Bio

Nadia Pillay, is the CEO and founder of Sovereign Lineage Wellness and the creator of SHU YOGA, offering health and wellness services in Life-Coaching, Yoga Instruction and Yoga Certification, Meditation,  Health Management and Nutrition. With over 15 years of experience as a Yoga Instructor working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, Nadia’s experiences have presented her with the invaluable opportunity to work with individuals with a variety of physical and emotional circumstances, such as arthritis, cerebral palsy, scoliosis, uterine fibroid cysts, depression, addiction, anxiety,  and Asperger Syndrome.  In addition to conducting group and private instruction, Nadia has had the privilege of sharing yoga with numerous communities and populations such as, Family Yoga Groups, Businesses (Corporate Yoga), Day Care, Pres-School, K-12, The Illinois Juvenile Justice Department, Department of Child and Family Services and Group-homes. 

As a High School yoga instructor, Nadia has had the opportunity to create a cooking course with a  focus on healthy cuisine as well as exposure to a wider variety of foods. Nadia’s passion for Health and Wellness and her experience with early childhood enrichment lead her to create Emerging Yoga, a yoga enrichment  program for young children which includes Massage therapy for babies. Starting from 6 weeks and up, gentle massages and simple stretches all help with early brain development. 

Nadia conducts  yoga retreats, workshops, and certifications nationally and internationally.

Closing The Gap: Movement Therapy – An Ancient Treatment To Healing From Mental Trauma

https://www.wbez.org/stories/closing-the-gap-movement-therapy-an-ancient-treatment-to-healing-from-mental-trauma/b09256e6-ecd0-43f4-80e5-a6a0a84f56eb