Shelly Yang - Founder & Owner

A creator at heart, Shelly loves to give back to her community, takes joy in nurturing the souls that surround her. She grew up in the southern parts of China and attended boarding school in the mountains of Yunnan. From a young age, she pondered existential questions such as "Who am I?" and explored perspectives of the self and others. She often wondered, "What if 'I' doesn't exist? What if 'I' am not this person?" When she moved to New York City as a teenager, she quickly immersed herself in the bustling city life, but her quest for self-discovery remained.

She tried to find the meaning of her life through studying art history, classical music, and yoga. In 2019, Shelly founded Form + Flow in Long Island City, driven by a deep desire to foster spiritual growth and build a mindfulness community through healing modalities and artistic expressions. It has became her mission to create spaces where individuals can connect within and elevate consciousness.

Together with a team of incredible yoga teachers and facilitators, rooted in the philosophies of both Eastern and Western yoga, Form + Flow has served over 10,000 students over the past 5 years. Shelly's journey and vision are a testament to her commitment to making her communities a more compassionate and connected place.