Shannon Shugart is the owner of PurYoga and a seasoned yoga instructor teaching since May of 2011 with a wealth of experience and a deep passion for the practice. Her journey into the world of yoga is a tapestry of extensive studies, certifications, and heartfelt connections with teachers and students alike.

Shannon’s educational background is a testament to her commitment to mastering the art of yoga. She has received her RYT 200-hour certification under Tami Schneider of Cleveland Yoga and further honed her skills through her advanced RYT 500-hour trainings; one completed under the guidance of Philip Urso, Deborah Williamson, and Stacy Dockins of Live Love Teach and a second one in Chromatic Yoga, under Matt Giordano.  Additional specialized/certified trainings include: Yin Yoga Teacher Training (Guiding the Quiet Revolution) under Richard Gartner, EMBER: Trauma-Sensitive Teacher Training at Yoga on High under Michele Vinbury and Marybeth Hamilton, Restorative Yoga and Slow Flow Teacher Training at Yogaworks under Jillian Pransky, Children’s Yoga under Sharon Trull of Childlight Yoga, Prenatal Yoga TT and Mommy & Me TT, under Katy Stahl of Shanti Mom Prenatal Yoga and Aerial Yoga under Michelle Dortigna, Baptiste Yoga Art of Assisting under Tami Schneider and Paige Elenson, and Teacher’s Assistant Training Program under Deborah Williamson.

Shannon is grateful for all her teacher’s past, present and every teacher who has ever graced her with their inner light in her regular yoga practice; her greatest inspirations are God, her family, friends, and students.