Shanta was first introduced to yoga in 2003 and immediately loved the sense of peace she experienced during gentle and restorative classes. After engaging in many other forms of fitness, Shanta returned to yoga in 2009 for holistic healing of a back injury. She used her practice to restore her body and has been practicing yoga ever since.
In July 2013, Shanta was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident. She suffered major injuries, including a shattered femur and a broken tibia. After several extensive surgeries, Shanta started on the road to rehabilitation. She endured a lot of pain and learned that she was very lucky to be alive. Shanta had to start from the beginning with many activities, including learning to walk, bathe and even dress herself. By late December, she was medically cleared to return to a gentle yoga practice. It was then that Shanta decided she would restore her body through yoga again, and she did! Shanta is a testament to the restorative powers of yoga.
Shanta completed her 200 hour RYT training at Happy Buddha Yoga in Goshen, NY in August 2014. In 2015, she went on to study with Alison West at Yoga Union and Yoga Union Backcare & Scoliosis Center in New York City. After moving to Jacksonville, FL in 2016, Shanta connected with Yoga 4 Change and joined the teaching team, further pursuing her passion to inspire and empower others and serve the community. Shanta loves expanding her knowledge base. In 2016, she completed Yoga for Cancer certification with Christina Phipps Foundation in Jacksonville, FL. She most recently became certified in Accessible Yoga.
When not on her mat you can find Shanta at the beach, spending time in nature or on a travel adventure.
