About Shakti
Shakti is a yoga teacher, best-selling author, keynote speaker and chef.
Across more than four decades and through many seasons of study, practice and lived experience, she has explored movement, human performance and healing across diverse cultures and communities on five continents.
She sees quickly where growth is genuine and where it is being forced. Many succeed outwardly while quietly drifting inwardly. Expansion happens, but something essential feels off.
Know Thy Body emerged from this work. It is a practice of disciplined awareness applied in real time, learning to recognize internal signals early, refine decisions and grow without strain.
Whether guiding a room, leading a workshop or working one-on-one, Shakti brings grounded clarity and steady presence. Her work has been featured on NBC and PBS, and across stages, classrooms, kitchens and community spaces, the throughline remains the same: embodied intelligence in action.
People work with Shakti when they are ready for their next level built on steadiness, not strain.
What Others Say
“Shakti’s presence is both calming and powerful. Her hands, insight and recommendations have supported my health in meaningful ways.”
— Terry Jentilucci, Insurance Professional
“Shakti is a brilliant, caring health consultant, always expanding her knowledge.”
— Katie O’Gara, Government Inspector
“Her knowledge of food, energetic work and spirituality has impacted my life in a deeply positive way.”
— Michelle Frazzetto, Author
“Shakti helped me return to myself during a season of grief and stress. Through breath, boundaries and thoughtful guidance, I found renewal and balance again.”
— Cami C., Creative Director
“Her work embodies joy and passion. She brings healthy living to life in a way that feels real and accessible.”
— Lisa DePatie, Health Promotion Professional
“You are able to identify and celebrate objects and moments of beauty where others might not see them.”
— Narges Ahmadi, Retired Medical Librarian
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