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THE FOUNDERS’ VISION:
A MOTHER-DAUGHTER PASSION PROJECT

PAMELA AKASHA KAUR
Designer and Healer
For Pamela, Akasha Wellness is a passion
project that combines her love for design and
healing. Drawing inspiration from her years in
Singapore, where she taught yoga in a wooden-
filled home near East Beach, she created an
environment that feels grounded and timeless.
“I’ve always loved wood – it’s warm, grounding
and essential to creating an environment that nurtures,” she shares.
Her love for natural materials shapes Akasha’s aesthetic, where
Middle Eastern carpets, baroque Indian doorways,
and Moroccan motifs create a retreat both intimate
and expansive.
Pamela’s vision extends into her work as a sound
healing instructor, kundalini yoga practitioner, and
guided meditation facilitator. “Many people tear
up during kundalini – there’s so much emotional
release,” she explains. Her goal is to create a safe
space where people feel supported enough to let
their guard down, reconnect with themselves and
find stillness.

“It’s not about touching your toes.
It’s about being soft,
slow and present – about letting go of
everything you carry so you can truly feel.”

MARISA KAUR GUTMANS
Strategist and Connector
Marisa’s role is rooted in
connection, ensuring that
Akasha’s message of care
resonates with the people it
serves. As the PR and marketing
lead, she’s focused on building a community
around mindfulness and wellness. “We intentionally keep our
classes small because too many people dilute the experience,”
she explains. Pilates, yoga, sound healing, and even private events
hosted by Akasha are done with intimacy in mind.

Marisa’s approach is about creating depth rather than chasing
growth. Inspired by Simon Sinek’s Start with Why, she ensures that
every aspect of Akasha reflects its core values. “We have to grow as
a business, but it’s always backed by our message – wellness that’s vaulted wooden ceiling and honey-hued floor add lightness and
intentional and mindful,” she says.
warmth. Suspended from the ceiling are sleek white pendant lights
For Marisa, Akasha isn’t about trends like calorie counting or that cast a soft, even glow, complemented by a wooden ceiling fan
weight loss. Instead, it’s about fostering longevity and mental health. that blends effortlessly into the room’s earthy palette. Natural light
Through thoughtful class curation, corporate wellness offerings pours in through the floor-to-ceiling glass doors, framed by soft,
and community-focused events, she ensures Akasha remains an billowing white curtains.
inclusive sanctuary for both locals and expats. At the far end of the room, a hand-carved console cabinet anchors
the space. Its distressed ivory finish, intricate detailing, and timeworn
“Come as you are, leave a little lighter.” shades of cream and turquoise imbue the room with a sense of
rustic charm and timeless character. Atop the cabinet, a mandala
THE MANDALA ROOM: art piece rests, serving as a symbol of harmony. The cabinet itself is
SOUND AND STILLNESS adorned with crystals, candles and a Himalayan salt lamp, infusing
the studio with warmth and intention.
For smaller guided meditation classes and private yoga practice, Along the opposite wall, a gallery of carved arched mirrors reflects
as well as long-table events and workshops, the Mandala Room light, adding airiness to the room. Evocative of Indian and Moroccan
provides the perfect backdrop. Its calming design starts with the artistry, they introduce an airier presence, reflecting light and
Scandinavian-inspired architecture, setting a tone of lightness. The balancing the room’s visual weight.

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