By Shruti Menon Seeboo
The mirror is a curious thing; it shows us the world as it appears, but rarely as it feels. For the modern Mauritian woman, the reflection is often crowded. It is filled with the shimmering expectations of corporate success, the soft but heavy mantle of motherhood, and the invisible scripts of being the “perfect” partner, daughter, and caregiver. In the pursuit of excellence across these multiple identities, the woman behind the glass often becomes a ghost in her own life—high-performing on the outside, but profoundly disconnected within. This disconnect is precisely what Ashmita Muthoora, the Founder and CEO of Flow Mauritius, is determined to bridge. On 8 March 2026, coinciding with International Women’s Day, she is orchestrating a radical homecoming of the soul: “Sacred Mirrors,” a full-day transformational experience at the Hilton Resort and Spa, led by the internationally acclaimed life coach and hypnotherapist, Kavyal Sedanni.
Ashmita’s journey to this moment was not paved with mysticism, but with the grit of the boardroom. Her transition from the corporate world to the realm of conscious coaching was born from a realisation that strategy alone cannot sustain a human being. She observed that while many were winning the external game of titles and performance, they were losing the internal battle for peace. “My corporate journey taught me structure, strategy, and performance,” Ashmita reflects, looking back at the genesis of her vision. “But at some point, I realised that many high-performing professionals were successful externally but completely disconnected internally. The real lightbulb moment was understanding that Mauritius lacked a dedicated space where people—especially women—could pause, reconnect with themselves, and grow both personally and professionally.” This realisation became the cornerstone of Flow Mauritius, a space designed not for mere fitness or surface-level coaching, but for total alignment, awareness, and transformation.
The choice of the name “Flow” is a deliberate departure from the chaotic “hustle” culture that dominates modern leadership. To Ashmita, flow is a state of grace where the mind, body, and emotions move in unison rather than in conflict. In the Mauritian context, where the pressure to conform to traditional and modern expectations creates a constant internal noise, finding this state is a revolutionary act. “Flow represents more than the psychological state of being ‘in the zone,'” she explains. “For us, it means living and leading from alignment—when your mind, body, and emotions are working together instead of against each other. In the Mauritian context, many people live under pressure, expectations, and constant noise. Flow is about helping them reconnect to clarity, energy, and purpose.” This philosophy suggests that leadership is not an external reaching, but an internal grounding. It is about moving away from the exhaustion of “carrying” and toward the ease of “being.”
The timing of this event is poignant. While the previous decade was defined by women breaking into leadership roles, the current struggle is one of sustainability. The modern leader is often drowning in the “multi-hyphenate” trap. Ashmita notes that five years ago the struggle was mainly breaking into leadership positions, but today, many women are in those roles. The real challenge now is sustaining balance while carrying multiple identities: leader, mother, partner, daughter, and caregiver. “The pressure to excel everywhere can become overwhelming,” she notes. This pressure often manifests as a peculiar kind of paradox: “One recurring theme I see is self-doubt hidden behind strength,” Ashmita observes. “Many women appear confident externally but internally question whether they are doing enough or being enough. This event is about helping them reconnect with self-trust and self-compassion.”
It is this hidden self-doubt that “Sacred Mirrors” seeks to dismantle. By bringing Kavyal to Mauritius for her only appearance on the island, Ashmita is introducing a depth of work that transcends standard professional development. Sedanni, whose work has been featured on Oprah Winfrey’s platforms and followed by millions globally, brings a visceral, lived experience to the room. She does not “fix” her participants; she acts as a mirror, allowing them to see the subconscious patterns that govern their lives. Through a combination of mirror work, family constellations, and hypnotherapy, Sedanni reaches the spaces that traditional talk therapy often leaves untouched.
“What resonated with me about Kavyal is her deep understanding of the subconscious mind,” Ashmita says. “Many challenges we face are not about capability—they come from deep internal beliefs and emotional patterns. Her work in hypnotherapy helps people access and transform those patterns.” For the Mauritian woman, these patterns are often inherited ghosts of “shoulds” and “musts” passed down through generations. Ashmita points out that many carry the heavy burden of needing to be the perfect mother and the successful leader simultaneously, without ever being allowed to fail. “Hypnotherapy works at the subconscious level, where these beliefs are stored. Through this process, women can release limiting beliefs and create healthier internal narratives about success, self-worth, and balance.”
The collaboration between Ashmita and Kavyal is a marriage of the conscious and the subconscious. While Ashmita’s work at Flow Mauritius focuses on the external expressions of leadership—Emotional Intelligence (EQ), conscious communication, and professional growth—Kavyal’s work dives into the subterranean levels of the psyche. Ashmita is quick to defend the importance of EQ in the corporate world. “Emotional Intelligence is often misunderstood as a ‘soft skill,’ but in reality it is a leadership skill,” she asserts. “Leaders with high EQ create stronger teams, better communication, and healthier work environments. When people feel psychologically safe, productivity, retention, and innovation increase. So, EQ directly impacts performance and profitability.” By combining this with Kavyal’s work, they address both the inner mindset and the external leadership expression.
This holistic approach is designed to tackle the guilt that often acts as a parasite to female ambition. There is a pervasive, outdated belief that success must come at a high personal cost. “Ambition and harmony are not opposites,” Ashmita insists. “The guilt many women feel comes from outdated beliefs that success must come at the expense of family or relationships. This collaboration encourages women to redefine success in a way that supports both professional fulfilment and personal wellbeing.”
Beyond the individual transformations, there is a grander vision at play for the island itself. Ashmita sees Mauritius as more than just a holiday destination; she sees it as a burgeoning hub for global wellness and high-level transformational coaching. “Mauritius has the potential to become a hub for high-level coaching, wellness retreats, and transformational events,” Ashmita asserts. “We have the environment, the cultural richness, and a growing interest in personal development. Flow Mauritius wants to contribute to positioning the island as a place where leadership, wellbeing, and personal growth intersect.”
Ultimately, the event on March 8 is about sustainable change. Ashmita is clear that a single day of inspiration, however powerful, is merely the beginning of the journey. To ensure that the “mirrors” stay clear long after the event concludes, participants will be equipped with practical tools—micro-practices of awareness, breathing techniques, and mindset exercises—that can be woven into the fabric of a busy life. “Flow is not about escaping a busy life,” Ashmita reminds us. “It’s about learning micro-practices of awareness—breathing, resetting your mind, reconnecting with your body even for a few minutes. Sometimes three minutes of presence can change the energy of your entire day.”
As women gather to face their reflections in the presence of Kavyal and Ashmita, the goal is a radical reclamation of self-worth. For Ashmita, this journey is deeply personal. “Holding space for others requires discipline in how I manage my own energy,” she says. “My personal practice includes mindfulness, movement, and moments of stillness. If I am not grounded, I cannot guide others effectively.” She reflects on her own path with a sense of hard-won wisdom: “I wish I had known that entrepreneurship is not just about strategy or business models. It is also a journey of personal growth and resilience. Starting something meaningful requires patience, adaptability, and the courage to stay aligned with your vision.” On this International Women’s Day, that vision is clear: to empower women to lead not from a place of pressure, but from a place of flow. In the reflection of the Sacred Mirror, the women of Mauritius may finally find the one person they have been too busy to meet: themselves, whole and unapologetic.
