Shama Mehendale

Professionally, an enthusiastic and purpose-driven thought leader with over 25 years of technology implementation and consulting experience, able to create a culture of commitment and trust. Blends drive for excellence with developing strong inter-personal relationships. 

My passion is sharing the love and benefits of the lifestyle of yoga (not just the asanas or postures) but the holistic benefits that I have experienced in my life with practicing yoga, meditation, ancient wisdom and general wellness.

Yoga practitioner from an early age, I participated in inter-school yoga competitions in grade school in India.

Diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer in early 2020. The yoga philosophy, knowledge and practice helped me beyond words in getting through treatment and staying strong around then, 8 and 12 year-old kids. I am now in my 7th year of remission and love sharing my knowledge/experience of yoga and meditation with others.

To take the first step in my dream of doing this full-time once family responsibilities are complete, I established my yoga and wellness company (Sama Yoga & Wellness LLC) a little over a year ago.

Always engaged in giving back to the communities I live and work in.

• Volunteering at regional food bank and organizing group volunteering events for colleagues, sponsoring a child in an underserved country for the last 25 years, regular monthly donor to the ASPCA, served for more than 10 years on my company's Community Involvement Committee and as a co-chair for the 4 of those years. Served on company’s DEI committee for a year.
• Currently teach yoga at a local community center, my town lawns in the summer and conduct free classes on International yoga day in June for the past 3 years.