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Seema and Dinesh are diving into the topic of yoga - specifically yoga therapy - in this episode with yoga therapist Melissa Shah. They’re having an enlightening conversation around yoga therapy, what it is, how it’s different from yoga, and why it can be beneficial to everyone. They’re sharing their own personal experiences around the impact of yoga and mindfulness and how to lean into resistance versus fighting it. There are so many practical tips in this episode you can easily implement into your own life. You won’t want to miss this conversation with special guest Melissa Shah! 

Melissa (she/they) 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 Munsee Lenape land (Queens, NY) she currently lives on Tongva, Chumash and Kizh land (Los Angeles) where she works to make yoga accessible through yoga therapy, mentoring yoga teachers, and mantra. Melissa also utilizes her background in public health to integrate yoga into schools and clinical settings. 

Learn more about Melissa: https://www.findyourbreath.net/

Melissa's Charity: https://www.findyourbreath.net/shop?tag=solidarity 

Links: 

Dinesh Melwani https://dineshmelwani.com/ IG @dineshmelwani

Seema Desai https://drseemadesai.com, IG @dr.seemadesai   

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