Michelle Petruzzi and Ciara Kelly met through their mutual love of yoga and conscious movement.
Michelle is originally from New Jersey and moved to Charlotte in 2010. Ciara is still a newcomer to Charlotte arriving here from Ireland in 2022.
Combined they have over 3 decades of Yoga practice and knowledge. They look forward to sharing Yogas many benefits, both the obvious and the more subtle with like minded souls.
They believe strongly that Yoga is a medicine for our modern times. Yoga reaches far beyond just the physical poses to the more subtle aspects of our being to bring about growth, health and healing by tuning into the body’s own innate wisdom and intelligence.
During retreats as well as regular class they aim to create a calm, nourishing and supportive environment, soothing the nervous system and giving time for each individual’s exploration of their own inner landscapes. Believing that it is through this deep “Inner Listening” we come to experience our human potential, our resilience and our strength, enabling us to navigate our outer worlds, with grace and ease.
They are both deeply grateful to their own teachers who illuminated this ancient path and gave them the tools to experience their own felt presence and potential.
For Michelle and Ciara, Yoga is a lifelong learning. They continue to grow in their own lives through exploring different forms of movement, Yoga and spiritual practice.
When not practicing or teaching you may find these two traveling, enjoying family, reading or in nature “being walked” by their dogs.
Come retreat with us, we would be delighted and honored to hold space for you.
Please reach out to us on the contact form below.
“Yoga is essentially a journey inward..
Not a work out, but a work in.”– Someone Wise
Certifications:
E-RYT 500: Ciara Kelly
RYT 200: Michelle Petruzzi
Shanta Yoga Retreats 