Laxmi Rai (Maya) – From Social Development Professional to Spiritual Guide

Maya was a dedicated social development professional, with over 18 years of experience working with national and international organizations, including United Nations agencies and global NGOs. She specialized in training design, curriculum development, and psychosocial well-being programs, impacting countless communities through her skill and commitment.

But today, Maya has transformed her life entirely, channeling her passion, discipline, and compassion into the path of spiritual practice, energy healing, and conscious transformation. She is now a devoted spiritual practitioner, healer, and trainer, blending her professional expertise with deep sadhana to guide individuals and groups toward inner awakening, emotional balance, and holistic well-being.

Her journey reflects a profound 360-degree transformation—from navigating the challenges of social development to embracing the subtle dimensions of consciousness, self-realization, and service at the highest level. Maya embodies the rare combination of practical wisdom, spiritual insight, and heartfelt guidance, inspiring others to align their lives with truth, purpose, and inner harmony. she is currently an MPhil scholar in Buddhism. Her academic research and spiritual practice explore the relationship between mind and matter, particularly through the lens of Buddhist cosmology, meditative states, and the philosophical understanding of the subtle worlds. She has developed both scholarly and experiential insight into the transition of consciousness from form (rūpa) to formless (arūpa) states through dhyāna meditation, as well as an interest in the historical and symbolic dimensions of mantras, mudrās, and sacred practices within spiritual traditions.
Alongside her academic journey, she has pursued nine years of dedicated exploration in metaphysical studies, focusing on the deeper interconnection between consciousness, subtle energy, and the nature of reality. Her path of inner discipline has been further strengthened through four years of intensive para-occult and spiritual training, including Kundalini Transformation Yoga Sadhana, meditation practices, and Abundance and Success Sadhana, undertaken under spiritual guidance.
For the past 9 years, being an active founder member, she has served as the Executive Operations In-Charge at Shakti Punj, where she plays a central role in coordinating spiritual programs, trainings, and institutional initiatives. As a Senior Spiritual Advisor and Program Coordinator, she works closely with Pujya Gurudev Adhishor Shivananda, actively supporting and organizing a wide range of activities including Sadhanas, Siddhis, meditation retreats, rituals, and social service initiatives conducted by the institution.
Laxmi Rai has developed significant expertise in Lama Fera Healing and Holy Fire Reiki, and she has also successfully completed the Integral Yoga Teacher Training Program and Kundalini Sadhana with the guidence of Pujyagurudev. Through these experiences, she has emerged as a dedicated trainer, energy healing practitioner, and spiritual counselor, guiding individuals in personal transformation, emotional balance, and spiritual development.
Her work represents a rare synthesis of academic scholarship, professional development expertise, and disciplined spiritual practice, positioning her as a key pillar of the Shakti Punj spiritual community and a facilitator for individuals seeking holistic growth, deeper awareness, and meaningful inner transformation.