Soniyaa Kiran Punjabi – Founder of Illuminations
“Two years ago, I received the greatest gift that I will cherish for a lifetime: self awareness - understanding the fundamentals of how the universe works and how our beliefs, perceptions and reactions create our universe and the life we live. My intention of starting Illuminations is to share this gift with you.”
Soniyaa is a transformational coach and clinical Hypnotherapist by profession. She completed her BA at AIU, London in 2004 and received a doctorate in Clinical Hypnotherapy from the California Hypnosis Institute in 2007.
Having experienced first hand, a major personal transformation through holistic modalities, she is determined to spread the knowledge to every individual with the intention of empowering them to make an informed choice about their life.
With passion, care and love she conducts individual based healing sessions, to inspire individuals to understand that the only limitations we have, are those that we create for ourselves. She continues to research tools and develop new ways to contribute towards the self-awareness movement. Her hobbies include reading, yoga, dance, travel, experiencing life to the fullest and making every moment count!
Pavan Nihalani – Partner at Illuminations
Dr. Pavan Nihalani is an Economics graduate by education, a commodities trader by profession, and now co-runs Illuminations – a Dubai-based holistic healing service that aims to spread awareness on the power of the self, the mind and the consciousness. His journey towards self-awareness has taken him through a near-death adventure, epiphanies, a myriad of experiences, and brought him to Illuminations where he hopes to share his ideas with as many people as possible. He envisions a universe where everybody understands that they are in control of their own fate, and does what makes them happy.
He received a BA from Dartmouth College, USA in 2001 and is an internationally-acclaimed Clinical Hypnotherapist, registered with the Indian Board of Alternative Medicine. Under the Illuminations banner, he conducts individual counseling therapies and leads various self empowerment workshops. He teaches Clinical Hypnotherapy Stage I on behalf of the California Hypnosis Institute of India and has delivered seminars to various corporations such as Acer Computers and Emirates Airlines. He has traveled extensively with an intention to spread the awareness and firmly believes that self-empowerment will one day be the norm in every corner of this world.
Milan Keswani – Associate at Illuminations
Milli became a clinical Hypnotherapist as part of a synchronous unfolding of events. She received her BA at the University of Pennsylvania, USA in 2000, her Graduate Gemologist degree from GIA, London/New York in 2002, and her certification in Clinical Hypnotherapy from the California Hypnosis Institute in 2008.
Milli is completely in her element when she is inspiring others through her experiences, knowledge, and ideas. She believes that every individual has an exciting and enlightening journey to take from within, and she just can’t wait to help them get on it.
Her avid curiosity leads her to explore spiritual concepts, translate metaphysical ideas, and survey the entire universe of possibilities when it comes to perpetuating illumination. To her, the essence of life is unconditional love and pure consciousness.
As a jewelry designer with a passion for gemstones, she also believes in their healing and enhancing properties. Her love for new experiences propels her to derive creative inspiration from travel, art, dance, music, meditation and reading.
