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feel better yoga Founder

Meet Shelley

Heya! I’m Shelley, founder of Feel Better Yoga.

I’m 56 years old. I’m a mom to four fellas (two sons, two bonus sons) & have two pups, June & Lulu. I am married to an incredible man that makes me laugh every single day. I’m an E-RYT500. I love live music, sunshine, painting, time with my twin sis & girlfriends, handstands & I am an avid reader, especially in the way of neuroscience & personal biographies. After 8 years, I’m still wide-open excited STILL that I get to do what I love every single day.

I was convinced for most of my life that no one had a busier & more completely stressed mind & body than me, & “that’s just who I am.” I could literally see my left shoulder throb in the mirror. (Back then, I practiced so much stress & worry.) PS – that is so not who I am now.

I worked in broadcasting news for many years. I thoroughly loved the rush of it, the camaraderie, the telling of personal stories (this is how we learn so much.. through other peoples’ honest sharing) & I completely loved it.

Then, I went through a massive & scary personal life shift in my mid to late 40’s.

Meantime, I had discovered yoga, & on the mat, I began to slowly feel that regardless of what is happening around me, I got to choose my inner way of being, my energy, as a practice. I began to feel this choice in a real physiological way (buh-bye stressed out body & mind) & I began to know that this energy that I create for myself, then impacts everything & everyone around me.

I now know – as a practice – that worry, doubt, fear, stress, anxiety don’t serve what I’m here to do. I’m here to love & add value to the world around me.

This practice of yoga is so not about the pose, or what my body can do, it’s about who I am, & that informs the level of courage I have, the creativity & connection I experience, everything.

Yoga completely changed (& still changes) my life & what makes me happiest is who I now am (as a practice!) as a mom, a partner, a friend, an entrepreneur.

I am living my life’s purpose & feel so deeply fulfilled to share yoga alongside such inspiring people, & to witness such transformation in other people through the practice of yoga.

“Since moving to North Carolina, I’ve been looking for a yoga spot that had that *something* I’ve been longing for. FBY is IT! A variety of classes at different times, with fun, knowledgeable teachers and an artsy, eclectic vibe all in a convenient location. So glad I found this place!” – Megan Sparger

“This is a very welcoming studio. I highly recommend it if you are brand new to yoga or (like me) just getting back into after a 10 year hiatus. The instructors are remarkable at making each class customizable and a “worth your time” experience.” – Julie Williams – Spigget

“Today was my first yoga class in years… admittedly nervous, but the staff and the place itself were absolutely welcoming and inclusive. The acknowledgement of everyone being at their own level was clear, and that gave me the confidence to push myself and get a truly beneficial and worthwhile hour of practice.” – Paige McKinstry