About | The Happiness School — Discover Inner Happiness & Our Mission

About Us

The Happiness School is a not-for-profit initiative dedicated to helping individuals understand their true self and discover the happiness that lies within. Born out of a personal journey of transformation, it began with the realization that true joy doesn't come from chasing the external, but from connecting deeply with our own inner being.

What started as a quest to understand life’s deeper purpose has grown into a space where people can pause, reflect, and realign their life towards peace, purpose, and fulfillment. We believe that happiness is not elusive — it simply requires awareness, honesty, and guidance.

We are volunteer-driven, non-commercial, and rooted in the values of self-discovery and service. Every class, conversation, and course we offer is free of cost — because we believe that the path to true happiness should be accessible to anyone willing to walk it.

The Happiness School is for anyone ready to look inward with sincerity. If you’re seeking real growth, emotional freedom, and a more purposeful life, then this space is for you. Our mission is simple yet profound — to help every individual who comes to us unlock their inner happiness and become the best version of themselves.

Our Values

At The Happiness School, we believe that an organization is only as meaningful as the values it lives by. Our teachings, our culture, and the impact we create are all rooted in the principles we hold dear. These values are not just ideals — they are practices we strive to live by, embody in our guidance, and inspire in our students.

At The Happiness School, Truth goes far beyond just speaking honestly — it means discovering the inner truth about ourselves: our mind, our emotions, and our deepest nature.

Most people accept what they’re told or what they read as true. But real understanding begins only when we experience something directly. Even if someone shares the truth with us, it remains second-hand — just a belief — until we encounter it within.

That’s why our approach is rooted in direct observation and internal exploration. Much like a scientist who doesn’t settle for theory alone but tests, observes, and verifies, we too encourage students to question, reflect, and uncover their own inner truths. This process — of observing our thoughts, emotions, patterns, and reactions — is the self-experimentation that leads to true insight.

By valuing Truth in this way, we help individuals build the clarity, direction, and confidence needed to live a happy and fulfilling life — one based not on assumptions, but on what they have truly discovered within.

At The Happiness School, we believe that being selfish — in the truest sense — is the most powerful thing you can do for yourself. But selfishness, as we define it, isn’t about ignoring others; it’s about deeply understanding what truly brings you happiness.

If we look closely, every being is seeking happiness. Even acts of ‘selflessness’ are ultimately done because we believe they’ll bring us joy or peace. Every choice we make is based on beliefs — conscious or unconscious — about what will make us happy. And yet, many of us remain unhappy.

This gap lies in our beliefs. When our beliefs about happiness are misaligned with reality, our actions, no matter how well-intended, lead us astray. That’s why we turn inward.

Self-study is the process of exploring our inner world, our unconscious patterns, and our deeply held beliefs. It’s about understanding the mind, observing our habits, and uncovering what truly drives us.

At The Happiness School, self-study is not optional — it’s a prerequisite. Only when we begin to understand our true nature can we make meaningful change. Only then can we walk toward lasting happiness.

Love is perhaps the most misunderstood word in our world today. Many confuse it with attachment, desire, or dependence. But true love isn’t about possession — it’s about presence. It is the ability to give, completely and unconditionally, without expecting anything in return.

At The Happiness School, we see love not just as an emotion, but as our purest nature — a state of being that connects us to every living being around us.

Love is not limited to a partner, family, or a select few. It is a boundless energy within each of us. When we feel love, we feel compassion. We rejoice in others’ happiness, we support without judgment, and we live in gratitude.

People often say “love hurts.” But that’s not love — it’s the ego, the expectation, or the attachment tied to it. Pure love cannot hurt. It only heals, expands, and elevates.

Love is god. Love is bliss. Love is bhakti.

And that is what we strive to awaken in each student — this limitless, joyful love that leads to true inner happiness and spiritual fulfillment.

For many of us growing up, independence meant growing older, earning freedom, and having the ability to make our own decisions. But often, this definition focuses only on the external — freedom from rules, parents, or systems.

At The Happiness School, Independence means something deeper: not being dependent on anything or anyone for our happiness. It’s about freeing ourselves from the internal bondages that weigh us down — emotional reactions, external validation, and expectations that keep us trapped in patterns.

We believe that true happiness already lies within each of us. And anyone, with honest effort and introspection, can find it. That’s why we encourage our students to stop outsourcing their happiness to the world and instead explore the path to peace and joy within themselves.

No matter the external situation, there is a way to remain balanced and content. Cultivating this internal stability — this true independence — is what brings lasting fulfillment.

When we hear the word discipline, we often picture strict routines, the military, or rigid rules. But at The Happiness School, discipline goes much deeper — it’s about liberating ourselves from our internal resistance.

True discipline is not about force or rigidity. It’s about stepping outside our comfort zone. It means doing what’s right, even when it's not easy. When we eat with discipline, we don’t give in to cravings — we choose what truly serves our body. When we exercise with discipline, we overcome the urge to stay inactive and act despite resistance.

In essence, discipline is the ability to rise above our cravings and aversions. It is the strength to choose growth over comfort.

We believe that discipline is essential for transformation. At The Happiness School, our teachers live by this value, and we guide our students to develop it too. Because it is only through discipline that we gain freedom from internal obstacles — and begin the journey toward discovering our true self.

Meet the Teacher

Vrashank Yadav

After spending over a decade building and leading high-growth teams in the corporate world, Vrashank experienced a deep shift. Despite achieving all markers of success, he realized true fulfillment was missing.

That realization sparked a journey inward.

Through years of intense self-inquiry, spiritual practice, and self-study, Vrashank found what he had been chasing all along—lasting peace and happiness from within. Today, he devotes his life to helping others find that same joy through The Happiness School.

His teachings are grounded in ancient Indian philosophies, but delivered in a modern, relatable way. Students often describe his sessions as deeply intuitive, insightful, and healing—helping them find clarity, balance, and purpose in their own lives.