Shanti is a Certified Yoga and Meditation Instructor through the G.F.U. (Universal Great Brotherhood) since 1994. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Yoga and Mathesis in 2008. Shanti and her School “Chandra Bhala Yoga Life Training” are Registered and Certified through the A.M.S. (World Association of Wisdom) She is a Reiki Master, InterPlay leader and is also certified in Thai Yoga Massage. Shanti has been teaching the technology, philosophy, science and art of Yoga in the Knoxville area since 1994. Her training began in early childhood in Nicaragua at her parents Yoga Institute, which they directed for 22 years. She practiced Yoga through both her pregnancies which allowed her to have natural childbirths at home. Besides training with her parents, who held doctorates in Yoga & Mathesis, she has also trained, since 1994 with Sat Guru Dr. Mejias, Venerable Sat Arhat, Dr. Florencio Vasquez, Dr. Ilchi Lee of the Dahn Energy Yoga Centers; studied Jon Kabat-Zin on Mindfulness Training, Dr. Wayne Dyer on the Power of Intention, Eckhart Tolle on the Power of Now and the New Earth; trained with Rodney Yee, Rod Stryker, Stephanie Keach and others on various Hatha Yoga Styles; has studied Acu-Yoga, Brain Respiration, Optimum Nutrition, Quantum Healing, Qi-Gong, Emotional Freedom Technique and other subjects to enhance her sharing on how to live in harmony with oneself and in community, how to experience personal transformation to have greater health, joy and peace, and how to expand consciousness to discover our true purpose in Life!
Shanti leads Yoga classes and private Yoga therapy sessions in her beautiful Yoga Haven studio in Bearden. The Yoga Life weekend immersions are held off sight at various retreat centers and at Yoga Haven. Shanti is available for seminars, workshops and private retreats and individual or group sessions at your request.
