Rooted in Tradition. Alive in Practice.
ABOUT
Shane Phillips — Rooted in Tradition. Alive in Practice.
His approach is distinctive: a keen, observant eye and clear guidance that leave students feeling genuinely seen and invited into deeper practice. He helps practitioners build physical strength, stability, and freedom of movement while cultivating mental calm and grounded resilience.
Shane's journey reflects nearly two decades of immersive practice and close mentorship with senior Iyengar teachers—a rare lineage he honored while choosing not to confine himself to any single institution. In Los Angeles, he trained daily at YogaWorks Montana Avenue—a vibrant gathering place where leading teachers shaped a generation of practitioners. Welcomed as family, he learned through direct, hands-on transmission and built relationships with senior teachers that continue as a living dialogue. As an artist of form and communication, he continually refines how to share this work.
With this foundation and his mentors' encouragement, Shane moved to Paris in 2022 to carry the work forward. His wife, who studies with him, was instrumental in the move. His teaching now reaches a growing local and international community, bringing together the rigor of classical Hatha alignment training with the openness of his California roots. He continues advanced study with senior Iyengar leaders in India, Italy, and the United States.
Yogaś citta‑vṛtti‑nirodhaḥ.
— Yoga is the stilling of the changing states of the mind.
— Yoga Sūtra I.2 · Patañjali · translation: Edwin F. Bryant
APPROACH
Often called Embodied Alignment, Shane's teaching pairs precise, progressive form with attentive direction to cultivate physical intelligence and steady the mind. He teaches with compassionate authority, aiming to free students from limiting patterns. He creates a supportive, non-performative space where all levels work honestly; direct and often wry, he offers clear, practical instruction with warmth and exacting care—always with respectful consent.
His precise attention to how each person receives the work brings clarity and restores energy. Through hands-on refinement and progressive sequencing, he prioritizes breath, foundations, and core—cultivating listening and stillness—while addressing root causes of posture and tension. Experienced students find the depth they seek; newcomers find a clear path to steady progress.
Rooted in nearly two decades of mentorship and classical training, Shane has carved out a rare lineage-informed path, integrating wider influences without sacrificing technical rigor. He approaches yoga as a living craft—disciplined, technically rigorous, and shaped with an artist's attention to form and communication.
Sthira‑sukham āsanam.
— Asana is perfect firmness of body, steadiness of intelligence and benevolence of spirit.
— Yoga Sūtra II.46 · Patañjali · translation: Gurujī — B.K.S. Iyengar
CLASS SCHEDULE & UPDATES — PARIS & ZOOM COMMUNITY
Across 4 studios — 5e, 10e, 14e, 18e — In‑studio most days; select classes online.
For committed beginners through advanced practitioners. We practice together — from anywhere.
UPDATES
- Zoom — Thursday 08:00 class added. New: €60/month unlimited — all four weekly classes.
- Studio classes at Rasa (5e) continue for now — check back for updates.
Legend: (Online) = Zoom — (In‑studio) = named studio (see studio page for full address & details).
Mondays
11:30 — Rasa (In‑studio, 5e)
18:30 — Inversions — Rasa (In‑studio, 5e)
Tuesdays
08:00 — Zoom (Online)
20:00 — Zoom (Online)
Wednesdays
09:30 — Beyoga (In‑studio, 14e)
18:00 — Ropes — Rasa (In‑studio, 5e)
Thursdays
08:00 — Zoom (Online)
11:30 — Rasa (In‑studio, 5e)
20:00 — Zoom (Online)
Fridays
11:00 — Beyoga (In‑studio, 14e)
18:30 — Ropes — Jivamukti (In‑studio, 10e)
Saturdays
13:15 — Rasa (In‑studio, 5e)
16:15 — Restorative — Jivamukti (In‑studio, 10e)
Sundays
11:30 — Jivamukti (In‑studio, 10e)
17:00 — Ropes — Mūnnshala (In‑studio, 18e)
19:00 — Restorative — Rasa (In‑studio, 5e)
SPECIALIZED GROUP CLASSES
Weekly Restorative, Rope Wall, and Inversion classes complement regular practice, deepening somatic integration and offering a complete, embodied experience. Many begin here, then choose private sessions to refine their practice one‑to‑one.
PRIVATE SESSIONS
Group classes build the base. Private sessions take you further—focused, adaptive guidance that meets you where you are. You’ll deepen your understanding and learn to lead your practice—with clarity, confidence, and refined attention that becomes part of your life.
Stay tuned and watch here for updates and new offerings as they unfold. Return to read about Shane and the class approach here.
ZOOM — Online group classes (live from Paris)
Four live sessions each week to practice together, as a community — anywhere.
WEEKLY
75 minutes each — all times Paris:
Tuesdays
08:00 — Join Zoom Class
&
20:00 — Join Zoom Class
Thursdays
08:00 — Join Zoom Class
&
20:00 — Join Zoom Class
— Restorative classes: last Thursday of each month.
HOW TO JOIN
No sign up, simply find your weekly class day & time link above. Click 'Join Zoom Class' a few minutes before start time — Zoom opens automatically.
Pay suggested donation below — before or after class.
That's it.
PRICING
Choose your access:
Free — First class, when you
Or
€60/Unlimited — All 16 classes each month
Come as often as you'd like. Starts anytime, pause anytime.
Or
€15/Drop-in — Single class
*Also can pay in person anytime for any access — keep track and settle whenever.
Practice is what matters.
