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If the same problems keep reoccurring in your life, watch this video to find out why!

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Why I Chose to Study a Part-Time Degree as a Mature Student


When I was 18, I chose not to go to university. Something in me knew I was not meant for institutionalised learning. I was curious, creative and always questioning. My teachers wanted compliance. I wanted meaning. So while everyone filled in their UCAS forms, I followed my intuition and went to India for what I thought would be a short trip to learn Kathak.

I ended up living there for ten years. I grew, performed, taught and built a dance school. But even with all of that, a quiet question followed me. Had I made a mistake by skipping university? Was I less worthy because I did not have a degree?

So in 2019, I enrolled on a part time degree in Dance Education. I assumed it would be simple after two decades of teaching. It was not. It stretched me in every direction. The pandemic happened. My career evolved. Journey with Nikita was born.

I was building a wellness brand, guiding people through healing and alignment. The qualification no longer felt essential, but I continued because I had already started. Balancing study with two businesses was overwhelming.

Many days I wanted to quit, but my husband encouraged me through every moment of doubt. In 2024, I pushed to finish in time for a 2025 graduation, but my work was submitted too late. I was told I would have to wait until 2026. I was devastated. By then I had stopped teaching dance and closed my studio. The subject I studied no longer matched my life.

Now, seven years later, I finally graduated. I walked into the ceremony feeling out of place among students just beginning their careers. But when my name was called, I felt something shift. Pride. Strength. Closure.

The young girl who wondered if she made the wrong choice has finally been healed. That chapter is complete. My karma is fulfilled and now I step fully into my dharma.

#graduation2026 #matrurestudentjourney #lifelonglearningjourney #laterlearning #careertransitionstory #nonlinearpath

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If the world currently feels loud, it’s time to listen to the quiet over three peaceful days.

My February & August retreat at Elcot Park isn’t just a nice weekend away, it’s a recalibration for those aspiring to contribute to the world in a
positive way.

✨ Silence and nature restore cognitive bandwidth, reduce stress hormones, and improve decision-making.
✨ Hustle hides your gifts; stillness reveals it. Across three immersive days, you’ll experience:

✔ Morning yoga and breathwork to ground your energy
✔ Guided mindfulness and journaling circles for clarity around your skills, strengths, values, identity and purpose.
✔ Reiki-infused healing sessions to reset your nervous system
✔ Nature walks to reconnect with purpose
✔ Evening reflections to integrate insights and embody the experiences of the day

This is your chance to step away from noise and return with renewed focus, creativity, and alignment. The world's moving fast and unless you hone in on your gifts you'll be left behind. This is your time to remove the veil and get to know yourself. So you can show up authentically and contribute to the world.

📍 Location: Elcot Park, Berkshire
📅 Dates: February 6–8 and August 14-16 2026

🎟 Limited spaces available, from £750
👉 Reserve your spot today and make 2026 the year of clarity: journeywithnikita.com/retreat/

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I hope you've settled into the new year by now! Today, I feel inspired to share a story with you.

There was once a bird living in a beautiful golden cage. It was loved, cared for, and safe. Every day, its needs were met.

From its perch, the bird gazed through wide windows at the world beyond. It saw other birds soaring freely, gathering on tree branches, and wondered:
“What would it feel like to fly without limits? To explore what lies beyond those trees? To find my own flock?”

One day, the cage door was left open. The window was ajar. Freedom was just a flutter away. The bird stepped forward, then back.

“Out there, the air is wild. What if danger lurks? Here, I am safe, cared for, fed. But oh… what if the thrill of flight feels like pure bliss?”

It hesitated. And as it pondered, the moment slipped away. The door closed. The lesson?

Opportunities to step into your true nature come quietly, like an open door. But fear can keep us perched in cages of comfort.

Your dharma is the life you’re meant to live which awaits beyond those bars. Will you take the leap when your window opens?

Being on a journey with me is about helping you find the courage to fly the wings in your own life in 2026. The question is, are you ready?

