm. By 2012, she had established an international private practice, supporting select clientele across Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, Malibu recovery centers, and London. During Covid lockdown, she pioneered a worldwide online meditation group for Sidha’s (advanced meditators).

Currently based in London, Aruna sees clients in person and virtually worldwide, while sharing guided meditations and insights to help people return to calm on her youtube channel.

Aruna descends from a documented lineage of sages dating back to 3143 B.C.E. who love and revere all beings; Aruna therefore often includes her pet cats and snakes in online content.

Education & background

Clinical & Academic

  • Diploma in Hypnosis & Psychotherapy | National College of Hypnosis & Psychotherapy, London

  • Diploma in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) | Developed at the University of Oxford

Ancestral & Meditative

  • Aruna Lakkur Nagappa Srinivasa Murthy (known as Aruna Shields)

  • Sage from a tradition dating back to 3143 B.C.E.

  •  TM Sidha (Highly Advanced Meditator)

Performance & The Arts

  • BA (Hons) | Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts, London

  • Distinction | Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London