Newstyle_Issue_107 by NewStyle Magazine

SACRED MIRRORS

SANJEET BOOLELL

SHEHNAYEE - THE HOUSE OF BRIDE & GROOM

GYPSIA - TATTOO MODEL

ISSUE

107

Gabriel Froid

Editor & Fashion Stylist

Mauritius on the Rise

On the global stage, Mauritius continues to surprise. Small in size yet immense in creative energy, the island is emerging as a crossroads of ambition, talent, and singular stories. Through the journeys of four individuals with distinct paths yet deeply rooted in their time, a contemporary vision of Mauritian success takes shape—one that is plural, engaged, and resolutely international.

Among them stands an unclassifiable creator, shaped by the world yet faithful to his inner vision. From major creative capitals back to the island, his path reflects a rare freedom—the freedom to resist labels. His work, almost sculptural, expresses deep introspection and a desire to explore without limits. For him, creation becomes a universal language, free from both geographic boundaries and imposed definitions. He represents a new generation of Mauritian artists capable of engaging globally while remaining grounded in their identity.

The other profiles complete this portrait with equal intensity. One through entrepreneurial boldness, another through human or artistic commitment—each contributes to a collective movement redefining Mauritius’ image. Their journeys speak of resilience, vision, and a willingness to push beyond conventional paths. What unites them is their ability to navigate between the local and the global, transforming their roots into a springboard rather than a constraint.

Beyond individual success, what stands out is this collective momentum propelling the island onto the international stage. Mauritius is no longer just an idyllic destination; it is becoming a space of expression, innovation, and influence. These journeys, as diverse as they are, tell a shared story—that of an island that dares, creates, and shines.

Through them, a new narrative is being written—one where excellence does not forsake authenticity, where openness to the world does not dilute identity, and where success is measured as much by impact as by recognition. Today, Mauritius is no longer simply present on the map; it is asserting itself, with grace and determination, in the global story.

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Froid

Newstyle Editorial Team

Sachin Sagar

Gabriel Froid

Sidiquah Rujak & Team

Pascal Philogene

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de Ville, Tamarin

Location : Sachin Sagar Studio

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Sachin Sagar

The Feminine Awakening

SACRED MIRRORS

by FloW Mauritius

ASHMITA MUTHOORA & KAVYAL SEDANNI

In a world where the language of wellness is too often dictated by performance, productivity, and perfection, two women are quietly but powerfully reshaping the narrative. Through different yet deeply complementary paths, Ashmita Muthoora, founder of FloW Mauritius, and Kavyal Sedanni, internationally acclaimed life coach and hypnotherapist, are offering women something far more essential than solutions: a return to themselves. This is not merely a conversation about well-being. It is a portrait of transformation, of spaces, of stories, and of the feminine experience itself.

The Sanctuary: Ashmita

Muthoora

and the Birth of FloW

For Ashmita Muthoora, FloW was not born from a single epiphany, but from what she describes as “a quiet accumulation of truths I could no longer ignore.” Again and again, she encountered women who appeared strong, composed, and capable, yet beneath that exterior lay exhaustion, disconnection, and an absence of space to simply be. “What was missing in Mauritius,” she reflects, “was not another fitness space, but a sanctuary. A place where a woman does not have to perform strength, but can feel it.” This philosophy would come to redefine everything she built. Interestingly, Ashmita speaks of having “built FloW twice.” The first iteration was shaped by vision, her understanding of what women might need. The second, however, emerged from something far more profound: listening. “When I truly listened, without ego, without assumption, I realized I had only scratched the surface.” Women spoke candidly. Of discomfort. Of feeling observed. Of navigating environments that ignored their cycles, their emotional landscapes, their transitions. In response, Ashmita made a radical choice: she dismantled what she had created. “FloW today is not my creation alone,” she says. “It is a collective story of women who were brave enough to say: this does not feel right for me.”

Redefining Strength:

From Performance to Presence

At the heart of FloW lies a quiet yet revolutionary principle: presence over performance. “We live in a world that celebrates more, more intensity, more speed, more output. But many women are already overwhelmed by more. FloW is where we return to enough.” Through breath, precision, and awareness, Ashmita invites women to slow down, to reconnect with their bodies not as instruments of achievement, but as sources of wisdom.

“When a woman moves with awareness, she begins to hear herself again. And that is where real strength lives, not in how much you can push, but in how deeply you can feel.”

