YOGA TEACHERS…
You don't need to fit a certain mold to teach yoga.
I show women of all shapes and ages
how to embrace their unique traits and
skyrocket their confidence.
Yoga needs real. Not skinny, trendy, and overly bendy.
You don’t have to be a certain age, size or race, wear expensive name brand clothes, or be vegan and drink green smoothies to be a “real” yoga teacher.
Take me for example, I don’t bend and flex like others. I am vertically challenged and have T-Rex arms. I speak Sanskrit with a Texas accent. I love cheeseburgers, cookies, and Chick-fil-A iced tea.
But that hasn’t stopped me from teaching yoga and training teachers for the last 24 years.
Yoga is more than fancy pants and postures, it’s about creating an inclusive space that allows individuals to experience a whole life transformation, including your own!
Whether you're still thinking about teaching or
furthering your education, Purple Lotus Yoga can help.
ytt training
Online 200-hour yoga teacher training to skyrocket your skills and confidence as a yoga teacher.
The same life-changing program I’ve taught for 20+ years that you can now take at your own pace without sacrificing quality.
class planners
The Yoga Teacher’s Ultimate Class Planners put everything you need at your fingertips in one resource.
Each planner is packed with 100s of themes, intentions, and quotes, so you can mix and match to create unforgettable experiences.
elev8 academy
Elevate your teaching without taking another expensive yoga teacher training program.
Elev8 Academy is a continuing education and professional development membership for yoga teachers.
Hi, I'm Shannon!
I don’t bend and flex like others. I am vertically challenged and have T-Rex arms. I wear size 8-10 off-brand yoga pants and speak Sanskrit with a Texas accent.
But that hasn’t stopped me from teaching yoga and training teachers for the last 20+ years.
Teaching yoga isn’t about fancy pants and postures, it’s about creating an inclusive space that allows individuals to experience a whole life transformation.
Through private coaching, online training, yoga class planners, and the Yoga Sequencing Society, I can show you how to do the same with confidence and authenticity.
I look forward to working with you on some part of your yoga teacher journey!
Now available on Amazon
The Yoga Teacher’s Ultimate Class Planners.
Create the ultimate experience with these practical guides to designing themed yoga classes. Packed with hundreds of ideas for themes, intentions, and quotes, you can plan meaningful and transformational classes in minutes instead of hours.
On the Blog
"A good yoga teacher is not necessarily someone who can perform all manner of complicated asanas.
To live the life of a yogi is about faith that continuously guides the teacher towards practices leading to harmony."—TKV Desikachar in Health, Healing, and Beyond
Kind Words From Clients
Stop stressing over classes so you can focus on what really matters.
In the Yoga Teacher Library, you’ll get free access to:
- Simple to understand sequences
- Print-and-go sheets
- Meditation scripts
- Audio meditations
Save time and stress and direct your energy where it will do the most good—your students.


