Shailaja Menon is an author, certified 500-hr Manasa yoga teacher, and speaker. She grew up in Coimbatore, India, but has been based in Malaysia for the last twenty-six years. She has over twenty-four years of teaching experience and is the founder of ‘Mat and Beyond Yoga Studio’ in Malaysia. A sought-after speaker, she is regularly invited to present at educational institutions, corporate organisations, and international yoga events across Malaysia and India. A passionate advocate of mental wellness through yoga, she seeks to empower people through her books, classes, and talks.