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🌿 The Journey Within Retreat led by Nikita Thakrar - Journey with Nikita

📍 Elcot Park, Newbury (UK) | February & August 2026

You’ve been giving so much to others; family, work, responsibilities. But when was the last time you gave yourself permission to pause?

This retreat is for seekers, caregivers, and soulful women who feel:
✔ Overwhelmed by life’s demands
✔ Disconnected from their purpose
✔ Ready to start 2026 prioritising themselves

Here’s what you’ll experience:
✨ Daily yoga and meditation to calm your mind and restore your energy
✨ Mindfulness practices to help you release stress and reconnect with YOU
✨ Soulful workshops on self-care, dharma, and conscious living
✨ A nurturing community that understands your journey

Imagine leaving with:
✔ Clarity about your next chapter
✔ Tools to create balance and peace
✔ A renewed sense of purpose and confidence

🌸 This isn’t just a retreat - it’s a reset for your soul.
Because when you heal and recharge, you show up better for everyone else.

📩 Spaces are limited. Visit journeywithnikita.com/retreat to book your spot.

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I love helping people to take back control over their minds, in order to gain inner peace in all areas of their lives. Are you searching for something but you don't know what?

When my clients meet me they're sadly stuck in a cycle of negative thinking and self-sabotaging behaviour. They feel guilty, ashamed and rather than seeking professional help they rely on temporary support systems. They try to control things externally, by going on holiday, changing their hairstyle, going on a shopping spree etc but they always come back to that emptiness within. I know because I have been there myself.

I used to go for beauty treatments every week and buy myself new clothes, just to feel better. But it didn't work. In fact, it just made me feel worse and then I felt guilty and that would trigger a new downward spiral of behaviour. I
finally overcame it for myself and I now help others to do the same.

I love seeing men and women of all ages develop true resilience to be able to handle any situation in life. I enjoy seeing them report back to me that their external circumstances no longer define them, and that they do not easily get affected by what's going on around them.

𝐈𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐧, 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝟗-𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫!

Let's begin your journey from karma to dharma. Let me support you to take back control and regain your zest for life.

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If you are going through a difficult period, know that you're not alone. I have navigated through these challenges which all led to my spiritual awakening.


𝐈 𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

Even after years of experience in my field, I doubted myself. I questioned whether I was good enough, especially when stepping into new roles and expanding my brand.


I used NLP techniques to reframe limiting beliefs and reconnected with my inner power through movement and mindfulness. I reminded myself that confidence isn’t about perfection; it’s about alignment with purpose.


𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐫

I constantly put others’ needs before my own. I feared disappointing people, so I said yes when I meant no. It left me feeling drained, invisible, and resentful.


I began setting energetic boundaries through Reiki and used meditation for self-reflection. I used affirmations to rebuild my self-worth and surrounded myself with people who respected my truth. I learned that saying no was an act of self-love.


𝐈 𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬

From a young age I questioned who I was. I changed my name and spent 10 years in India alone. I didn’t know who I was, and I felt lost.


I explored my soul identity through journaling, meditation, and dharma inquiry. I realised I am more than what I do; I am who I am becoming. I stepped into my multidimensional self: dancer, healer, guide, and soul-led woman.


𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜

Sharing my story felt terrifying. I worried about being judged or misunderstood. My voice would shake, and I’d hold back.


I started small; reading my poetry, speaking in safe spaces, and grounding myself with breathwork. I used chakra balancing to open my throat and heart. Over time, I realised that vulnerability is strength, and my voice is medicine.


𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

My body went through sporadic symptoms which were unexplained by medics. I felt betrayed by it. I was exhausted, confused, and forced to stop everything.


I turned to holistic healing; Reiki, nutrition, emotional release, and deep rest. I listened to my body like never before. Healing became my teacher, and I became my own healer.


𝐈 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤

Dance had always been my lifeline. But suddenly, I couldn’t dance. I couldn’t even watch it. It felt like a part of me had died.


I surrendered to stillness. I allowed myself to grieve. In that space, I discovered new creative expressions; writing, mentoring, and healing. I slowly reawakened my creativity through sacred movement rituals and soulful reflection.


