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Mona Desai



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About Mona Desai

Mona K. Desai is a RYT-500. Raised in South Asian culture, Mona (she/her) became a yoga teacher to enhance representation in wellness spaces and help students access yoga's holistic benefits. Her classes are rooted in kindness, inclusivity, and community. She blends meditation,...

Mona K. Desai is a RYT-500.

Raised in South Asian culture, Mona (she/her) became a yoga teacher to enhance representation in wellness spaces and help students access yoga's holistic benefits. Her classes are rooted in kindness, inclusivity, and community. She blends meditation, physical postures, and rest, offering a gentle yet empowering practice. Above all, she aims to create a welcoming environment for all practitioners.

In addition to teaching asana, Mona draws upon her education background to train future yoga teachers, equipping them to offer informed and inclusive experiences for their students. Her teachings include yoga history, philosophy, meditation, Sanskrit, and Ayurveda. Mona is a lifelong learner who believes that true wisdom is found by remaining open to the perspectives of others. 

Mona is also a certified meditation teacher and is dedicated to incorporating the eight limbs in her teaching. 

First Registered June 2020
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider

Teaching Experience

Current

Soul City | Malden

December 2022 - Current
Soul City Yoga | Malden, Pleasant Street
Malden, MA, USA
Current

The Salty Buddha

July 2020 - Current
The Salty Buddha, Pulaski Street
Peabody, MA, USA
Previous

The Energy Barre

June 2020 - August 2021
The Energy Barre, Central Street
Stoneham, MA, USA
First Registered June 2020
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider