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

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I grew up on the sunny coastline of Southern California and spent a decade living in Hawai'i 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, where I had the honor of coordinating workshops, events, and retreats for Steve Ross of Inhale Yoga (on the Oxygen network).

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In today’s high-intensity, fast-paced world, yoga and meditation have been my go-to tools for cultivating inner balance, resilience, and presence. Over the years, I’ve completed extensive trainings in power/vinyasa yoga, meditation, Ashtanga yoga, kids’ yoga, yin yoga, Reiki (Level 2), and various energy healing modalities.

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Academically, I hold a BA in Arts and Sciences from Maharishi International University (MIU), and I’ve completed the Master’s in Yoga Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. I am currently completing a second Master’s degree in Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, also at MIU.

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I take great joy in teaching both dynamic vinyasa flow and gentle, meditative practices. I design each class with care and attention to the unique needs of my students, creating personalized and transformative experiences rooted in tradition, science, and spirit.

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My daily practice is the foundation of my life—it informs my teaching and my approach to living moment by moment.

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Currently, I lead private and small group yoga sessions in and around Florence, as well as in select luxury hotels and villas across Tuscany. I also organize bespoke wellness retreats and serve as a faculty member at one of Florence’s oldest and most prestigious higher education institutes, where I teach courses in yoga philosophy, mindfulness, Ayurveda, and Eastern spiritual traditions.

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Thank you for taking the time to learn about me. I invite you to reach out and explore how we can work together on your path toward greater well-being.

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With love and gratitude,
Shirley