Meet Alyson

The science of Yoga is an ancient practice, gifted to us by many teachers over thousands of years. I’m honored to share what I’ve learned through more than 25 years of practice and 15 years of teaching, primarily under the Ashtanga and Dharma lineages. Please join us on the mat and explore these tools of transformation together in community!

Alyson Shade, Certified Yoga Instructor

Alyson has been practicing yoga since 1998 and teaching full-time since 2011. She is E-RYT 200 & E-RYT 500 certified in Vinyasa, Hatha, Yogahour and Yin, as well as trauma-informed yoga (Veterans Yoga Project), intuitive energy work (Christina Ambubuyog) and the anatomy of hands-on assists.

Alyson developed and led yoga teacher training (certified YACEP) at her former studio, Realignment Studio, in Washington, DC. Prior to opening her studio, she was Director of the Mind/Body Department at Results The Gym on Capitol Hill, co-facilitated multiple local teacher trainings, and taught weekly classes at the United States Supreme Court. Alyson has been interviewed by The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Washingtonian Magazine and Hill Rag.

Summary

Experienced and passionate Certified Yoga Instructor (E-RYT 500 & YACEP) with 15 years of teaching diverse styles of yoga to individuals and groups in both public and private sessions. As former studio owner developed and led 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. Skilled in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment, promotes community by connecting students through mindful movement, breathwork and meditation. Tailors sessions to student needs, able to respond to the energy of the class in the moment. Dedicated to a consistent yoga practice since 1998 with focused personal studies on Ashtanga and Dharma Yoga lineages.

Certifications

  • Yin Yoga, Yael Flusberg – 2018

  • 500hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training, Yoga District – 2015

  • Certified Intuitive Energy Healer, Christina Ambubuyog – 2015

  • Yogahour Teacher Training, Darren Rhodes – 2013

  • Mindful Yoga Therapy, Veterans Yoga Project – 2012

  • 200hr Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training, Rolf Gates – 2011

Leadership Experience

Studio Owner & Founder, Realignment Studio, Washington, DC (2017 – 2020)

  • Owned and operated a yoga studio on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Developed and executed 200-hour training certification curriculum. Authored strategic and continuity plans and standard operating procedures for business stability and growth. Managed marketing and communication to include phone, email, newsletters, meetings, networking events and social media. Trained and mentored a team of 35, established work schedules and conducted performance evaluations. Closed in 2020 due to local COVID restrictions.

Director, Mind/Body Department, Results The Gym, Washington, DC (2015 – 2017)

  • Managed a team of 25 members and a rotating schedule of 30 weekly classes to create a well-rounded department of yoga, Pilates, barre and ballet.

Teaching Experience

Weekly Classes & Monthly Workshops

  • Lovelock Healing Arts, Pensacola, FL, 2025 - Present

  • Your Pace Yoga Studio, Pace, FL, 2024 - Present

  • Cela Fitness Society, Pace, FL, 2025

  • Alyson Shade, Online Yoga, 2020 - 2024

  • Northern Dauphin County YMCA, Elizabethville, PA, 2021 - 2022

  • Realignment Studio (Studio Owner), Washington, DC, 2017 - 2020

  • St. Mark’s Yoga Center, Washington, DC, 2012 - 2017

  • Capitol Hill Yoga, Washington, DC, 2013 – 2017

  • Results The Gym (Director), Washington, DC, 2013 – 2017

  • Be Here Now Yoga, Washington, DC, 2016 – 2017

  • Georgetown Yoga, Washington, DC, 2013 – 2014

Workplace Wellness Clients

  • National Committee for Quality Assurance, Washington, DC, 2013 – Present, online since 2020

  • United States Supreme Court, Washington, DC, 2013 - 2020

  • St. Coletta’s School of Greater Washington, Washington, DC, 2017 - 2020

  • Monitor 360, Washington, DC, 2016

  • GlobalGiving, Washington, DC, 2016

  • Charles River Associates, Washington, DC, 2015 – 2016

  • National Parks Conservation Association, Washington, DC, 2014 - 2016

Yoga Retreats

  • Winter Self-care Retreat, January 2017 - Fox Haven Organic Farm – Middletown, VA

  • Fall Self-care Retreat, October 2022 - River Mountain Retreat Center – Everett, PA

Continued Education

  • Yoga & Ayurveda Intensive, Patrick McCleaf & Sara Gruss – 2021

  • Yoga Studies & Nondualism Philosophy, Marie Belle Perez Rivera – 2016

  • Advanced Assists, HawaH & 405 Yoga – 2016

  • Science of the Private Lesson, Francesca Cervero – 2015

  • Intuition Mastery, Christina Ambubuyog – 2013

  • Executive Coaching, Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching – 2012

Skills

  • Application of classical yoga teachings to modern environment

  • Chakra meditation and breathwork instruction

  • Class design and sequencing for varying levels of ability

  • Advanced verbal cueing and physical assists

  • Student assessment and progress tracking

  • Group facilitation and clear communication

  • Holistic health and wellness knowledge

Professional Affiliations

  • Registered Yoga School (Realignment Studio), Yoga Alliance

  • Registered Continuing Education Provider (YACEP), Yoga Alliance

  • Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500), Yoga Alliance