Lisa Cesso was born and raised in the Boston area. She is an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, a Certified Yoga Instructor(500 hr) and Yoga Assistant, adjusting and connecting to students through the power of touch. She also completed a certification in Vedic Psychology from Jiva Institute and continues to study classical Ayurveda and practice extensively.

Lisa formerly served as a Massachusetts State Trooper/First Responder where she spent many years working with the public and community policing. She used her trauma informed skills and spent much time volunteering at a local domestic violence shelter, focused on women’s empowerment through yoga. She is the owner of Santarella Studio where she designs custom clothing for clients and makes unique and creative handmade gifts.

Lisa offers specialized one-on-one Ayurvedic health consultation sessions and workshops with education on the elements of food, nutrition and cooking. As a long time practitioner of yoga, meditation and breath work, she includes these healing modalities customized to your specific needs.

Her aim is to study and practice these ancient teachings in a classical and pure manner and to then pass them on to help inspire others towards a state of self awareness, physical and emotional balance and optimal health.