Trust & Thrive

251: Yoga Therapy & Representation Within the Wellness Space - with Melissa Shah, Yoga Therapist


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Melissa (she/they) is a first-generation Indian-American yoga therapist that deeply believes in applying the culture and teachings of yoga to bring to light the long standing 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 Lenape land (Queens, NY) she currently lives on Tongva + Chumash land (Los Angeles) where they work to make yoga accessible through yoga therapy, mentoring yoga teachers, mantra, pranayama, and providing holistic yoga education for community organizations Melissa also utilizes her background in public health to integrate yoga into schools and clinical settings.

In this episode, we discuss the topic of representation in yoga and the wellness spaces, how professionals can do their part in decolonizing wellness, the healing powers of connecting with one's body, and more.

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