OUR STORY

Yoga entered Sissy Castillo's life at a pivotal moment, helping her transform from a path of self-destruction to one of growth. Under the guidance of Dawn Yager, founder of Shanti Yoga, Sissy discovered yoga’s healing power, which helped her build healthy habits to cope with personal struggles.
In 2020, during the uncertainty of the COVID pandemic, Sissy took ownership of the studio, feeling a strong calling to make a positive impact and support others through challenging times. She's committed over 11 years to her own practice and studies, and the last 8 years to sharing yoga and inspiring positive change in her community.
Her teaching blends the structured foundation of Ashtanga yoga with the heart-centered approach of Dharma yoga, focusing on meditation, pranayama, and alignment to manage both physical and mental wellbeing. Sissy tailors her classes to each student’s needs, encouraging growth, mindfulness, and self-discovery while fostering a supportive and compassionate environment. Her favorite part of teaching is seeing students achieve their goals and prove to themselves they can do what they once believed to be impossible.
Surrounded by a dedicated team and students, Sissy’s mission is clear: to offer yoga as a path to peace and healing, just as it has been for her. She is honored to share the practice and help others experience its transformative power.



MEET THE TEAM

Anna
What I love most about teaching at Shanti is the magic of the individual practice in a
collective setting, the feeling of being in flow with others, and the ability to provide the
support and guidance to students that I am so lucky to receive from my teacher.

Stephanie
I've practiced yoga for 6 years and what I love about teaching is helping others realize their own capabilities, watching students work hard in their practice, grow, and find a personal love for yoga. Teaching has helped me to love others more authentically.
Yoga has helped me to have a healthy outlet;
I have better control with how I react to the world around me.
I’ve become more of my authentic self and gained strength & confidence.

Natasha
I began practicing yoga 10 years ago. Yoga has helped me to find myself and a place of grounding and presentness that I can always carry with me. I love sharing these transformational benefits with my students and seeing them grow into who they truly are through the yoga practice.

Marisa
I love teaching yoga because I get to share the joy yoga brings me, to others. Yoga has taught me to trust myself, take chances, and never give up. To work hard and push myself, but to also remain soft and surrender when the body and mind call for it. Yoga has brought balance to my life, navigating between effort and ease.
Katie



WHAT PEOPLE SAY
SARAH F.
Amazing class for all skill levels. Sissy gave hands on adjustments and many modification options. Shanti is a welcoming environment for all, with the best vibes of any yoga studio in the area! I will definitely be back!
KATELYN S.
This class is fire!!! I felt so great after this class mentally. Challenging but totally worth it! Thank you for an amazing class.
PHILLIP R.
I’m a novice yogi. Sissy and all her instructors are excellent at fostering a welcoming atmosphere and helping me get the basics right and adapting my practice to meet my capabilities. At the same time I’ve seen her coach the much more experienced and capable class members, pushing everyone just enough to challenge at their level.