𝐈 𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭

I gave and gave until I had nothing left. I was emotionally numb and spiritually disconnected.


I created sacred self-care rituals; forest bathing, energy clearing, and digital detoxes. I honoured my cycles and gave myself permission to rest. I now teach others how to live in rhythm, not resistance. That reconnection became the foundation of my Dharma Diploma programme.


If you see yourself in any of these challenges, know that you're not alone. I am here to walk the path with you, to simplify and shortcut your journey: journeywithnikita.com/

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🌿 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞
🗓 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 | 🕙 𝟏𝟎𝐚𝐦 – 𝟒𝐩𝐦

Step away from the noise. Reconnect with nature. Reconnect with yourself.

Modern life keeps us in a constant state of stimulation; screens, schedules, stress. But research shows that spending intentional time in nature can rewire our nervous systems, boost immunity, and improve mental clarity.

This retreat is designed to help you reset, using the Japanese practice of forest bathing (Shinrin-yoku), combined with the healing power of human connection.

🌲 Why Forest Bathing?
Studies have shown that time spent in natural environments can:

✅ Reduce cortisol levels (the stress hormone)
✅ Lower blood pressure and heart rate
✅ Enhance immune function by increasing natural killer (NK) cell activity
✅ Improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression
✅ Boost creativity, focus, and cognitive performance

Forest bathing works by engaging all your senses; sight, sound, smell, touch, and even taste helping you shift from “doing” to simply being.

🤝 The Power of Connection
Humans are wired for connection. When we gather in safe, supportive spaces with like-minded people, we experience:

Increased oxytocin (the bonding hormone)
Greater emotional resilience
A sense of belonging and shared purpose
Motivation to sustain healthy habits
This retreat offers a rare opportunity to slow down, connect deeply, and feel seen, not just by others, but by yourself.

What’s Included:
🌳Guided forest bathing sessions
🌳Gentle movement and grounding practices
🌳Time for journaling, reflection, and rest
🌳A nourishing, plant-based lunch
🌳Group sharing and connection
🌳Tools to support your wellbeing beyond the retreat

Whether you're navigating a life transition, feeling burnt out, or simply craving stillness, this day is a chance to recalibrate your nervous system, nourish your body, and reignite your inner spark.

🎟 Spaces are limited to keep the group intimate. 5th September (10am-4pm) only £150 if booked by 5th August (£200 thereafter): journeywithnikita.com/forestday/

#SacredCircle #HealingTogether #BerkshireRetreat

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Do you have unfulfilled potential? Are you in a job where you are not being seen or heard? I see you and I hear you.

There is something incredibly powerful about witnessing someone’s potential, especially when they have not yet recognised it in themselves.

This is the heart of my brand and my life's purpose.

I'm Nikita, a transformational speaker, spiritual guide, and founder of Journey with Nikita. Over the past few years, I have had the honour of walking alongside people who were navigating burnout, emotional overwhelm, or simply feeling disconnected from their purpose. And time and time again, I have seen something extraordinary in them, something they could not yet see in the mirror.

✨ That spark. That calling. That quiet strength waiting to rise.

The truth is, we all carry a deeper wisdom within us. But life, trauma, expectations, and fear can cloud our vision. We forget who we are. We shrink and we settle.
That is where I come in.

Whether I am mentoring a solopreneur, guiding a corporate team, or holding space in a healing circle, my mission is to help you remember. To help you reconnect with your inner truth. To help you rise into your soul aligned purpose with clarity, confidence, and compassion.

As the author of "Meditation through Poetry", a book that received the International Impact Book Award and a recipient of the Woman Who Achieves and Solopreneur of the Year awards, I don't just bring tools and teachings, but lived experience. I have walked this path and I know what it takes to rise.


If you are feeling the nudge to step into your next chapter, know this:
💛You do not have to do it alone.
💛You are not too late.
💛You are more ready than you realise.


Let's unlock your potential together: journeywithnikita.com/

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