Daya Nelson is a certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor, trained directly by the internationally renowned Ayurvedic physician and author Dr. Vasant Lad at The Ayurvedic Institute in Asheville, North Carolina. A dedicated yoga practitioner for over 26 years, she has spent 15 years teaching yoga, skillfully adapting its practices to meet individual needs.

Daya began her yoga journey in Rishikesh, India, under the guidance of Swami Vivekananda of Agama Yoga and holds a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate from the Kripalu School of Yoga and Health in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. In addition to her yoga expertise, she practices Advanced Pranic Healing in the lineage of Master Choa Kok Sui, a highly effective form of energy work.

Her spiritual journey includes being initiated as a Ngakma in the Tibetan Buddhist Kagyu lineage, reflecting her deep commitment to personal and spiritual growth. Looking ahead, Daya plans to further her Ayurvedic studies and pursue an Ayurvedic Doctorate under Dr. Lad, continuing her mission to help others achieve holistic health and balance.