About Melissa Shah:
Melissa (she/they), certified yoga therapist and community builder, deeply believes in applying the culture and teachings of yoga to bring to light the disparities in wellness spaces. She is passionate about bringing yoga and Ayurveda back to its roots, and reclaiming representation within the wellness community.
Originally from unceded Munsee Lenape land (Queens, NY) she currently lives on unceded Kizh, Chumash, and Tongva land (Los Angeles, CA) where she works to make yoga accessible through yoga therapy, mentoring yoga teachers, and mantra. Melissa also utilizes their background in public health to integrate yoga into schools and clinical settings.
