Dartmouth College
Undergraduate studies in the United States
Novelist · Social Psychologist · Yogini
Shazia Omar
Bangladeshi novelist, social psychologist, and yoga instructor. Founder of The Flow Fest.
home is where the heart is
About me
I am a warrior
Shazia Omar is a Bangladeshi novelist, social psychologist, development professional, and certified yoga instructor. She completed her undergraduate studies at Dartmouth College and her Master's in Social Psychology at the London School of Economics.
As a writer, she has authored novels, children's books, a mind-body-spirit guide, and curated anthologies. As a yogini, she has taught Ashtanga yoga and pilates for over fifteen years. As a founder, she leads The Flow Fest — a platform for wellness, movement, creativity, and healing.
Thank you for visiting my universe.
London School of Economics
Master's in Social Psychology
Agape
Unconditional love — these are my babies
On the streets
I write stories. I aim to empower girls.
Ink
Stories & Books
From debut fiction to children's literature and curated anthologies — novels published by Penguin India, Bloomsbury, and Guba Books. Also author of the play Karma Coffee and contributor to The Daily Star, Bengal Lights, and Himal.
Yogilates
Lightness of body,
freedom of mind
Certified Ashtanga yoga and pilates instructor. Teaching regular classes in Dhaka, conducting workshops on yoga, mindfulness and well-being, and leading retreats around the world.
Classes
Lightness of body, freedom of mind. Certified Ashtanga yoga and pilates instructor with over fifteen years of teaching.
Retreats
Rejuvenate and reconnect to yoga and yourself. Past retreats in Sri Mangal, Spain, and beyond.
Corporate Workshops
Yoga and mindful meditation to improve the energy of any workplace. Health & Wellbeing workshops available.
Kundalini Rising
Weekly column for The Daily Star — exploring yoga, mindfulness, breathwork, and the nervous system.
Advocacy
Manifesto for the Extreme Poor
Beyond literature and yoga, Shazia is a development professional dedicated to eradicating extreme poverty. She writes on social protection, digital inclusion, migration, gender equity, and climate resilience — giving voice to the most vulnerable.
- Social protection & extreme poverty eradication
- Digital technology for development
- Skills training for girls and youth
- Migration & human trafficking advocacy
- Gender vulnerabilities & child marriage
- Climate change & nutrition