My name is Shirley, and I am a yoga and meditation teacher, as well as a Reiki and sound healer.

I grew up on the sunny coastline of Southern California and spent a decade living in Hawaii before following my heart to the hills of Tuscany in 2015.

While living in Los Angeles, I studied and practiced at Maha Yoga in Brentwood, California, where I had the honor of coordinating workshops, events, and yoga retreats for Steve Ross of Inhale Yoga (on the OH network).

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In today’s high-intensity, fast-paced world, yoga and meditation have been my go-to tools for managing daily pressures and stress. Over the years, I have completed numerous trainings, including power/vinyasa yoga, meditation, Ashtanga yoga, kids’ yoga, yin yoga, Reiki (level 2), sound healing, various energy work modalities, and a Master’s in Yoga Studies.

I take great joy in teaching both dynamic vinyasa flow classes and gentle, meditative sessions. I design my classes with my students’ specific needs in mind, creating personalized and transformative experiences.

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My daily yoga and meditation practices deeply inform both my work and my approach to life. Yoga is more than a practice for me—it is a way of living, moment by moment.

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Currently, I facilitate private and small group yoga classes in and around Florence, as well as in a selection of luxury hotels throughout Tuscany. I also organize bespoke luxury wellness retreats in Tuscany and serve as a faculty member at one of Florence’s oldest and most renowned higher education institutes, where I currently teach courses on yoga philosophy, mindfulness, Ayurveda, and Eastern religions.

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Thank you for taking the time to learn about me. I invite you to connect with me to explore how we can work together on your wellness journey.

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With Love and Gratitude,
Shirley