Pastel-coloured walls dotted abruptly yet thoughtfully with indoor plants, contemporary light fittings, bespoke furniture, a clean and polished floor, and aesthetically designed doors that merge with the walls that lead to a mystical world, complete the setting for our meditation session. If we were an Israeli youth fresh out of conscription on a year-long holiday in the third world looking to "find ourself", this would have felt like we hit a jackpot. But, we are only a broke-and-woke millennial, growing up in a fast-changing India saddled with the vagaries of intolerance and so, to us, this soothing spiritual ambience comes packed with the subtle indications of a farce. And we can smell it from a mile away. But we hold on to our verdict until the session is over.

Where are we? You might wonder. We were curious to gauge the benefits of the moon meditation technique and decided to sign up for an hour-long session being conducted by life coach Ellaeenah in a Worli studio. An archetype of the nonconformist aesthete, there's a perpetual lull in Ellaeenah's cadence that could either put you to sleep or awaken your chakras, depending on what you're looking for. The session claims to heal participants of their monetary, physical and emotional pains by using the energies of the full moon and the moon goddess, Luna.