Testimonials

Aastha Foundation gave me a safe space to review my beliefs, worldview and interpersonal interactions. Found the facilitators suave, gentle and sharp simultaneously... Truly appreciate the experience.

I experienced myself and my world in a new light. The process was unique and seemed tailor made for each one. In a non judgemental space each of us (facilitators included) shared experiences and worked with them. Since the program I see changes (for the better) in my personal and work life. All in all a great event.

The experience has deepened my connection with myself, fostering immense self-awareness and introspection. I wholeheartedly recommend the Aastha Foundation to anyone seeking profound personal growth and meaningful self-discovery.

The Aastha Summer Program was a transformative experience for me. I went into it not knowing what to expect. The work there left me with a sense of clarity of my values, beliefs & perspectives. I found power in sharing my emotions and vulnerability...my reflective ability got sharpened. To anyone seeking growth, self discovery in a supportive community, I would say Aastha Foundation's programs and work is a great place to start.

I had always wanted to develop my emotional intelligence. The multifaceted, mature facilitation of the Summer Program helped in that. Would encourage those who are on the path of self development to check it out.

The program was very well designed and helped me in realising that the persistent sadness that I am holding has significantly impacted my focus. I have realised that I need to shift my Anchor on the happiness in and around me. Also I need to value my existence and think for myself.

The facilitators were very experienced and touched the right chord that felt very meaningful. One had a very unique sense of portraying a situation from life and reflection given, certainly brought more clarity. Another possessed profound wisdom, a deep understanding of individuals, and a unique ability to connect with their emotions and experiences. Having her as a co-traveler on the journey of life is truly invaluable.

The experience was wholesome. I have never experienced such softness and belongingness in any programme. The space created was safe and I could share my stories, feelings and emotions. The co travellers were not judgemental. I made true friends for life. Thank you so much for providing this space to explore myself and come back with fresh energy to face further challenges in my life. I truly appreciate the facilitators' patience, organisational skills in organising such a wonderful programme. I wholeheartedly appreciate the warmth shown in understanding my pain and the solace given to me which I haven't got from anyone else in my life till now. The energy, the patience and the love shown, is truly commendable. I was really moved by the support I got after sharing my story.

Process Work! Process & Work. Or Work in Progress, to use a familiar manufacturing term. These are the thoughts that come to my mind. “Process” as in ongoing, unfinished, still to be worked on. “Work” as in time consuming, difficult but also satisfying, rewarding. Most importantly, for me,  a way of learning.

And a way of looking at my ways of thinking, my ways of feeling, my ways of speaking, my ways of listening. An honest and gentle look at where I’ve been, where I am, where I’m going.

Why? To bring a much needed awareness to my own processes of thinking, feeling, hearing, listening and just being in a space that is safe, comfortable and private. Held by co-travellers with long years of experience in holding the safety, comfort and privacy of that space. Companions who are adept at talking about where they’ve been, where they are, where they are going.

And the most charming part that I have experienced and continue to, is the long lasting bonds with random strangers. The realization that I am part of a community. A resource, a place from where I can draw on when in need and reciprocate when I get the opportunity.

I began to write hoping to understand the fusion, the confluence, the passion with which I embrace process work and storytelling. To find the place of each in my life. I find from my writing that it would be the same. That I could be talking of either. 

"Process work has enabled me to meaningfully enhance the experience of theatre for myself and others. It gets us beyond technique to delve deeper within, get under our own skin and masks to bring characters truly alive with authenticity."

"A journey everyone must make sometime. It is a beautiful community of people who are all on a journey to discover themselves, each at a different stage in his/her quest."

"Aastha’s Summer Event gave me a space to understand and be understood and helped me to relook at my choices and patterns—personal and professional. I think it is a space for everyone who approaches it with trust and integrity. It has been life-changing and I would definitely recommend it."

“Aastha to me is a space where I pause and from there find myself in a heightened and deeper state of understanding of the person that I am. It adds to my wisdom, my perspectives, and my journey. I love that the experience is alive even when I am away from the space. Initially I thought the programme will be one of those self - help programs with trainers, Yoga and meditation, but it was a different experience all together.

My first experience at Aastha was at the Youth Programme when I was 15. For the first time, I was awakened to the multiple dimensions of my being and my propensities. It also gave me a framework to choose the propensities I wanted to strengthen in my journey of growth and self-discovery.

Almost 15 years later at a critical crossroad of my life, I came back to this safe space where I could examine and accept my confusion, validate my choices and tap into my inner strength to move forward in confidence. 

Overall, a highly recommend experience whether or not you realize you need it!!

Having attended both Aastha Programmes for children and the youth group, made the turmoil of adolescence and growing up a lot less hazy and confusing. Here I can exist, and express my voice with no judgment, which is always comforting. It's always fascinating and enriching to learn about different perspectives of the human experience and the different journeys people have ventured into, whenever I attend. 

I have uncovered so many parts of myself I never knew existed. Acknowledging these parts and learning how to face them head on, has truly been cathartic.