Wise Ma Wellness - Shonali Yoga

08/12/2025

Supporting CDC folks who were under attack on Friday is me living my purpose. My alignment with Intown Retreat Wellness & Spa in Decatur is making it easier for me to do what I do. We had a full class to tonight.

Please consider actively seeking embodiment support to meet yourself in moments of heightened fear. The political climate is not quieting down anytime soon. Ongoing attentiveness to your nervous system will absolutely help you meet each day as it comes. Reach out. I have daytime openings for private yoga therapy and of course ongoing public classes at 4 incredible local studios, plus there’s Grief House programming. Check my website to dive deeper: www.wisemawellness.com or link in bio.

Take good care of yourself. Don’t simply scroll on by if you feel drawn to lean in. 💙

07/28/2025

I’ve got a rare Evening Offering coming up this friday, August 1 at the new wellness space, , in Decatur. It’s only been a couple months, but it feels like forever since I brought out my harmonium to infuse sacred mantra and song into a grounding restful restorative yoga offering. Come check out this beautiful new wellness space, relax with me for an hour and then stroll into Decatur Square. A lovely night out.

https://theintownretreat.com/book-yoga

Restorative Yoga + Song

Instructor Shonali Banerjee has been teaching breath-based accessible adaptable yoga for over 20 years. All are welcome in this practice. This practice focuses on rest, stillness, and gentle stretching, helping to soothe the nervous system, improve flexibility, and cultivate care. Using props like bolsters, blankets, and blocks, each pose is held for an extended period, giving the body permission to relax and release tension. Shonali’s song healing is a balm for the soul. She offers songs and mantras accompanied by the deep drone of the harmonium throughout the practice. No prior yoga experience is necessary—just bring an open heart and a willingness to rest and hold space for yourself and others. After class, feel free to further wind down with 15 minutes in the sauna.

06/09/2025

05/03/2025

On this absolutely idyllic day in New York, I had the honor of presiding over a Celebration of Life only 2 weeks after the passing of an incredible woman I had never before met. I was brought into this inspiring group of Grievers by a long term yoga student. It was a stunning day to honor Grief, Beauty, & Love. I Am Here for These Powerful Moments. Thank you for trusting me. May your grief journey be ever supported so you may deepen into love.
🙏🏽🌼💖🌸🌈

04/29/2025

Join us for an evening of blissfully empowering chants at Vista Yoga on Saturday, May 31st! Featuring chant leaders Ian Boccio and Shonali Banerjee, with Don Martin on guitar and Stan Holt on drums!

Purchase tickets in advance for $31.50 here:
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Doors open at 7:00.
Kirtan starts at 7:30.

Vista Yoga
2836 Lavista Rd, Decatur, GA 30033
located behind Napoleon’s restaurant, parking available around the back of the building.

There are a limited number of bolsters and blankets for sitting on the floor at the studio. Please bring your own props if possible. Thank you!

04/28/2025

Community Day at Legacy Park! Met a ton of amazing folks doing incredible work in Decatur and talked a ton about Grief House offerings. Saw my Compassionate Atlanta and Serenity Healing .healing.artsatl buddies, stocked up on plants from Trellis and ate some delicious food from the Refuge Women’s Network .

The surprise highlight was discovering BBuckets , a mosquito dunk system. I decorated my own buckets and I can’t wait to annihilate a ton of mosquito larvae!

The businesses over at Legacy Park are something really special. I’m glad to be a part of it. 🙏🏽

04/25/2025

Getting ready to lead some Run Where You Are Conference attendees in a gentle Yoga Nidra practice. I’m excited to be supporting these folks who are wanting to lead change in our communities. I imagine it’s exhausting work. It feels aligned to support them in this way.

04/21/2025

CDC Release & Grounding
Thu, Apr 24 | Zoom

Fellow CDC employees have reached out to the Grief House to hold space for CDC staff, HHS staff, and others in the federal family who’ve been impacted by these uncertain and turbulent times working within the US government.

We are honored to do so.

We invite all individuals impacted by the recent disruptions at the CDC and federal level to join us. This is a pay only if you can offering. During the session, you can expect some movement, breath work, song, journaling, sharing & witnessing and gentle nervous system support.

We hope you can come and let us hold space for you to express what needs to be expressed, listen and know you are not alone, and receive some support during this moment.

Sascha, co founder of the Grief House, Shonali Banerjee of Wise Ma Wellness and Kate Drummond of The Energetic Heart will be facilitating this offering. Reach out at info@griefhouse.org with any questions.

Link in bio for registration.
https://www.griefhouse.org/event-details/cdc-release-grounding

04/04/2025

Living in Atlanta means living along side some of the most generous brilliant public healthcare minds in the nation. This latest decimation of the CDC touches deep into our communities here in Atlanta. I’m so grateful to be called into supporting CDC workers through Intown Retreat Spa & Wellness.

Monday, April 14 | 7:30 - 8:30p
Please come receive restorative care through truly restful postures, deeply soothing song and thoughtful contemplations to give your system an impactful moment of relief. Come with family members and friends. Be sure to register in advance.

If you’re a CDC employee use the code COMMUNITY at checkout to save your spot.

03/30/2025

Monday is my 50th birthday! I’m excited for a packed day of teaching. Who’s coming to practice yoga and celebrate with me?

10am Gentle Yoga
12pm Slow Flow
6pm Flow & Zen
7:30pm Retreat & Restore

03/26/2025

Gloriously outside at sunset for Yoga While Grieving at The Grief House tonight. Looking up at bare branches just starting to bud, winds blowing between our toes, bird sounds mingling with the footfalls of runners, tiny purple violets all around our yoga mats. It’s an auspicious & potent way to be with our grieving selves.

Next 4 week series Yoga While Grieving runs April 15 - May 6 | 7 - 7:50pm at The Grief House. Registration is open.

Link in bio.
https://www.griefhouse.org/event-details/yoga-while-grieving-series-with-shonali-banerjee

03/18/2025

Y’all! Sascha and I just got done with an interview about The Grief House with Rose Scott from WABE!! I was very unsuccessful at not fan-girling. The piece will air on Friday 3/28 at Noon. I am really proud to be a part of this burgeoning community in Atlanta.

Sascha, thank you for daring to step into your calling, for opening the Grief House, for creating this space for people to be with their grief, where all grief is welcome.

Stay tuned! I’ll definitely be sharing more details.

And if, in the meantime time, you’re curious, come out Tuesday nights (tonight!) 7pm for Yoga While Grieving and 8pm Circle of Song: Living While Grieving or visit the Grief House website.

https://www.griefhouse.org/event-details/yoga-while-grieving-with-shonali-banerjee-4
Link in bio.