FPF Pillar: Initiative (I)

Health & Wellness

Make holistic wellness and emergency-response literacy accessible to every rural household — regardless of distance from a hospital or ability to pay.

180+
Sessions / Month
40+
Certified Instructors
8
Emergency Modules
12
Districts Reached

Yoga Kutumb Initiative

Launched as a community wellness movement, Yoga Kutumb trains rural women in a 200-hour certified curriculum to lead free weekly sessions in their own villages.

🧘 Wellness for all ages

Daily Postures

Adapted for rural bodies, agricultural workloads, and age groups 8-80.

🌬️ Stress Reduction

Breath-work & Meditation

Proven to reduce stress, blood pressure, and anxiety in rural communities.

🚑 Emergency Literacy

First Responder Training

Every instructor is trained to teach the 8 emergency PDFs alongside asana practice.

8 Emergency Modules

When the nearest hospital is two hours away, the first responder is a family member. These 8 PDFs turn every reader into a potential life-saver.

#01 Cardiac
Heart Attack & Arrest
Recognising symptoms and performing hands-only CPR.
#02 Neurological
Stroke (FAST)
Face, Arm, Speech, Time. Golden hour guidelines.
#03 Respiratory
Asthma & Choking
Heimlich maneuver and inhaler assistance protocols.
#04 Endocrine
Diabetic Emergencies
Managing severe hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) in the field.
#05 Immunology
Severe Allergies
Recognising anaphylaxis and responding to insect/snake bites.
#06 Orthopaedic
Trauma & Bleeding
Tourniquets, pressure, and splinting for rural accidents.
#07 Psychological
Mental Health Crisis
De-escalation and accessing the free 24x7 Kiran helpline.
#08 General
First Aid Quick Ref
Burns, cuts, fever management, and 108 ambulance dispatch.

Disclaimer: These PDFs are awareness modules, not a substitute for professional medical care. In any emergency, call 108 immediately.

Health FAQs

Are Yoga Kutumb sessions free? +
Yes. All Yoga Kutumb sessions are free for rural participants. Certified instructors volunteer their time. Materials are also free under CC-BY 4.0.
Can I become a certified yoga instructor? +
Yes. Our 200-hour Yoga Instructor Certification programme runs twice a year. Women from rural Chhattisgarh are given preference. Write to meercare@live.com to apply.
Can my school host a session? +
Yes. We partner with schools, anganwadi centres, and SHGs to host free weekly sessions. Contact us to schedule — we cover all 12 districts of Chhattisgarh.
Are the emergency PDFs a substitute for medical training? +
No. They are awareness modules for laypersons — not a substitute for professional training or care. Always call 108 in an emergency.
Can I print and distribute these PDFs? +
Yes. All Yoga Kutumb PDFs are licensed CC-BY 4.0. Print, distribute, and adapt with attribution to Meer Foundation.

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