What is Janani?
Janani is Damaru's work with pregnancy, parenting, and human development.
The premise is simple. The first thousand days of life, from conception through the second year, are the foundational developmental window for everything that follows. The nervous system, the immune system, the emotional baseline, the capacity to regulate and to learn. All of it begins here.
Our work integrates the traditional framework of Garbha Samskara with contemporary research in epigenetics and developmental neuroscience. So you do not simply pass through pregnancy. You shape it, consciously.
The First 3 Thousand Days
From conception to a child’s second birthday, the first thousand days, the human brain and nervous system undergo their fastest period of development in the entire lifespan.
Over the next 2,000 days—as your child approaches age 8—more than 90% of the brain’s physical structure is complete, and the subconscious mind forms its core emotional blueprint.
Treat this golden window as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build your child’s intelligence, resilience, and potential.
Till the child turns one, what the mother experiences, the child experiences with her. Her nervous system, her nourishment, her emotional environment, the quality of her rest. All of it reaches the developing child.
This is not a metaphor. It is developmental science. And it is precisely what the yogic tradition understood, thousands of years ago, through Garbha Samskara.
Janani is built around this understanding right through pregnancy till your child becomes a teen and then into a young adult.
The Programs
Hiranya Garbha - For Couples
Hiranya Garbha - For Couples
The foundation underneath all of Janani
Garbha Samskara is the ancient practice. Epigenetic priming is the modern science. They describe the same truth in two languages.
At Damaru, we teach both. One gives the practice its roots. The other gives it its evidence.
Our Pregnancy Yoga, Children Yoga and Teen Workshops are designed around 3 pillars of wellness science,value education and cultural rooting for the young moms and children, keeping the current urban lifestyle in mind.
Voices from Janani
"I came here feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. The care I received not only helped me heal physically but also gave me a renewed sense of peace. The team truly listens and makes you feel valued every step of the way."
"I struggled with stress and chronic pain for years. After working with the team, I finally found relief and a plan that works for my lifestyle. They focus on the whole person, not just the symptoms."
"What I love most is how personalized the care is. I never feel rushed, and every visit leaves me feeling stronger and more balanced. This clinic has truly changed my outlook on health and wellness."
"The professionalism and genuine care here are unmatched. Every session helps me feel more energized and motivated to take care of myself. I can honestly say this experience has been life-changing."
"From the moment I walked in, I felt at home. The staff’s compassion and dedication make all the difference. I’ve gained not just better health, but also confidence and hope for the future."
Who teaches at Bodha?
The work of Bodha is held by Mauli and a small circle of senior collaborators. Each one is a serious practitioner first, and a teacher second.
MAULI BAVISKAR
Yoga Acharya
Director, Damaru Wellness
27+ years of practice. 15+ years of teaching. Vice Chairperson, Indian Yoga Association, Gujarat Chapter.
Where to begin
The right starting point depends on where you are in your journey. We have built three paths.
THINKING ABOUT BECOMING A PARENT
Garbha Bodha Nitya is where this work begins. Daily practices for emotional, hormonal, and physiological readiness.
CURRENTLY PREGNANT
Garbha Bodha Level 1 is the foundational program. We guide you trimester by trimester, in practice and in understanding.
ALREADY PARENTING
Sprouts Roots and Sprouts Wings are designed for children and young people in their own developmental stages.
How to Apply
The work of Bodha is held by Mauli and a small circle of senior collaborators. Each one is a serious practitioner first, and a teacher second.
If you would like to begin
Beginning Janani does not mean enrolling in a program straightaway. It can simply mean a conversation, with us, about what is right for you and where you are.