my yoga journey,
shared with you.
Certifications
E-RYT 500 YACEP
Meditation Teacher
Wellness Coach
meet
MONICA SHUM
I truly love what I do—teaching yoga has been the most fulfilling decision of my life. Choosing to follow my heart and turn my passion into a profession has been nothing short of a blessing. Yoga has transformed my life from the inside out, and my greatest joy is helping others discover that same sense of wellness, purpose, and inner joy.
My teaching style blends creative Vinyasa sequencing with the wisdom I've gained through years of practicing Ashtanga, Hatha, and Yin. I strive to create classes that are both healing and uplifting—where the mind can settle and the body can move with intention and ease - that is PRANA ANANDA!
Before teaching yoga full-time, I spent over 20 years working in the corporate world. That experience taught me how to lead, communicate, and show up with a balance of discipline and heart—skills that continue to shape the way I guide my students today.
With a multicultural background, I love weaving together the depth of Eastern yoga philosophy with the grounded practicality of modern Western life. It’s my intention to make yoga accessible, meaningful, inspiring, and most importantly FUN — on and off the mat.
what is PRANA ANANDA
prana - Sanskrit for breath
ananda - Sanskrit for bliss
life is in perpetual motion, and the energy within and around us is always shifting. just like our breath, shakti, and thoughts, we are constantly evolving.
PRANA ANANDA—the bliss of life force—is found when we align ourselves with the natural rhythm of the universe. in this synchronicity, we move with grace and ease, where body, mind, and spirit flow in perfect harmony. obstacles dissolve, and we become smooth operators of our own energy. through this conscious movement, we discover joy, taste mystic self-transcendence, and experience a seamless connection to the tman—the true self.
about
PRANA ANANDA
Monica's signature style, Prana Ananda Vinyasa Flow, is curated to feed your body and soul with positive energy. This practice blends breath, movement, and intention, inviting you to awaken your inner light and move through life with grace and joy.