Her approach also

challenges a long-standing blind spot within the wellness industry: the cyclical nature of the female body. “For a long time, wellness was designed through a masculine lens, linear, results-driven. But a woman is not linear. She is cyclical, fluid, expanding and contracting physically, emotionally, hormonally.” To ignore this, she suggests, is to create disconnection.

At FloW, every detail, from class size to silence, is intentional. Because, as she puts it with quiet conviction : “Comfort is not a luxury. It is the foundation for transformation.”

The Shift Within

What happens when a woman finally enters such a space? According to Ashmita, the transformation is both subtle and profound. “She softens, and in that softness, she becomes powerful.” The body releases its tension. Breath deepens. Movement becomes intuitive. Yet the most significant shift is internal: “She stops comparing. She stops performing. She stops apologizing for where she is.” For many, it is the first experience of true freedom within their own bodies.

Looking ahead, Ashmita’s vision extends far beyond her studio walls. She hopes for a societal shift, one in which systems are designed to honor women, rather than force women to adapt to them. “We must normalize rest as much as productivity. Teach young girls that their bodies are not problems to solve, but wisdom to trust.”

The Mirror: Kavyal Sedanni and the Work of Inner Transformation

If Ashmita offers a sanctuary for the body, Kavyal Sedanni offers a mirror for the soul. With over fifteen years of experience in mental and emotional wellness, her work is rooted in a deeply personal journey, one shaped by observation, empathy, and lived experience.“I have always seen women around me in distress,” she shares, choosing her words carefully. “And I would ask myself: how would I respond in their place? What support would I have needed?” This constant reflection became the foundation of her practice. “It is our ego that separates us,” she explains. “But my upbringing, my faith, and even my own traumas have allowed me to understand others, and to help them find solutions.

Between Qualification and Compassion

Kavyal speaks candidly about the evolution of the wellness industry. While platforms such as Instagram have democratized access to support, they have also blurred the lines between expertise and influence. “Today, it is easier to find answers, but harder to know who to trust.” She observes a striking imbalance: “Many are qualified but lack empathy. Others have deep empathy but lack the training.” What is needed, she insists, is the union of both. “A person who is qualified, but also has the heart, the softness, the strength to truly hold another human being.

”This philosophy extends into her holistic approach, which integrates hypnotherapy, NLP, and other modalities. Yet, rather than adhering rigidly to techniques, Kavyal adapts to the individual. “In therapy, there are different personality types. Within minutes, you can sense what will work, and what will not.” Crucially, she emphasizes humility: “It is not about the therapist’s ego. If a method does not work, we must be open enough to change it.”

Breaking the Cycle of Guilt

One of the most pervasive patterns Kavyal identifies among women is what she calls the cycle of guilt and self-punishment. “Women feel guilty every time they choose themselves.”

Caught between professional demands, family responsibilities, and societal expectations, many strive for an impossible balance, and punish themselves when they fall short. “It is mentally, physically, emotionally impossible to do everything with ease and grace,” she states plainly. Her work, therefore, involves dismantling these narratives. “I teach them that they have the right to their own happiness, their own freedom, their own joy. They do not have to remain in a victim position.” Her advice is deceptively simple, yet profoundly transformative. “Ask yourself each day: what can I do today to make myself happy?” Whether it is taking a walk in the sun, leaving work early, or indulging in small pleasures, these moments create what she calls a sense of safety within oneself. “Burnout comes when you constantly try to prove something to someone. Work to keep yourself happy, not for others.”

A Global Voice, A Human Mission

Having been featured by global platforms, including recognition linked to Oprah Winfrey, Kavyal remains grounded in a sense of purpose she attributes to faith. “I do not know why I was placed on this path,” she says. “I see myself as a soldier, simply trying to be there for people.” Visibility, however, has expanded her reach, allowing her to connect with individuals across cultures who share a common aspiration : to restore joy, balance, kindness, and peace. “Collaboration is always more powerful than competition,” she insists.

The Future:

A Collective Awakening

For Kavyal, the future of healing, particularly for women, is already unfolding. “For a long time, women have been suppressed, repressed. But now, they are awakening.”

This awakening is not solitary. It is contagious. “When one woman awakens, she awakens others. It is like discovering something beautiful and wanting to share it.” What emerges is a vision of profound solidarity: “Women no longer see each other as competitors, but as sources of safety. Each woman can be a mother, a sister, a friend to another.” She pauses, then adds softly: “And what a beautiful healing world that would be.”

