About me

Welcome! My name is Neda Dowlatshahi, and I am based in Carrboro, North Carolina. I founded Nafas Wellness to share practices I have learned—and continue to learn—through my life’s journey, rooted in breath, movement, and mindful presence.

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I hold a Master’s degree in Public Health and am a certified Hatha and Perinatal Yoga teacher. My training includes Hatha Yoga with Sivananda Yoga in Rishikesh, India (200-hour), as well as training in Chapel Hill, North Carolina with Thousand Petals Yoga (200-hour) and Whole Mama Yoga (85-hour). I have also studied Thai massage in Lamu, Thailand, Ayurveda in Rishikesh, India, and completed three 10-day Vipassana meditation courses in Myanmar, Nepal, and Delaware.

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Travel has been a central part of my life, and I have lived across several continents. I speak fluent French, conversational Persian, and basic Spanish and Creole, allowing me to adapt to a range of communication needs.

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And finally, I am a mother to a dynamic toddler, a role that continues to shape my understanding of care, patience, and presence.

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Wellness work is my true joy, and it would be an honor to support you on your path toward greater well-being.