Shayna's classes pair her love of creativity and self-expression with imaginative sequencing and playful exploration of breath, movement and music. She fuses her love of yoga philosophy, mythology, chakras, mantras, mudras and aruveyda to craft dynamic classes rich with spirituality and originality. Drawing from her personal experiences with injury and healing, Shayna emphasizes alignment and mindfulness, encouraging students to "move like you." Of the many life lessons yoga has taught her, Shayna is most grateful for its constant reminder that every moment is an opportunity to begin anew, and, with devotion, discipline and continuous practice, all else will follow.
In addition to teaching yoga, Shayna teaches Lucid Body, a physical theatre technique using the seven chakra centers to analyze, discover and express parts of self. While originally created as a tool for actors to create characters (Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o is a longtime student), many have studied Lucid Body as a means for energetic self-exploration and healing. Shayna believes in the power of creativity and consciousness, and fuses artistic expression, yoga and Lucid Body as a vehicle for personal transformation.
Shayna received her Bachelor of Science degree from The New School for General Studies, studying creative arts therapies, creative writing and theatre performance. She obtains a 200 RYT from Laughing Lotus Yoga Center NYC, having studied with master teachers Dana Trixie Flynn and Jasmine Tarkeshi. Inspirational teachers include Mary Dana Abbott, Sheri Celentano, Ali Cramer, Kenny Frisby, Fay Simpson, Dr. Vasant Lad and Sean Johnson & The Wild Lotus Band. Shayna resides in both New York City and Maryland.
Find Shayna teaching at the following studios: Laughing Lotus (New York City and Brooklyn locations), Lucid Body House (New York City), Under Armour Performance Center (Baltimore), Bamboo Moves (Baltimore), Haven on the Lake (Columbia) and Gogo Guru (Ellicott City).
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