Every journey begins with a single step—sometimes a stumble, sometimes a leap of faith. Mine started as a child who lived in the shadows of self-doubt, insecurity, and an overwhelming need to find a place in this world. Growing up as an introverted child, I often felt like I didn’t belong. The noise of the outside world was overwhelming, and I found solace in my silence.
While my parents dreamed of me becoming a doctor or a professor, I had a different vision for myself. I liked science & maths but I was also passionate about designing, creativity, and fashion merchandising. I started my career in Ahmedabad, working as a visual merchandiser, and soon decided to chase bigger dreams by moving to Mumbai. The city of dreams, they called it—but dreams often come with trials.
Mumbai welcomed me with struggles. I faced betrayal, failures, and countless setbacks. I lost money, hope, and found myself sinking into depression. I remember the day my bag was snatched in an auto-rickshaw, taking my last possessions. That night, I called my mom, feeling completely shattered, unable to hold back my tears any longer.
It was then that my mother suggested Vipassana—a 10-day silent meditation retreat that cost nothing. It felt like a lifeline in my stormy sea, and I grabbed it with both hands. Those 10 days were transformative, not just because of the silence but because of the profound peace I found within myself. It was as if, amidst all the chaos, I discovered a place of stillness—a place that had always been there, waiting to be found.
After completing Vipassana, a miracle came my way. At the railway station, on my way back to Mumbai, I received a job offer over the phone. It felt like a blessing, a divine sign to continue on this newfound path.
One experience stands out clearly—my time on the Dadar bridge. During my early days in Mumbai, I found myself standing there, on one of the city’s busiest and most chaotic spots. Overwhelmed by the crowd, the noise, and the city’s relentless energy, I stood frozen in place, tears welling up in my eyes. At that moment, I felt small, defeated, and completely lost.
But Vipassana had changed something within me. After the course, I was no longer that lost person. The inner silence and strength I found empowered me to explore life in ways I never had before. I found the courage to travel solo, venturing to places I had never imagined visiting on my own. From feeling overwhelmed on the Dadar bridge to journeying across the world alone, embracing freedom and adventure—that’s the transformation that Vipassana brought to my life.
Today, I walk this path with purpose, guiding others to find the peace and strength within them, just as I once did. Beyond healing my physical, mental, and emotional health, I discovered my true calling—a journey of empowering others through yoga, holistic healing, and mindfulness. And for every struggle, every tear, every silent moment in Vipassana, I am forever grateful to my guru and all the teachers who have lit the way forward.
