One of Shirley’s favorite quotes:
“Question: Do you know how old you will be by the time you learn to play the piano, swim, do yoga (insert your own)? Answer: The same age you’ll be if you don’t.” At the core of Shirley’s being, she desires to live life happily and fully; and, she believes by facilitating others in their yoga practice, she is doing so. It is her hope that she can hold space for you so that you can begin to become aware of limiting thoughts, listen to your innate wisdom, create space where things were once stuck, and ground yourself in the present moment (and the present moment is where all magic happens). As a growing yogi, Shirley is actively seeking opportunities to deepen her practice. In July 2016, she received her 200 hours yoga teacher training at Yoga Veda in Alachua, Florida, where she immersed herself in a month-long training in Bhakti yoga. In addition, she received specialty training in Anand Menza Restorative Yoga at Ishta Yoga and Kids Yoga at Karma Kids Yoga. When taking a class with Shirley, you can expect gentle hands-on adjustment, integration of movement and breath, mindfully selected essential oils, and, perhaps a yoga joke or two. Shirley wholeheartedly treasures the opportunity to share her practice with you.