Shaney grew up in the industry of health and fitness, as she and her family owned and operated a fitness center for 17 years. Since 1995 Shaney has instructed a variety of group exercise classes as well as worked with several clients in personal fitness training. Shaney began pursuing formal yoga teacher training in 2000 and acquired a certification from the White Lotus Foundation in Santa Barbara, California. Since her initial certification she has studied under a number of influential teachers and yoga disciplines which have encouraged her to explore and share the freedom of Self in a Vinyasa Flow environment.

Shaney has been a licensed massage therapist since December 2000. In 2005 she also completed her Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education from Portland State University.

Shaney’s years of experience lend insight to her instruction which encourage anatomical and kinesthetic correctness as well as personal awareness and growth.