Our story is simple
Idhya was born from the belief that healing is innate. Our role is not to fix, but to create safe spaces where people can rest, release, and reconnect with themselves
The Philosophy
At Idhya, we see healing as a journey that unfolds gently, with presence.
- Healing is Innate — We trust the body and spirit know how to heal when given space.
- Stillness is Power — Silence, rest, and slowness are not escapes from life, but the ground for clarity and resilience.
- Embodiment Over Ideology — We value direct experience over dogma, welcoming people of all paths and beliefs.
- Ancient Roots, Modern Lives — Indian wisdom, reimagined for today’s pace and challenges.
At Idhya, we see healing as a journey that unfolds gently, with presence.
Our Vision & Mission
To make wellbeing a way of life, not a luxury.
A world where every individual feels safe to pause, breathe, release, and reconnect with themselves. A world where stillness, healing, and balance are seen as essential, not optional.
To create accessible spaces and experiences — in-studio, online, and global — where people can rest, learn, and grow through sound, breath, movement, and conscious education.
Gouri Deshmukh
Co-Founder | Breath, Sound & Leadership Guide
With two decades in corporate leadership and training, Gouri has witnessed firsthand how stress and burnout quietly affect people. Her path blends structure with soul — weaving breathwork, sound practices, and creative expression into tools for resilience.
Gouri brings clarity, presence, and compassion to every session, helping participants find balance in both mind and heart.
Shilpa Thaker
Co-Founder | Meditation facilitator, Yoga, Movement & Rhythm Guide
Shilpa’s journey began in biochemistry and global professional work, but her heart always returned to movement and rhythm. With roots in yoga and classical dance, she sees the body as medicine and rhythm as healing.
Her work makes wellbeing simple, joyful, and accessible, blending science with art to bring healing into everyday life.
Team Members
Healing has no borders. The same need for rest, balance, and emotional safety exists whether you are in Mumbai, Melbourne, or New York. Idhya was created as a sanctuary for all — and through our digital and international initiatives, we now bring this vision across cultures and continents.
- GPS (Guided Personal Sanctuary): Our digital platform brings meditation, breathwork, and sound healing to anyone, anywhere — a portable sanctuary in your pocket.
- Global Retreats: Carefully curated retreats offer immersive experiences where seekers from around the world gather in safe, high-vibration spaces to rest and realign.
- International Collaborations: We partner with global facilitators, healers, and organisations to share Indian-rooted wisdom in formats that resonate worldwide.
Wherever you are — at home, in your workplace, or across oceans — Idhya can be your anchor to pause, breathe, and begin again.
Global Vision
Community & Trust
Begin your Idhya journey Today!
Whether you come for rest, for learning, or simply for a pause — Idhya is ready to hold space for you.