Two Paths, One Truth

Though their approaches differ, one grounded in movement, the other in the mind, Ashmita Muthoora and Kavyal Sedanni are united by a singular conviction:

Women do not need to be fixed. They need to be heard, supported, and reconnected to their own inner wisdom. In the sanctuary of FloW and in the reflective space of therapeutic work, a new narrative is taking shape, one where strength is no longer measured by endurance alone, but by presence, softness, and authenticity. And perhaps, in that quiet yet powerful shift, lies the future of well-being itself.

ELEGANCE WITHOUT BORDERS

SANJEET BOOLELL

Fashion Designer : Sanjeet Boolell

Photographer : Sachin Sagar

Location : Guilded Art Atelier & FloW Lifestyle Mauritius

From Melbourne to Milan, and back to Mauritius, Sanjeet Boolell has carved a unique path, free from rules and borders. His designs are sculptural, deeply introspective, and grounded in personal vision, yet nourished by international experience. Meet a creator who prefers exploring the infinite rather than being defined by labels.

There is something elusive about Sanjeet Boolell. He thinks of fashion as a fluid territory, where identity is never fixed. Trained in global fashion capitals, he could have succumbed to mainstream trends, but he chose another path. “Identity wise I never limit myself to a certain stereotype,” he says. With dual nationality and multiple influences, his work refuses to be boxed in. Creativity, for him, is a constantly evolving

process, almost philosophical. “I identify as an individual while keeping an open mind at failed attempts and continually restructuring the self as a person, and as an artist.”

His silhouettes reflect this philosophy. Sculptural, almost organic, they seem to converse with the body rather than simply clothe it. “The human mind is limitless unless one decides to restrain its potentials.” Ideas flow, transform, and refine themselves until they find their perfect form. “My approach to design concepts is to surprise and to intrigue.” Each garment becomes a statement, blending imagination with reality, dreams with discipline.

Gown: The Bridal Boutique

Each collection becomes a journey. From “Aurora Borealis” to “A Stitch in Time”, his creations oscillate between cosmic exploration and introspection. Yet perhaps the most personal was “Euphoric Implosion”, presented in 2019.

“I felt a lot of freedom and full satisfaction developing the patterns and cuts of each of the 22 outfits.” A collection as a release, a fusion of technique and raw emotion. Every curve, every fabric choice tells a story.

Coming back to Mauritius could have been a shock after experiencing the major fashion capitals. Yet Sanjeet navigated it gracefully. “I was mentally prepared for it and kept an open mind.” He reconnects with the local scene on his own terms, never compromising his creative voice. “It is always important to keep ideas flowing, have fun and finally narrow down to specific concepts.”

This vision expands through Guilded Art, a hybrid space between couture atelier and creative lab. When asked if this evolution was a personal turning point or a creative necessity, he answers: “I would have to say both.” Behind the venture is a dedicated team, exceptional craftsmanship, and resilience built over time.

“Every problem has a solution.”

Even the glamour of fashion has its flipside: doubt, challenges, and uncertain beginnings. “My biggest moment of doubt was starting Guilded Art in March 2013.” Yet he perseveres, propelled by experience, passion, and skilled artisans.

Today, his work straddles the boundary between art and fashion. From bespoke gowns to ready-to-wear capsule collections, he dresses both bodies and imagination. “Since Guilded Art’s beginnings, we’ve catered mostly for tailor-made garments such as evening and wedding gowns with our signature design features. We’ve also produced ready-to-wear capsule collections for local and international designer brands.” His inspiration does not come from fleeting trends or social media pressures. “It is important to let it flow just like dreams do whilst maintaining a disciplined creative process.” Every material choice, cut, and silhouette is meticulously considered, yet surprises remain at the heart of the work.

Despite the challenges of building a fashion business in a small island nation, Boolell has remained determined

to put Mauritius on the global fashion map. “Having been trained by one of the most prestigious fashion schools in Milan… has given me the confidence to showcase internationally in Europe, India, South America and South Africa.” The pandemic temporarily slowed Guilded Art, but Sanjeet Boolell sees every challenge as an opportunity to innovate, refine, and dream bigger. “We trust getting more opportunities to broaden the Guilded Art horizon on the Global stage.”

Ultimately, Sanjeet Boolell embodies a rare combination ; the precision of a master tailor, the vision of a contemporary artist, and the adventurous spirit of a global citizen. “I cannot limit my creative process or associate it to one identity.” He creates not just clothes, but stories; not just collections, but journeys connecting wearers, audiences, and his own evolving self. His elegance knows no borders. His style is as limitless as his imagination.