My India

SOWMYA AYYAR is an American-born ethnic Indian who has traveled extensively across India, exploring its landscapes, traditions, and philosophies. Through deep engagement with people, places, and practices, she seeks to understand the essence of her foremothers' spirituality. Her work highlights the contributions of spiritual women, bridging their wisdom with the modern world.

Sowmya holds a B.S. in Sociology (Santa Clara University, USA), an M.A. in Peace and Conflict Studies (University of Innsbruck, Austria), an M.A. in Environmental Security (United Nations University for Peace, Costa Rica), and a PGDM in Social Innovation Management (Amani Institute, Bangalore, India). She is also a trained yoga teacher. Currently, Sowmya is a PhD Research Scholar at the Malaviya Centre for Peace Research, Banaras Hindu University, where she explores the intersection of spirituality, gender, and peace. In her free time, she immerses herself in the Divine Feminine, Shakti, through creative arts, spirituality, and nature.