| The Shakti Story |
 After being introduced to yoga at the age of 15 by a high school friend, Sharon Feanny says yoga had a positive and profound effect on every aspect of her life. She continued practicing yoga throughout college and into her professional life. Her inner calling to become a full-fledged yoga instructor was fulfilled in 1995… Since then, Sharon has dedicated herself to empowering others through the balancing mind/body principles of yoga. In 2000 Sharon’s vision of operating a yoga studio was realized when she opened Shakti Yoga Centre in Kingston, Jamaica. Her idea was to spread the gift of yoga to any and everyone she could reach, believing that yoga is, as she explains, “a very simple but powerful tool that can help to create peace, harmony and wellbeing to all persons of all ages.” As her personal life evolved, so too did Shakti. In 2005 with a growing family in tow, Sharon took a leap of faith and invested her lifesavings into reshaping Shakti into a total mind, body fitness oasis that not only offered yoga, but other invigorating fitness classes such as indoor cycling and body sculpting. She wanted to create a place where people could engage in the necessary components of a truly healthy lifestyle – where vigorous cardio work, weight training, and yogic breathing and stretching were united under one roof. She also envisaged a community coming together from all walks of life, connected through their quest for a healthy lifestyle. That year Shakti Yoga Centre became Shakti Mind Body Fitness.
Sharon’s attention to detail in customer service, and to creating the perfect blend of classes and a tranquil environment, has generated a buzz about Shakti. Her client-base continues to grow as others notice the healthy glow of Shakti members. As part of her holistic approach to Shakti and life, Sharon has also co-established a wellness programme in a nearby inner-city community where she and Shakti instructors teach women and children healthy lifestyle practices. Shakti is also one of the very few fitness centres in Jamaica that is determined to incorporate eco-friendly exercises into its daily operations. But, she couldn’t do it all without her dedicated Shakti team of staff and instructors… and for them she says she is eternally grateful. |
Most of you know Nora May as one of Shakti's amazing success stories, having lost over 50 pounds in the last year by changing her lifestyle after being inspired by our saying "nothing changes unless something changes"---however, I have known Nora May from childhood and have always admired her great warmth and genuine personality as well as her natural ability to organize and take charge! Just the partner I have been praying for!
I know that as a team, we will be able to continue to provide you with an inviting environment in which you can feel comfortable, nurtured and of course, get the best fitness classes anywhere in the world! Please join me in welcoming Nora May, who took a great leap of faith to leave her beloved job of 11 years as Human Resource Manager of Tru Juice (where she was Tru-ly loved!!) to take on this partnership and to move into a new and exciting phase of her life. Nora May, we are thrilled to have you, I know we will make a great team.