About Us
At Cognitrain Academy, our goal is to revolutionize the way individuals learn by imparting scientifically proven strategies to reach their full learning potential. We live in times where mind power is more essential than muscle power. Today, the real challenge is to keep ourselves updated with the ever-evolving technologies, techniques, and topics in any given field. The skill of learning faster and efficient is taking precedence over grades, many professionals are obliged to learn new technologies and their current area of work is rarely similar to what they have studied formally.
“Learning is a life long process and it should not be limited to 16 years of formal education.”
The formative years must lay the foundation for strong cognitive skills that help an individual steer through life which in turn leads to improvements in self-esteem, self-confidence, and emotional stability. Research has made it evident that our brain can keep developing new abilities throughout our lifetime. Systematic brain training can potentially result in the improvement of a number of cognitive skills including attention, working memory, problem-solving abilities, reading, etc.
Today, though our literacy rates are improving, more than 50% of students in grade five cannot read a grade two text and comprehend it precisely. The solution to this problem is teaching students “how to learn” along with what to learn. Quality and Quantity do not go hand-in-hand and it is time to lay stress on the quality of education. Only when we teach children to learn how to learn can we stop the majority of them from failing in academics and life.
“Education is preeminently a matter of quality, not amount. – Henry Ford”
At Cognitrain Academy, our training programs are created with an extensive focus on developing and strengthening core cognitive skills such as memory, attention, reading, creativity, information organization, planning and general learning. Through our comprehensive courses, workshops and resources – students and professionals will be astonished by the depth of impactful content and experience a visibly significant increase in their ability to recall information, organize their information and learn smarter.
Meet Our Founder
Vyshnavi Yarlagadda
An International Grandmaster of Memory representing India, Vyshnavi holds impressive accolades as a 4-time World Record Holder and a 6-time Gold Medalist at the World Memory Championships. Notably, she secured her place in the history of memory sports as the first Indian to clinch an open category gold medal at the World Memory Championships. She is the first Indian to set a Junior World Record and the first Indian woman to secure a Gold medal in the World Junior Memory Championships. She also holds the distinction of being the youngest Indian and the first woman in India to achieve the title of International Master of Memory.
Her achievements were recognized by the President of India, Shri. Pranab Mukherjee, who honored her as one of the top 100 women achievers of India in 2016 at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi. She was among the five sportspersons who received this prestigious award.
Vyshnavi boasts an impressive collection of over 100 National and International Medals, a stellar compilation of 4 World Records and 15 National records in the field of memory sports. Furthermore, she has received numerous awards from esteemed organizations around the world. Notably, she was bestowed with the esteemed title of “The Warrior of the Mind” by the World Memory Sports Council in 2019, underscoring her unwavering commitment to memory sports and fair play.
Amidst her remarkable accomplishments, there has always been an unwavering fire within her to revolutionize how individuals approach learning. Fueled by a deep dissatisfaction with how the traditional education system made learning feel like a chore, she ardently sought out ways to bring the joy and curiosity back into learning she once had as a child. This determination propelled her to defy conventional boundaries and embrace a multidisciplinary path.
She went on to pursuing everything that sparked interest in her. Despite her homeschooling background, she has graduated in Psychology, Mass Communications & Journalism, and even dabbled in fashion designing, leading to the creation of her own clothing brand, Navishka, in 2019. She attributes her success to her ability to learn faster and efficient than her peers, resulting in her acquiring a diverse set of skills. She is a firm believer that education is not meant to be hard but fun. She loves sharing her tips, tricks, and techniques to help individuals learn better and still make time for their hobbies and activities. She has been visiting various under-resourced schools in suburban and rural areas since 2017 and has trained many students.
Armed with a degree in Psychology and Journalism, a diploma in Fashion Designing, and a stellar track record in memory sports, Vyshnavi was uniquely poised to bring her vision to life. Through the launch of Cognitrain Academy, she set out to create an empowering platform that would revolutionize learning strategies, empowering individuals to unlock their full cognitive potential and excel in both academia and life!
