A shala built on tradition - and belonging

Shala means home. For ten years - since 2016, in the same space - we've been a small, welcoming, proudly non-heated studio in Palm Beach Gardens dedicated to recovering the essence of yoga: a traditional philosophy and practice that belongs to everyone.

We're a unique yoga studio dedicated to recovering what we believe to be the essence of yoga - a traditional yoga philosophy and practice, made available to everyone. We keep every class small, with no more than fourteen mats in the room, so our teachers can actually see you and offer the guidance that turns movement into a practice.

Whether you're brand new to the mat or refining a lifelong practice, you'll find a teacher here who knows your name, your body, and where you want to go next. Come flexible, come stiff, come curious. You are welcome exactly as you are.

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Your teachers

Certified, devoted, and genuinely glad you're here.

Founder

Denise Cavaliere · 500 RYT

Denise Cavaliere

A South Florida resident of 45 years, Denise began her yoga journey 28 years ago with Bikram Yoga, then deepened it into a devoted home practice while raising her family. She earned her teaching certification through Native Yoga Center's training in 2012 and completed her 500-hour certification in the philosophy of Ashtanga Vinyasa in 2015. She believes in a lifelong commitment to the traditions of yoga. "The connection to, and transformation of, my students has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life - second only to my family."

Maddie Sloan · 200 RYT

Maddie Sloan

Originally from North Carolina, Maddie discovered yoga in 2017 and earned her 200-hour certification from Asheville Yoga Center in 2019, relocating to South Florida in 2022. With a background in aerial dance and Pilates, yoga remains her primary practice. She came for the physical fitness and stayed for "the breathwork and the benefits that continue well beyond the physical." Teaching since 2019, she practices all eight limbs of yoga and treasures the mutual growth she shares with her students.

Amy Albury · 200 RYT

Amy Albury

Amy has taught at Shanti since it opened in 2016, having completed her 200-hour teacher training with Denise at Native Yoga Center in 2012. She's also a certified personal trainer, a Connected Warriors instructor, and a Silver Sneakers provider. She knows that "with a consistent and disciplined practice of exercise and yoga, the body will respond accordingly." Teaching is an honor for Amy, who sees her students as her teachers. As she puts it: "Yoga, like life, is a journey… love yourself well."

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