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Mahua Dutta Founder
About · The person behind it

Hello, I’m Mahua Dutta.

Founder · Yoga Instructor · Holistic Health Coach

Wellness Through Self-Care is a quiet corner of the internet for rest that does not have to be earned — practical, unhurried, and made for real, uneven weeks.

15 years of experience
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Meet the Founder

Mahua Dutta

Founder & Wellness Educator

Mahua Dutta is a yoga educator, therapeutic yoga instructor and holistic wellness practitioner whose work brings together movement, mindfulness, meditation, Ayur Yoga, nutrition education and compassionate healthy-living guidance.

Her approach is educational, supportive and practical. Rather than positioning herself as a miracle specialist or promising guaranteed transformation, Mahua encourages individuals to understand their own needs, respect professional medical guidance and cultivate habits that can support well-being over time.

Her learning journey includes advanced study in Yogic Science and Ayur Yoga, yoga teacher training, therapeutic practice, meditation teaching, nutrition and dietetics, mudra therapy and Yoga Prana Vidya. These areas of study inform her work while also reinforcing the importance of professional boundaries. Yoga and wellness education can complement appropriate healthcare; they should not replace diagnosis, treatment or emergency support.

Mahua’s teaching philosophy is grounded in patient progress. A person may begin with five minutes of breathing, a chair-supported movement, a short relaxation or one more mindful meal. What matters is not performing wellness perfectly. What matters is creating a respectful relationship with one’s own body and continuing to learn.

As Holistic Yoga Wellness grows, Mahua hopes to remain both a teacher and a student—sharing what she has learned, continuing her education and listening carefully to the experiences of the community. That humility is central to the platform’s promise.

  • Master of Science in Yoga
  • Master of Science in Ayur Yoga (MSCY)
  • Internationally Certified Yoga Therapeutic Instructor
  • Holistic Health Coach
  • Integrative Nutrition & Dietetics Advisor
  • Meditation Teacher Training
  • Yoga Prana Vidya Level 1,2,3
  • Mudra Therapy and continuing wellness education
Training & credentials

Learning that shapes every guide

  • Master of Science in Yoga
  • First Class • Jyotish Yoga Sastra University
  • 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
  • Yoga teacher training • Bodhi School of Yoga
  • Nutrition & Wellness Advisor
  • Master’s-level wellness and nutrition education
  • Meditation Teacher Training
  • Meditation philosophy, practice and teaching methodology
  • Mudra Therapy Certification
  • Practice-focused continuing education
  • Diet & Nutrition Course
  • Foundational nutrition education for healthier living
What we hold to

A softer set of principles

Rest without earning it

You do not have to be productive enough to deserve a pause. Rest is a starting point here, not a reward.

Made for real, uneven weeks

Life is not a clean routine. Everything is designed to survive the messy days, not only the calm ones.

Kept, not completed

These are companions, not checklists. There is no finish line and nothing to fall behind on.

At your own pace

One small practice, whenever it fits. Slow is welcome. Stopping and returning is welcome too.

Quick facts

About Wellness Through Selfcare at a glance

Founder & lead writer
Mahua Dutta
Based in
the United Kingdom
What we publish
Free articles, gentle tools, free guides and printable journals for everyday self-care
Our approach
Small, pressure-free practices for mind, body and emotional wellbeing
Not
Medical advice, diagnosis or therapy
Areas of focus Stress reliefcalming breathworkjournalingrest and sleepemotional wellbeingand gentle self-care for busy women
How every article is made

Written with care, checked with care

  1. Lived practice firstEach piece starts from what Mahua Dutta has practised and taught, not from trends.
  2. Checked against reputable sourcesHealth claims are compared with guidance from established health bodies and research.
  3. Plain, gentle languageNo hype, no guilt, no miracle promises. Clear steps you can try today.
  4. Reviewed and updatedArticles show when they were last updated and are revisited as guidance changes.
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No sign-up wall, no pressure. Have a look around and take whatever feels useful today.