About Sadhana

My name is Diana Melian, the heart behind Sadhana Yoga Therapy. I am an RYT-500 Registered Yoga Teacher and Certified Yoga Therapist with more than 1,300 hours of education in Yoga Therapy and complementary disciplines, including oncology, somatic psychology, therapeutic and functional movement, breathwork, behavior change, Ayurveda and myofascial practices.

My journey began with my own body. Severe scoliosis, spinal surgery and years of persistent pain and mobility restrictions led me to Yoga. Through therapeutic movement, breathwork and mindfulness, I learned to work with stubborn scar tissue and movement limitations while developing a very different relationship with my body. These practices also became an important part of navigating and healing from physical and sexual trauma, teaching me firsthand how deeply our physical, emotional and nervous system experiences can intersect.

Later, becoming a cancer caregiver profoundly expanded both my perspective and the direction of my work. It led me to specialize further in oncology, studying cancer treatments and their side effects, cancer-related fatigue, bone and lymphatic health, psychosocial well-being, and safe, supportive movement throughout the cancer journey.

Today, my approach brings together Yoga Therapy, functional movement, breathwork, mindfulness, somatic practices and behavior-change strategies, informed by my studies in Ayurveda, anti-inflammatory nutrition and integrative health.

I believe we cannot always control what happens to us, but we can develop greater awareness and agency in how we respond. Sadhana is about helping you understand your body and yourself more deeply—and giving you practical tools to move, breathe and live with greater resilience, confidence and intention.