PhD Scientist, 500-Hour Certified Yoga Instructor & Founder of Yoga with Lisa
Lisa Eshun-Wilson is the founder of Yoga with Lisa, a wellness platform that combines evidence-based science with the transformative practice of yoga and meditation. She holds a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) and is a 500-hour Certified Yoga Instructor, bringing together scientific expertise and traditional yoga philosophy to help people improve their physical and mental well-being.
Unlike traditional yoga instructors, Lisa explains not only how to practice yoga but also why it works. Her background in molecular biology, inflammation research, stress physiology, and human health allows her to translate complex science into practical tools that help students reduce stress, improve mobility, support nervous system regulation, and build sustainable wellness habits.
Today, Lisa teaches yoga classes in Berkeley, CA, Vinyasa yoga, private yoga sessions, corporate wellness programs throughout the Bay Area, guided meditation, and international wellness retreats designed for busy professionals seeking long-term health and balance.
Lisa is also the creator of MindShift AI, an innovative wellness platform being developed to become one of the first AI-powered yoga and meditation coaching experiences that integrates biometric wearable data with personalized wellness recommendations. By combining artificial intelligence with scientific research and yoga practice, MindShift AI aims to deliver customized guidance based on each individual's stress levels, recovery, sleep, movement, and overall well-being.
Her vision is to make personalized, science-backed wellness accessible to people everywhere through technology while preserving the mindfulness and human connection at the heart of yoga.
Lisa's work focuses on helping high-achieving professionals, entrepreneurs, and women navigating stress and burnout through a holistic approach grounded in research and lived experience. Her expertise includes:
Through every class, retreat, and educational resource, Lisa remains committed to helping people understand the science behind their bodies while creating meaningful, sustainable practices that support lifelong health and well-being.