Shelley

Shelley’s first encounter with Yoga was in High School. Knowing hardly anything about it, she signed up for a class to make up for missing Gym credits and loved it. However, life took her in a different direction and she couldn’t practice regularly until nine years ago, when she met Yoga teacher, Lori Ruben, trained in Hatha Yoga at Kirpalu. Later, when she joined YogaScape where she met her teacher, Amy Pearce-Hayden, her practice hit a physical and spiritual turning point which led her to the decision to become a Yoga teacher. She completed the 200 hour Teacher Training in 2011.

"My interest in Yoga stemmed from the idea of mind and body integration. The calmness and single focus that the asanas bring to the brain along with physical benefits of a coordinated, graceful and well-functioning body are an irresistible draw. I feel a strong connection to the philosophy. Although it’s about 2000 since Patangali codified Yoga in the Yoga Sutras, this practice has enormous relevance today. The practice of Yoga allows me to create peaceful inner space; to heal the places that are emotionally stuck and perhaps even transform some of my more limiting beliefs."

Shelley is trained in Raja Hatha Yoga. Her classes are generally taught in a vinyasa format - linking poses with a dynamic chaturanga/up dog/downdog sequence and emphasize correct alignment. Shelley loves meeting people where they are, no matter what fitness level or physical ability and helping them to explore and expand their limits, while working at the correct pace for each student.

Certifications:

200 hour RajaHatha teacher training at YogaScape in Carmel, NY with Amy Pierce-Hayden. Completed June 2011.

Currently Shelley is teaching Wednesday evenings from 6-7:15 at Kishna. She also teaches at the Hardscrabble Club in Brewster, NY.