Sharon Denton

Sharon Denton, E-RYT500, Kinesiology degree from the University of N. Colorado and certifications in personal training (AFAA), Freestyle Women’s Training, TRX and group fitness (ACE), Behavior Change Specialist (BCS) & Stretch Flexibility Coach (SFC) with NASM and is Level 2 authorized Detoxification Specialist/Clinical Iridology under Dr. Robert Morse. Sharon has completed certified courses in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras (Yog Darshan) and in Transformation Meditation. She has practiced and taught many styles of yoga and studied from many yoga masters from around the world. With this experience, Sharon draws from the Ashtanga method of vinyasa and the alignment and instruction of the Iyengar Method. Sharon looks at the practice in a holistic way, breaking down and deconstructing the postures to provide wisdom in alignment and creating space not only in the body, but, also the mind. Her classes are introspective, focused and quiet. Sharon was the Founder and Director of White Orchid’s 500-hr Teacher Training Program. Sharon teaches traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga.

Sharon’s discipline to her daily practice and to her teaching is evident in the way she lives her life. She is dedicated to studying this ancient tradition so that she can better serve her students and as well as to continue to grow as a student herself. Sharon began teaching yoga classes in 1989 in Colorado and continued in Chicago-land area and now in the Tampa Bay area. Sharon’s teachings are born from her own discipline and dedicated practice, which through time, has developed skillfully in a way that guides in each student’s yoga journey. With over 30 years of teaching experience and a strong spiritual foundation, Sharon’s yoga classes integrates realized wisdom, transmitted through verbal alignment guidance and feedback with intuitive physical adjustments to allow each practitioner to deepen their practice. Her intuitive ability to design a class that meets the needs of different levels, so that each individual feels steadiness, comfort, and joy leaving the studio/classroom with a sense of balance and awareness of their connection to their inner nature, the Source. Sharon uses props as needed to facilitate opening and is skilled in working with injuries and limitations. Sharon’s energizing drive fosters her natural, innate ability to bring out the individuality that lies within us all. Her sincere appreciation of yoga is apparent in the lifestyle she lives.

Introduced to Herbology in 1995 with Williams Herbal out of Arvada, Colorado, Sharon worked closely with the owner and assistant in helping her own clients gain true health. When Sharon moved to Chicago-land area in 2001, she discovered Natures Sunshine and has been blessed with having a wonderful Master Herbalist to work under ever since. In January 2018, Sharon earned her Level 1- Detoxification Specialist Certification under Dr. Robert Morse and in October 2018 Sharon completed her level 2 Certification. With this training, Sharon is more equipped than ever before to guide and show the way to total health and creating ongoing balance in the body, mind and spirit.

Sharon’s Mission is to initiate the process of change and ensure that her clients take the actions necessary to accomplish their goals. She is dedicated to facilitating ongoing support, consulting and coaching to sustain the changes made by the client. Working with clients and students since 1989, Sharon’s vast knowledge of how the body and mind works and how to optimize health and vitality is evident in her balanced approach to life.

Sharon’s vast knowledge of how the body and mind works and how to optimize health and vitality is evident in her balanced approach to life. You will come away feeling deeply relaxed, rejuvenated, empowered and creatively inspired. All levels welcome. Sharon acknowledges 
and embraces how fortunate and blessed she is to have the opportunity to teach yoga and she is grateful for 
all the teachers that have come into her life, including, her husband, daughter, family, friends, and students. Sharon sells Natures Sunshine products and is Alumni Ambassadors for lululemon Alumni and Clever Training. See for more information.