About Me

A Way Of Life

 I knew yoga was something that I wanted to live, practice and understand on a deeper level. And so the lifetime journey began! Balance Yoga and Wellness invites you to explore the rich and multi-faceted world of yoga while experiencing the healing aspects of our beautiful seaside island of Ambergris Caye! 

Shannon Reeder, RYT 500 hours

Shannon Reeder, RYT-500, C-IAYT, began practicing yoga in 2004, and from the first class, yoga became a fundamental part of her life.   

Over the last decade, Shannon has had the honor of completing trainings with renowned teachers, and she has taught extensively in various settings, both in the US and abroad. Shannon completed 500 hours of Prana Vinyasa teacher training with master teacher Shiva Rea in 2020, and she continues to explore the world of yoga as a form of holistic healing.

Shannon became a Certified Yoga Therapist in 2025 through YogaFaith, meeting the rigorous accreditation standards through the International Association of Yoga Therapists.   

In addition, she has studied Chair Yoga, Laughter Yoga, Yoga for Seniors, Kid’s Yoga, Yin and more.  

Shannon splits her time between Raleigh, NC and San Pedro, Belize with her husband and Yorkshire Terrier.   

Shannon’s classes offer a safe and sacred space to connect body, mind and spirit, clarify intention and create space for inner listening.