E-RYT 500

Shell Merrill, owner/instructor at Shell Shakti Yoga, is certified as an E-RYT 500, an "experienced registered yoga teacher." The highest certification given by the Yoga Alliance, the official governing body of yoga, the E-RYT 500 indicates a seasoned, proven Yoga teacher with several years experience.  

 

Shell trained at Be Yoga/Yogaworks, and is a teacher for all ages and levels, children through adult. She is an ASFYT graduate — a 9-month "Anatomy Studies for Yoga Teachers" course at Zenyasa Yoga, and is also certified through Street Yoga to bring the benefits of yoga to at-risk and homeless youth.

 

A Senior Teacher and Sadhaka Yogi in the ISHTA lineage, Shell is certified to instruct prenatal and restorative yoga, and is experienced in working with children as well . At Shell Shakti Yoga she enjoys adapting traditional yoga postures and relaxation techniques to fit each person's body and specific special needs. Shell understands how and why yoga is a wonderful tool to help alleviate stress and anxiety, and she loves sharing her knowledge in a personal way.

 

Shell Merrill brings a strong background in dance, performing as a modern dancer for several years. She loves new experiences and enjoys expressing herself in a physical way. Shell's adventures include completing 500-mile bicycle AIDS rides for charity and working as a zany instructor for spinning and cycling classes.

 

"You are today where your thoughts have brought you;
You will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you." - James Allen

 

CERTIFICATIONS

Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500 hour)

Yoga Alliance

License 19733

 

Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 500 hour)

Yoga Alliance

License 19733

 

Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher

Yoga Alliance

Studied with Gina Menza and Juliana Secches

License 19733

 

Registered Children's Yoga Teacher

Certified at Yoga Alliance, Karma Kids, Little Flower Yoga and Street Yoga

License 19733

 

Certified Restorative Yoga Teacher

Studied with Jillian Pransky, Mona Anand and Gina Menza

 

Anatomy Studies for Yoga Teachers

Zenyasa Yoga

Studied with Jason R. Brown