You Have What It Takes…
Marisa Toriggino is a Clinical Ayurveda Specialist and the founder of Sheltering Skys Ayurveda. With over 25 years of experience in wellness, Marisa has dedicated her career to helping parents, busy professionals, and those already on a healing path transform their perception of health. Her personalized Ayurveda consultations, custom herbal formulas, and tailored lifestyle programs focus on improving digestion, sleep, immunity, and vitality—all while empowering her clients to integrate purpose and self-care into their daily lives.
Marisa’s journey into Ayurveda began as a deeply personal one. After facing toxic stress, poor sleep, digestive issues, and a cancer diagnosis that resulted in four surgeries in just 13 months, she knew she had to make a radical shift. Ayurveda provided not only healing but a newfound sense of joy and purpose. This life-changing experience inspired Marisa to help others move beyond fitness fads, restrictive diets, and reliance on pharmaceuticals, offering instead a holistic approach that fosters lasting health and clarity.
Before founding Sheltering Skys in 2022, Marisa was a pioneer in the wellness industry. She built Yoga Garden San Francisco from the ground up, turning it into a million-dollar yoga school. She also developed one of the first prenatal yoga teacher training programs recognized by Yoga Alliance, setting the standard for prenatal yoga education worldwide.
Now, Marisa brings her business expertise, personal healing journey, and compassionate care to every aspect of her Ayurveda practice. By combining the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with modern insights, she helps her patients unlock their potential and show up as the healthiest, most vibrant versions of themselves—every single day.
Ayurveda: Centuries Old Practices for a Good LIfe!
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Ayurveda Consultations
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Herbal Medicines & Oils
Ayurveda is gaining popularity and in the next few years will become more and more a part of the American vernacular for healthcare. And soon Ayurveda Consultations will be covered by your healht insurance provider.
- Great health begins with good digestion.
- Great Sleep = beautiful body + mind.
- Get rid of allergies + a sluggish immune system
- Herbal medicine to address root causes
- Daily, monthly and seasonal practices that fit your life
Happy Clients…
“Under Marisa’s knowledgeable guidance, I’ve made significant improvements in my physical, mental, and emotional health through Ayurveda. Her deep intuition and experience have transformed my daily routine, filling my kitchen with healthful herbs and spices. Marisa truly cares for my well-being and helps me make lasting changes in my life.”
- Joanne- Alvin Ailey Dance Company, NYC
“Working with Marisa gave me a much-needed boost of encouragement and practical ways to nourish myself while raising a child. Among the self-care strategies Marisa shared with me are practices that support my muscles and joints, digestion, and emotional well-being. She has a special way of helping people integrate beneficial practices within the constraints of daily life. Her skillful approach and embodiment of Ayurvedic wisdom make Marisa a trustworthy and uplifting guide. @susanajones_yt www.ShaktiUrbana.com“
- Susana – Southern Californai
“Marisa is one of those teachers that you will keep in your heart for your life! Great knowledge and skills”
- Sara in Milan, Italy
“I always feel more grounded and lighter after her classes, and they have been an essential touchstone for me during this challenging time of uncertainty. Simply put, Marisa is the best yoga teacher I have ever had!”
- John, San Francisco, USA
“My mother, my sister and I experienced Marisa’s yoga lesson in Florence and we fell in love with them. Her approach is so balanced and fascinating to make us feel in the right place. We started understanding both the relaxing and energizing power of yoga because of Marisa—something we really thank her for! I recommend Marisa to everyone who is looking for a serious yoga experience.”
- Bianca, Firenze, Italia
“Marisa is a very wise and experienced teacher of yoga. She is also a wonderful human being, mother, and friend! I highly recommend anything she offers.”
- Sonya Genel, Yoga Instructor, Berkeley, USA
What is the Relationship Between Ayurveda + Yoga?
Inextricably linked, Ayurveda and yoga represent a harmonious blend of twin sciences rooted in the Vedas. Ayurveda provides the guidance and resources to live in a manner that will create optimal health. While the practice of yoga cultivates the self-discipline necessary to succeed in living that life.
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