Nandini Austin
With two decades in the Corporate World in several leadership roles, I once struggled to find the very balance I now teach. I understand the boardroom politics, the late nights,early flights, and the relentless pace. Today, I blend luxury hospitality with Vedic philosophy, nutrition guidance, and Ayurvedic consultations to help groups move from sustained stress to joyful vitality.
Nandini A Woman Who Bestows Joy - Yes really the Sanskrit Meaning
Born in London and raised between London and Mauritius, Nandini grew up at the intersection of tradition and pop culture dancing to ’80s hits on London playgrounds while training in semi-classical Kathak on London stages, and dancing African Dance Sega on the beaches of Mauritius,
The daughter of a renowned Hindu priest, she was immersed in Vedic philosophy from an early age. Summers in Mauritius, her grandmother’s Ayurvedic way of life, and a deep love of vibrant, wholesome food shaped her connection to Ayurveda.
Today, she brings those worlds together through Ayurveda, dance, food and culture making ancient wisdom feel joyful, modern and alive.
For Nandini, healthy living isn’t about deprivation.
It’s about feeling good, moving freely, eating vibrantly and reveling in the moment
Curator Luxury Wellness, Retreats & Experiential Design
Nandini’s two decades of experience within in global luxury boutique hotels and wellness, taught her that true luxury is the warmth of making everyone feel welcome.
Nandini has worked with icons such as Colin Cowie, Ian Schrager, Bob Roth and David Lynch. As a co founder of the Cocktail Architect an experiential events company, she now brings that same high-touch, multi-sensory approach to Ayurveda, creating workshops, retreats, for luxury resorts, corporate teams, and private clients.
Today, Nandini weaves this refined hospitality expertise into her work, and today as Director of Luminary Programming at Kripalu.
Nandini believes Dance, Hospitality and Ayurveda were always woven into her kismet, part of her dharma the cosmic law
Her work seamlessly blends wellness with elevated hospitality, helping people reconnect with their bodies, energy, and joy. It’s Healthy Hedonism at its finest: wellbeing that feels celebratory, and deeply human.
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