I am Gabriela Vera, founder of Dharma Shala. This space was born from a profound dream: to live in community, support one another, and remember that we are all part of the same path. My greatest passion is to create—and to create together—weaving a space where the Dharma within each person can flourish and express itself freely.

Since I was a little girl, I've felt a connection to the world of wellness and holistic practices. At seven years old, my grandmother began her own journey of self-discovery through meditation, Reiki, and the healing arts, and it was she who opened the doors to this universe of consciousness, healing, and spirituality for me. At twelve, I formally began practicing yoga and meditation, and it wasn't until I was 19 that I deepened my practice and began to study it in depth in different disciplines that integrate body, mind, and spirit.

Dharma Shala is the manifestation of that journey: a living temple where we can practice presence, cooperation, and the art of supporting one another.