BFREE Yoga Austin

Shelby is the owner and founder of BFREE YOGA Austin. She has over 15 years experience in the study and practice of yoga. Shelby is a nationally certified therapeutic massage and bodywork specialist and has worked in sports injury rehabilitation since 2003. She created the 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified school of yoga, b*free(ology), training yoga instructors in alignment-based creative movement. Shelby has a history of teaching live music and yoga events. She has led classes at The White House Easter Egg Roll for the Obama administration, taught for Yoga Journal Magazine at three national conferences, Wanderlust Yoga Festivals in Colorado and California, and has worked with Austin’s very own C3 Presents in community action with live music benefiting Safe Place. She continues to lead yoga and meditation retreats all over the world.

Shelby teaches with humor and vulnerability and skillfully guides people through the practices of movement, breath, and self-inquiry that creates an experience for you to align your body, organize your mind, and open your heart.

Nicolette first found yoga in her senior year of college, where at first, it began merely as a physical workout. After 31 classes in 30 days, it quickly became clear to her that yoga was not only just a physical practice but a space to find clarity. She started to notice a shift in her perspective and overall mental well-being. She wished to share this feeling with others, which led her to a 200-hour RYT with Maureen Mondanaro, who was influenced by many Baptiste Instructors. 

She’s taken bits and pieces from various lineages paired with her background in Psychology to create a steady, creative, and grounded flow to, most importantly, breathe in. Each class she strives to create a safe and inviting space for you to come to your mat and explore the inner workings of your mind and body. Her classes are alignment-based, accessible to all, and are crafted with intentional sequencing. She encourages each student to find their inner peace and cultivate a non-judgmental attitude towards themselves and their practice. 

Shelby is the owner and founder of BFREE YOGA Austin. She has over 15 years experience in the study and practice of yoga. Shelby is a nationally certified therapeutic massage and bodywork specialist and has worked in sports injury rehabilitation since 2003. She created the 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified school of yoga, b*free(ology), training yoga instructors in alignment-based creative movement. Shelby has a history of teaching live music and yoga events. She has led classes at The White House Easter Egg Roll for the Obama administration, taught for Yoga Journal Magazine at three national conferences, Wanderlust Yoga Festivals in Colorado and California, and has worked with Austin’s very own C3 Presents in community action with live music benefiting Safe Place. She continues to lead yoga and meditation retreats all over the world.

Shelby teaches with humor and vulnerability and skillfully guides people through the practices of movement, breath, and self-inquiry that creates an experience for you to align your body, organize your mind, and open your heart.