AAHAAR

Aahaar is a Wellness Centre with Satvik & vegan Cafe. It is a haven for those seeking delicious, wholesome, and mindful eating experiences as well as for emotional wellness & spiritual art sessions via retreat stay.

Aahaar offers a range of satvik and vegan options, including bowl meals, desserts, juices, tea, coffee, and soups, all carefully crafted to nourish both the body and the soul. Our welcoming space is designed to celebrate food as a source of joy and vitality, where every bite is a step towards a healthier and more compassionate lifestyle.

HISTORY OF AAHAAR

Aahaar's journey began in 2009, when Nidhi and Pankaj, with the support of their parents, embarked on a mission to create a positive impact on people's lives through healthy food. Their research on the cause and effect of food led them to develop a unique concept that would eventually become Aahaar. The outlet starts as a small pilot project in the NID Ahemdabad college canteen, Aahaar's healthy sandwiches & kathi rolls quickly gained popularity not just in the campus but all over Ahemdabad and were invited to Sattvik Food Festival, Ahmedabad where all age groups loved Aahaar.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

At Aahaar, we believe that food is not just a source of sustenance, but a powerful tool for transformation. Our philosophy is centered around offering nourishing, plant-based options that are good for the body, mind, and soul. We believe in the power of mindful eating and strive to create a welcoming space where food is celebrated as a source of joy and vitality. Our satvik and vegan options are designed to promote healthy co-existence of life and environment.

At Aahaar, We aim to create a movement that inspires people to adopt a healthier and more compassionate lifestyle, where food is a source of joy, vitality, and spiritual growth. Through our restaurant, we hope to spread awareness about the importance of mindful eating and the benefits of Satvik nutrition, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and harmonious world. We are aligned with our Spiritual Mentors to continue this journey and Satvic Movement by Subah and Harsh.

FOUNDERS

In the journey of last two decades our founders Pankaj & Nidhi from Chandigarh, Professional Designers. Where Pankaj Brilliantly cracked India’s All top Competitive Exams in India, be it IIM, IIT, NID. Transitioned to his calling and became a spiritual artist whose work reflects his journey of self-discovery and connection to higher energy. His art inspires others to seek truth, find a true mentor, and embrace meditation. With a vision of balance in body, mind, and soul, Pankaj encourages spiritual alignment, healthy living, and creativity to restore harmony in ourselves and the world. His work is a heartfelt invitation to walk the path to inner peace and eternal joy.

Nidhi, who was always creative & a Passionate Dreamer, grew up designing dresses for her dolls and with a dream to create a boutique studio for Barbie Dolls of the girls in the City. Growing up in a very traumatic family environment impacting her emotional & physical health She believed she wasn’t sent to Earth for Suffering. She transitioned from a Textile and Interior Designer to an Emotional Wellness Coach and has been handholding countless women to live a life of true dignity , joy & wellbeing.

They both have been on the quest to discover what impedes our wellness, creativity, and personal development. In their individual Life’s Journey, some overlapping factors were Love, Wellness, Spirituality & Self development. They have been researching, working and have seen actual proofs of these practices in their own lives and this led them to passionately begin “Aahaar” a Satvic & Plant based restaurant in the hills of Dharamshala In 2024 which is a 2.0 version of the “Aahaar” that began in 2009 During their Post graduation @ National Institute of Design in Ahmedabad during their masters. The new version of Aahaar includes Satvik & Vegan delicacies. Satvic recipes are inspired from the principles of Satvic Movement by Subah & Harsh. It was 2020 when Nidhi Nikhanj, her mother Arti Nikhanj & Pankaj Sehjowalia followed Satvic lifestyle reliogiously and transformed their health over a period of 1 year. Nidhi getting rid of thyroid medicines with in the first 3 weeks of consuming satvik diet, Arti Nikhanj improved her emotional state with right diet, Pankaj stablised his blood pressure and cholestrol level. All felt a surge of poistive energy in their body. This led to the idea of Version 2 of Aahaar as a wellness Centre and Satvik Vegan Cafe at Rakkar, Dharamshala.

Their approach to a holistic well-being & following their IKIGAI is a reflection of their Spiritual practices. Nidhi now a Wellness Life Designer & an Emotional Wellness Coach For Women & Pankaj a practicing Spiritual Artist & Mentor. Believe in living healthy by embracing practices like Intermittent fasting, Consuming Satvik & Plant Based food, and abstaining from Preservatives and Sugar. Indulging in a perpetual process of Self Love, Self Development, Learning & Growth While handholding the seekers and creative Passionate souls. These rituals are not mere habits but expressions of their commitment to nurturing their body, mind, and soul.

They both now are passionate about their Value systems and ethical Business Practices and have founded their company Lotusutra on the foundation of Buddha’s Highest Teaching. They don't wish to compromise or dilute the essence of their lives based on ongoing trends and aren't afraid of becoming the trailblazers treading Uneasy terrains. They have been successful in serving Healing Food at their restaurant “Aahaar” and are now ready to take this a step further in Inviting Women seekers to their Healing Retreat Called MAITRI.

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