
Southern Ashtangi
Flo Sheffield
About me and my approach to practice:
I’ve been practicing yoga since 2006, beginning with Vinyasa before discovering the Ashtanga method; the practice that became my foundation and continues to guide me today. I’ve been teaching yoga since 2010 throughout Atlanta and the Southside communities of Newnan, Peachtree City, and Fairburn.
Since 2015, I’ve maintained a dedicated daily Ashtanga practice that informs every aspect of my life and teaching. The discipline, rhythm, and introspection of the method have supported my recovery and personal growth, teaching me presence, resilience, and compassion.
My teaching is focused on sharing Ashtanga in a way that is accessible and supportive for all practitioners. I aim to preserve the heart of the tradition while meeting students where they are honoring different bodies, stages of life, and levels of experience.
I continue to study with teachers who bring depth, wisdom, and authenticity to the practice, allowing my understanding to evolve while remaining rooted in the lineage. My approach integrates the mindfulness of meditation, the awareness of breath, and the intelligence of movement to create a practice that cultivates balance, sustainability, and connection; both on and off the mat.
Thank you to all teachers past, present and future.
Vinyasa Yoga Certification
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2009 – Vinyasa Flow Certification, Asheville Yoga Center
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2010 – 200-Hour (9-Month) Teacher Training, Asheville Yoga Center
Ashtanga Yoga Studies
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2014 – Primary Series Intensive, David Garrigues
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2016–2019 – Apprenticeship, Balance Yoga Atlanta (with Marsha McKnight)
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2017 – Ashtanga & Addiction Forum, Trini Foundation (Taylor Hunt)
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2018 & 2021 – Primary Series Intensives, Taylor Hunt
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2020 – Intermediate Series Intensive & Mentorship, Taylor Hunt
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2021–2023 – Private Lessons, Kino MacGregor
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May 2022 – Mysore Intensive, Kino MacGregor
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May 2023 – Mysore Week, Sharath Jois
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July 2023 & June 2024 – Mysore Intensives, Kino MacGregor
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June 2025 – Mysore Intensive, Kino MacGregor & Tim Feldmann
Additional Teachers Studied With
Sharath Jois, Manju Jois, David Swenson, Tim Feldmann, David Robson, Laruga Glaser, Paul Dallaghan
When I am not on a yoga mat or behind a desk you can find me hiking with my husband or snuggling with my pups. We have a quiet life south of Atlanta on 6 acres and I am very very grateful.



