Stacy Sheperd

CLASS VIBE

A challenging vinyasa-flow mixed with self-examination and meditation created through movement and pranayama: challenging work, lightness and laughter.

Background & Influence

E-RYT 500 and Tier III Certified Baptiste Instructor

Stacy has studied Iyengar, Power Vinyasa and Baptiste Power Yoga for a few decades.  She achieved her 2000-hour “Yoga Influencer” Certificate from the Baptiste Power Yoga Institute in 2017. This Certification involves striving for the mastery of teaching, communication, workshop and leadership skills utilizing asana (physical poses), meditation (being present), and inquiry (transformation through self-examination).   She is an E-RYT500 Advanced Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance, and holds her YACEP certification as a licensed Continuing Education Provider.

In her classes, Stacy emphasizes the use of sthira sukha asanam, balanced action, the importance of both strength and suppleness which brings stability and comfort to a physically challenging vinyasa practice. This means hard work balanced with laughter and fun – we can’t take ourselves too seriously!