Hey! I’m Ayesha Joshi
I’m a Somatic Mindset Practitioner and I help professional, queer (queer, trans, non-binary), South Asian Women/People confidently express their true selves to live a more fulfilling and authentic life.
If you’re wondering why, then keep reading!
From a young age, I have always been told who to be, what to be, how to act, how to dress, how to behave – it’s definitely part of the Indian culture to never show who you truly are in fear of embarrassment, shame & the dreaded… ‘what will they think’, mentally.
My parents were very liberal and claimed to not be like ‘other Indian parents’ (and they weren’t!) but unfortunately some of these values and beliefs are so deep rooted, it’s hard to shake them off.
Life had always been up & down, mostly down for most of my life. Having suffered with severe anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts & extreme self-loathing, I know full well how it feels to be in a place that you have no idea how you’re going to get out of.
Fast forward to the age of 22, my entire world got turned upside down when my dad passed away.
I was drowning even more in a pool of grief; the path of self-destruction pulled me in closer & made me spiral even further.
Bad decision after bad decision and hurting others around me, FORCED me to look in the mirror and ask, ‘what the f*k am I doing with my life?’
‘Ayesha, what do you REALLY want? What will make you happy?’
Peace.
The answer came to me as clear as day, I needed and wanted peace in my heart, to be free from the constant, internal turmoil, the pain, the heartbreak, the anger, the resentment that was residing within me.
So I made it my journey to heal from the inside out.
I knew nothing was going to change unless I made a change.
These life events were the catalyst in wanting to be truly confident and comfortable in my own skin, and authentically live a life that is aligned with my beliefs and values:
Losing my dad
Moving to South Korea
Training to be a Primary School teacher
Moving to Italy and falling in love with a woman
Retraining and qualifying as a coach
I was done with the toxic relationships, the toxic behaviour and wanted to find who I truly was and what I really wanted in life and I made it my mission to find out.
At the age of 30, I realised I was open to being in a same-sex relationship. I encountered a beautiful soul who captivated me from the very first moment. Never being attracted to, or having been in, a same-sex relationship was challenging to say the least.
But, at the age of 35, I can finally say…
Embracing authenticity, finding truth, and confidently standing true to myself without carrying the burdens of shame, anger, and resentment is an accomplishment I am extremely proud of.
The journey hasn’t been easy but it is why I’m here today to show you, you can do the same.
I’m here to guide you to the most inner parts of yourself to find what truly matters to you, to live with authenticity, to live with integrity and be fearless in following your dreams and desires.