Our Story
The Pathless Path (Yoga)
In 2018, a healing journey for balance reached a pivotal moment in Benita’s Life. It was in this state of profound need that Benita turned to yoga as a path. What she discovered was a revelation. Yoga became her sanctuary, a safe space to reconnect with her body, quiet her mind, and begin a conscious and profound healing journey.
The practice was transformative, peeling away layers of old conditioning and teaching her the forgotten language of her own body and spirit. This personal metamorphosis ignited a powerful new purpose. Having experienced the incredible capacity of yoga to restore balance and heal, she felt an undeniable calling to share it with others. Her decision to teach was a heartfelt mission to offer the same tools of transformation that had so powerfully impacted her own life.
A Path of Purpose and Transformation. Unlock your own healing potential.
The Story of Benita Kolloori (Surya Devi)
Benita Kolloori’s journey as a healer is not a profession, but a destiny woven into the fabric of her being. Her early years presented opportunities for immense growth, fostering a deep well of resilience within her. A beacon during this time was her grandmother, a cornerstone of unconditional love and a living example of holistic wisdom.
While the term “GaiaVeda” was not used, her grandmother’s daily life was a practice of harmony with nature, mindful nourishment, and spiritual reverence. She embodied a quiet grace, her presence a healing balm and her actions a testament to a deep, unspoken knowledge.
This foundation of love and lived wisdom planted a powerful seed of healing in Benita’s soul, shaping the compassionate and empathetic guide she would become.
The Pathless Path (Yoga)
In 2018, a healing journey for balance reached a pivotal moment in Benita’s Life. It was in this state of profound need that Benita turned to yoga as a path. What she discovered was a revelation. Yoga became her sanctuary, a safe space to reconnect with her body, quiet her mind, and begin a conscious and profound healing journey.
The practice was transformative, peeling away layers of old conditioning and teaching her the forgotten language of her own body and spirit. This personal metamorphosis ignited a powerful new purpose. Having experienced the incredible capacity of yoga to restore balance and heal, she felt an undeniable calling to share it with others. Her decision to teach was a heartfelt mission to offer the same tools of transformation that had so powerfully impacted her own life.
A Commitment to Mastery and Service
Fuelled by this purpose, Benita embarked on a focused pursuit of knowledge. She earned a Master’s degree in Ayurveda & Integrative Medicine and a Postgraduate degree in Marma Therapy, grounding her intuitive understanding in rigorous academic principles.
As a disciple of the great master Paramahansa Yogananda, whose work has illuminated the path for millions, Benita’s practice is infused with a deep spiritual purpose. Her work through GaiaVeda is the culmination of this journey, a sacred space where her ancestral wisdom, accredited expertise, and profound personal healing converge to serve others. She sees herself not just as a practitioner, but as a dedicated guide committed to helping others awaken their own inner healer and reconnect with their divine nature.
Marma Therapy: Unlock Your Body’s Energy Pathways
Release deep-seated physical tension and emotional blockages.
Profoundly calm the entire nervous system.
Dissolve energetic stagnation and restore the free flow of prana.
Awaken the body’s own healing intelligence.
A Marma session is a deeply restorative and rejuvenating experience, often inducing a state of meditative awareness. It is highly effective for addressing physical pain, stiffness, anxiety, insomnia, and emotional imbalances, working at the very root of disease to promote healing on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels.
A Path of Purpose and Transformation. Unlock your own healing potential.
The Courage to Live Authentically
At the heart of our teachings lies the belief that living authentically, aligned with our deepest truth, is one of the most courageous and beautiful journeys we can undertake. Much of the disharmony we experience comes from the disconnect between who we truly are and the person we feel we must be to navigate the world. This creates an internal conflict that can diminish our energy and dim our light.
Our work is to guide you back to yourself. We support you in a journey of radical self-acceptance, encouraging you to welcome all parts of your story with love and compassion. This is the path to real freedom—freedom from limiting beliefs and the need for external validation. It is the simple, profound, and liberating act of being completely and unapologetically you.
Where Heaven and Earth Meet
GaiaVeda is more than a name; it is our guiding philosophy. “Gaia” represents Mother Earth, the nurturing, grounding force of our physical world. “Veda” is the Sanskrit word for knowledge or wisdom, representing the spiritual and celestial realms. GaiaVeda is the sacred meeting point of these two forces, built on the belief that true, lasting healing happens when we honour both our physical existence and our spiritual essence.
Our mission is born from a simple yet powerful truth: every soul is on a journey of learning and service. We believe that life, with all its beautiful complexities, is the classroom for our spiritual evolution. Our purpose is to evolve, and once we connect with our own inner light, our purpose expands to help others find theirs.
GaiaVeda is the platform for this sacred work, making the profound wisdom of Ayurveda and Yoga accessible, practical, and deeply relevant for the challenges and opportunities of modern life. We serve as a bridge, connecting you with the tools you need to navigate your unique healing journey with confidence, grace, and empowerment.
The Courage to Live Authentically
At the heart of our teachings lies the belief that living authentically, aligned with our deepest truth, is one of the most courageous and beautiful journeys we can undertake. Much of the disharmony we experience comes from the disconnect between who we truly are and the person we feel we must be to navigate the world. This creates an internal conflict that can diminish our energy and dim our light.
Our work is to guide you back to yourself. We support you in a journey of radical self-acceptance, encouraging you to welcome all parts of your story with love and compassion. This is the path to real freedom—freedom from limiting beliefs and the need for external validation. It is the simple, profound, and liberating act of being completely and unapologetically you.