In the spirit of this month’s theme of Joy and Hope, we are shining light on some of our favorite AAPI People in Wellness Spaces. In the last year we have seen some much needed diversifying in who gets spotlighted in Wellness spaces and we are seeing more communities popping up that reflect the diversity of our country. During this heal week we wanted to spotlight and introduce you to some of our faves to follow.
In alphabetical order:
Name:
Known for:
Where to Find Them: (Follow Their Link for more!)
Alita Pear
Founder of Mera Swimwear and PearSpire
Archaa S
Kid-lit expert, Award-winning Author, Yoga teacher
@archaareads
Bani J
Indian fitness model and actress
@banij
Bee Shapiro
New York Times beauty columnist and founder of Ellis Brooklyn, a clean luxury fragrance brand Author of "Skin Deep: Women on Skin Care, Makeup, and Looking Their Best".
@beeshapiro
Beverly Cheng
Fitness Coach
@BeverlyCheng
Bianca Venerayan
Yoga/meditation teacher, sound healer, and content creator on mental health, philosophy, and sex positivity.
@BIANCAVENERAYAN
Cam Lee
Yoga Teacher, Fitness, Health & Wellness Content Creator & Mom
@CAMLEEYOGA
Cynthia Pong
NYU-trained lawyer turned career coach and Founder of Embrace Change
@embracechangenyc
Dev Heyrana
Artist
@_heyrana
施宇 Eden
Health and wellness influencer in Malaysia and a MYprotein Athlete.
@seeyueden
Grace Duong
Artist, Author, Intuitive, Founder & Creator of @mysticmondays
@grace.duong
Gretchen Ho
Volleyball player and TV host.
@gretchenho
Hana Giang Anh (Hana G)
Health and wellness influencer and YouTuber in Vietnam. Founder of Inspire Boutique Fitness
@hanagianganh
YouTube channel Hana Giang Anh
Isabelle Mea
Dance Queen
@isohella
Jasmin Danker
Health and wellness influencer from Singapore. Coach at Core Collective and ambassador of Skinnies Sungel (@skinnies_co), a waterless sun-gel that adapts to the skin tone
@jasminedanker
Jennifer Lau
Canadian Nike Master Trainer, personal trainer and co-founder of The_RealToronto
@ITSJENNIFERLAU
Justin Yang
Registered Massage Therapist & Body Worker
@JYANGRMT
Katie Wang
Fitness Instructor
@katiewongspelledwang
Kelly U
Motivational Speaker & Host of @therapythursday_
@_KELLYU
Lin Chen
Founder & CEO of @pinkmoon.co
@iamlinchen
Linda Sun
Fitness Youtuber
@LINDASUNYT
Luigi Aldon
Co-Founder of Smudge Wellness
@lu.e.g
Maria Vania
Fitness influencer
@maria_vaniaa
Dr. May
Health and wellness influencer in Thailand and Clinic Doctor.
MayRunningClinic
Meghan Yuri Young
Wellness advocate and facilitator
@MEGHANYURIYOUNG
Michael James Wong
Author, Educator, Meditator
@michaeljameswong
Miya Kishi-Dunets
Sound + music, meditation, yoga healer
@miyadunets
Nana
Fitness Influencer
@nanabwincess
Nana Al Haleq
TV host, fitness model and Coach
@nanaalhaleq
Olivia (Lee Ga Young)
Yoga instructor and YouTuber from Korea
@olivia__yoga
Youtube olivia__yoga
Praya Lundberg
Actor and Fitness Influencer
@prayalundberg
Sandra Riley Tang
One quarter of Singaporean band The Sam Willows, co-founder of The Yoga Co in Singapore and fitness influencer
@sandrarileytang
Sara Wee
Front woman of Singaporean band 53A and yoga enthusiast
@saraweeruyu
Solenn Heusaff
Health and Fitness Influencer, Founder and co-creator of Solenn Manila
@solenn
Yuri Shibuya
Health and wellness influencer in Japan, Fitness Trainer and the founder of a Fitness wear/lifestyle brand called Almoore.
@shibuya_yuri