Romaika Karandikar, affectionately known as Mystic Yogi Rome, is a published author, survivor of narcissistic abuse, wellness mentor, spiritual educator and founder of Rome’s Wellness and The Tantra Library & Gallery in Mysore, India. Her journey brings together lived experience, ancient Yogic wisdom, an interest in neuroscience and human behaviour, and more than fifteen years of experience in holistic wellness and conscious living.

Her personal experience of a six-year relationship marked by emotional manipulation, gaslighting, confusion and the gradual erosion of trust inspired her to explore narcissistic abuse beyond her own story. Rather than allowing that chapter to define her life, she began examining the experience through the perspectives of psychology, Yogic philosophy, self-awareness and human relationships. This journey inspired her two books, My Six Years with the Man of Many Masks, a personal account of her experiences, and Narcissistic Abuse & Healing — Through Yogic Eyes, which explores emotional manipulation, its impact and perspectives on rebuilding life.

As a published author, Romaika writes across diverse subjects, including Tantra, ancient Indian wisdom, spirituality, Ayurveda, holistic wellness, relationships, human behaviour and contemporary life. She is also the founder of The Tantra Library & Gallery, an independent publishing, cultural and educational initiative dedicated to making ancient knowledge accessible to modern readers while encouraging contemporary authors, artists, photographers and researchers to bring their creative work into the world. Through this initiative, she publishes her own literary works and supports the development of books and publications across different subjects.

Her work at Rome’s Wellness, Mysore, reflects her commitment to personalised wellbeing, conscious living and the integration of traditional Yogic practices with contemporary perspectives. Through intimate residential retreats, individual consultations and educational workshops, she creates opportunities for people to step away from everyday pressures, reflect upon their experiences and explore healthier ways of relating to themselves and their lives.

Through Behind the Mask of Narcissism, Romaika brings together her experiences as a survivor, author and wellness mentor to create an educational platform dedicated to narcissistic abuse awareness. Through blogs, videos, podcasts, books and real survivor conversations, she hopes to encourage meaningful dialogue about love bombing, gaslighting, emotional and financial manipulation, loss of identity, unhealthy relationship patterns and the challenges of rebuilding life after abuse.

Her distinctive perspective is rooted in looking at life through the Yogic eye. Drawing upon the ancient concept of sākṣī, the inner observer, she encourages individuals to explore their thoughts, emotions, attachments and recurring patterns with greater awareness. Her approach combines lived experience, reflective writing, meditation, self-inquiry and conscious living while recognising the importance of qualified professional mental-health care when needed.

For Romaika, this platform is more than a website or an extension of her published books. It is an opportunity to transform personal experience into meaningful knowledge, amplify survivor voices and create a compassionate space where individuals can find information, understanding and perspectives on life beyond narcissistic abuse.

“My story is not only about the six years I spent behind the mask. It is about everything I discovered when I began looking beyond it. Through my books, writing and conversations, I hope to remind others that their experiences are part of their story, but they do not have to define every chapter that follows.”

— Romaika Karandikar (Mystic Yogi Rome)