THE Alto Mind MOTTO
मन में है तो मुमकिन है
"Man Mein Hai To Mumkin Hai"
"What the mind can conceive, you can achieve."
Discover Our Story
OUR
COMPANY
Master Mindfit Growth Private Ltd
Master Mindfit Growth Private Ltd is an integrated ecosystem dedicated to empowering individuals, institutions, and communities through learning, leadership, wellness, immersive experiences, media, and social impact.
By bringing together premium courses, mentorship, retreats, marathons, summits, strategic partnerships, content production, and community initiatives under one unified brand, Alto Mind creates meaningful experiences that inspire growth, build resilience and create lasting impact.
"More than a company — a movement committed to helping people grow with purpose, lead with responsibility, and contribute to a stronger society."
Our Journey
From a single belief to a full ecosystem — every step of our journey has been driven by one purpose: building stronger minds, healthier bodies, and responsible leaders.
It Started with a Belief
Every transformation begins with a single belief that stronger minds create stronger individuals, stronger leaders, and stronger communities. That belief became the foundation of Master Mindfit Growth Private Ltd
Turning Purpose into Action
What began through mentorship, leadership sessions and human development initiatives,soon evolved into a platform that empowered individuals, institutions and organisations to grow with purpose.
Growing Beyond Learning
As the vision expanded, so did the ecosystem. Alto Mind evolved from delivering programs to creating experiences, producing impactful content, building communities, and developing initiatives that inspire change at every level.
Building an Ecosystem
Today, Master Mindfit Growth Private Ltd brings together learning, mentorship, experiences, media, and social impact under one unified platform, creating meaningful opportunities for individuals, institutions, and communities to learn, lead, and thrive.
The Journey Continues
Every course we launch, every marathon we organise, every summit we host, every partnership we build, and every life we impact is another step towards one vision.
Building
Healthier Bodies
Stronger minds and Peaceful Beings
EXPERT
GUIDANCE
Leadership & Core Team
Meet the Minds,
Psychologists & Master Coaches Behind Alto Mind
Founder
Capt. Sunder Chand Thakur
Founder & Director
An Army Veteran, Author, Mentor, and Ultra-endurance athlete with 30+ years of experience. He brings together his journey in leadership, media, and human performance to create transformative programs at Alto Mind.
Director
Dr. Shashikala
Director, Alto Mind
An academician Phd in Zoology, have 16 years of experience in the content development industry and elearning. She worked as Lead Subject Matter Expert at NIIT Pvt Ltd, Gurgaon and as Senior Instructional Designer at Hurix Digital Pvt Ltd., Mumbai.
Director
Bharat Chand Thakur
Director, Alto Mind
He is M.A., M.Ed., a retired Head of School, Directorate of Education, Delhi, and presently Director at Alto Mind. An avid cyclist, photographer and traveller, he is passionate about nature, the Himalayas, writing and lifelong learning.
FOUNDATIONAL
PRINCIPLES
Core Philosophy
Alto Mind believes that true growth is not merely about achieving more—it is about becoming
stronger within, healthier in body, clearer in thought, and richer in purpose.
Mind Mastery
Develop clarity, focus, emotional balance, confidence and the ability to consciously shape your thoughts and responses.
Body Vitality
Build physical strength, fitness, energy and healthy habits—because a healthy body supports a powerful mind.
Emotional Resilience
Learn to navigate challenges, setbacks and change with courage, adaptability and inner stability.
Inner Growth
Cultivate self-awareness, mindfulness, purpose and a deeper connection with oneself.
Purposeful Success
Transform inner strength into meaningful achievement—personally, professionally and socially.
Vision Statement
Capt. Sunder Chand Thakur
Founder & Director, Alto Mind
Capt. Sunder Chand Thakur is an Army Veteran, former Resident Editor of Navbharat Times Mumbai, Author, Mentor and Ultra-endurance athlete. With 30+ years of experience, his journey spans leadership, media, public speaking, endurance, mentorship, and human performance.
Over the years, he has delivered 100+ speaking engagements, authored 7+ published books, worked with 100+ organisations and institutions, and impacted 1M+ lives through his work, programs, and platforms. He has built a digital community of 150K+ on YouTube and 50K+ on Instagram.
An accomplished endurance athlete, he has completed the 100 KM Border Run, 100 KM Oxfam Trailwalker, and the world-renowned 90KM Comrades Marathon. Today, through Alto Mind, he brings together these experiences to create powerful programs, transformative experiences, and platforms built around performance, resilience, leadership, and human potential.
90KM Comrades Marathon
100KM Border Run
100KM Oxfam Trailwalker
My Journey
"I was born in Pithoragarh, a small hill town in Uttarakhand, into a family shaped by the discipline and sacrifice of Army life. My father joined the Army at sixteen. His unfulfilled dream of becoming an officer would eventually become an unexpected part of my own journey."
From the Hills to the Army
I completed my schooling and graduation in Science in Pithoragarh. My years in the National Cadet Corps (NCC) became an early foundation for discipline and leadership. I had the honour of commanding the All India Junior Division Contingent in Delhi and was awarded Best Cadet of Uttar Pradesh and subsequently Best Cadet in India.
Alongside NCC, I discovered my love for poetry. My poems began appearing in local newspapers, and I had the privilege of interviewing poet Baba Nagarjun and environmentalist Sunderlal Bahuguna.
Inspired partly by my father’s unfulfilled ambition, I cleared the CDS examination and SSB interview, joined the Officers Training Academy at Chennai and was commissioned into the Corps of Engineers, Indian Army
I served for five years and two months, including with the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Somalia in 1993.
From the Army to Journalism
I eventually took premature retirement to pursue my own dream, becoming a writer and journalist. Within a month, I joined the Times of India Group in Delhi as a Security Officer while continuing to write. I later joined Navbharat Times as a Junior Assistant Editor in 2003 and rose to become Resident Editor, Mumbai, in 2010
During these years, I remained deeply connected with Hindi literature and authored three poetry collections, a short story collection, and a novel. I also had the opportunity to mentor my nephew, Unmukt Chand, who went on to captain India to victory in the 2012 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup.
The Turning Point
In 2012, I decided to run a marathon. I went straight for the full 42.2 km run and completed the Mumbai Marathon in 4 hours and 45 minutes in 2013. Running transformed my life.I quit smoking, dramatically reduced alcohol, changed my diet, and began exploring the deeper relationship between the body, mind, and consciousness.
I went on to complete ultramarathons, including the 90 km Comrades Marathon and 100 km Hell Race. Alongside endurance running, I trained in NLP, life coaching, and mind coaching, and completed certified Yoga Teacher Training at The Yoga Institute, Mumbai. My physical journey gradually became an inner journey. I began studying the Vedanta and Bhagavad Gita, exploring consciousness and developing a deep personal understanding of non-duality.
The Birth of Alto Mind
Looking back, every chapter of my life has contributed something essential:
Army → Discipline
Poetry → Introspection
Journalism → Clarity
Mentoring → Patience
Running → Endurance
Yoga → Look Within
These experiences came together to shape Alto Mind — founded on a simple belief: when we elevate our awareness, we transform the quality of our lives.
Dr.
Shashikala
Director, Alto Mind
Dr. Shashikala
An academician PhD in Zoology with 16 years of experience in the content development industry and e-learning. She worked as Lead Subject Matter Expert at NIIT Pvt Ltd, Gurgaon and as Senior Instructional Designer at Hurix Digital Pvt Ltd., Mumbai
PhD in Zoology
16+ Yrs E-Learning
Instructional Design
NIIT & Hurix Digital
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