The Healing Mat

About The Healing Mat

More Than Yoga.
A Simpler Approach to
Everyday Health.

Health Without Drama

The Healing Mat was created with a simple belief: better health should fit naturally into everyday life.

We bring together experienced wellness professionals with one simple purpose — to help people build healthier habits through simple, practical and consistent wellness.

Simple. Practical. Consistent.

The Healing Mat founding team

Meet The Founders

Different journeys. One purpose.

Pradeep Solanki

Pradeep Solanki

Founder • Lead Yoga Educator • Author

Why I'm Here

After 15 years in the corporate world, Pradeep's own experience with severe back pain — including hospitalisation in Switzerland and the possibility of spinal surgery — led him to yoga. The transformation he experienced changed the direction of his life and inspired him to help others make health a part of everyday life.

With 16+ years of experience in teaching yoga and wellness, Pradeep has helped people across different age groups make yoga a practical part of their lives.

Qualifications

  • M.A. Yogic Sciences
  • PG Diploma in Yoga & Naturopathy
  • E-RYT 500 — Yoga Alliance, USA
  • Government Certified — YCB Level 3
  • B.Tech — Computer Science & Engineering
  • LL.B.

Beyond Work

An adventure enthusiast, motivational speaker and lifelong learner, Pradeep enjoys exploring new places, sharing ideas and continuing to learn.

Author

Author of two books on yoga, wellness and practical health.

Mastering Corporate Yoga book cover

Mastering Corporate Yoga

Practical handbook for yoga trainers
and wellness professionals.

Read on Amazon →
Weight Loss Without the Drama book cover

Weight Loss Without the Drama

A simple approach through food, movement,
sleep and habits.

Read on Amazon →
Savita Malhotra

Savita Malhotra

Co-founder • Head of Laughter & Wellness Programs

From IT to Laughter, Wellness & Joy

Savita's journey has taken her through some very different chapters — from being a homemaker to working in the IT industry in the UK and USA for 12 years, and later discovering her passion for food, cooking and wellness.

Her journey with yoga and laughter began as a personal search for greater balance and well-being. What started personally soon became a passion for helping others experience the lighter, happier side of wellness.

Today, she brings her warmth, energy and experience to The Healing Mat, leading our laughter and wellness programs and creating sessions that help people connect, relax and enjoy taking care of themselves.

Education & Credentials

  • RYT 500
  • Certified Laughter Yoga Leader
  • M.A. in English
  • M.A. in Psychology
  • Yoga & Wellness Facilitator
  • Corporate Wellness Specialist
  • B.Com.

A Little Savita Magic

“Laugh the Weight Away!”

And yes, she once drove 250 km just for a plate of rajma.

What Drives Her

To make wellness lighter, happier and more enjoyable.

Dr. Poornima Ramamurthy

Dr. Poornima Ramamurthy

Co-founder • Yoga Educator • Sound Healer • Movement Educator

From Personal Practice to a Lifelong Journey

Poornima turned to work on her own health and energy. What began as a personal practice gradually became a lifelong pursuit of learning, teaching and wellness.

With 15+ years of experience and a Ph.D. in Yoga, she has trained across several disciplines and brings them together to create wellness experiences that are varied, joyful and engaging.

Education & Credentials

  • Ph.D. in Yoga
  • M.Sc. Yoga
  • PG Diploma in Applied Yogic Sciences
  • Yoga Therapist
  • Sound Healing
  • Movement Educator
  • Certified Laughter Yoga Leader
  • Corporate Yoga Trainer
  • B.Com.

A Little More About Poornima

  • Fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu
  • Has completed several 10–21 km marathons
  • Karate Black Belt
  • Enjoys playing the veena
  • Believes learning never stops

What Drives Her

Learning keeps both the mind and the body alive.

Dr. K. P. Pokhriyal

Dr. K. P. Pokhriyal

Co-founder • Senior Corporate Wellness Consultant

From Corporate Professional to Yoga Therapist

Dr. K. P. Pokhriyal's journey into yoga grew from a corporate career into a deeper pursuit of health and wellness. Over the years, he developed a strong interest in understanding the body and mind and turned that interest into a career in therapeutic yoga and corporate wellness.

With 16+ years of conducting corporate wellness programmes across India, he brings together therapeutic yoga, Power Yoga, preventive wellness, meditation and stress management to help people understand their health and make practical changes.

Education & Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Yoga
  • M.A. in Yoga
  • YCB Level 6
  • PG Diploma in Yoga
  • E-RYT 500 — Yoga Alliance
  • Meditation & Yoga Nidra – Rishikesh
  • Corporate Yoga Trainer

A Little More About K. P.

  • Passionate about trekking and exploring the mountains
  • An avid reader and lifelong learner
  • Enjoys travelling and discovering new places
  • Mentors Ph.D. scholars and continues exploring yoga and wellness

What Drives Him

Healing begins with understanding, not just treatment.

One Team. One Purpose.

Make better health easier to practise every day.

Different backgrounds. Different strengths. One shared purpose.

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