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True Love Yoga: Where Everyone Belongs

Learn about True Love Yoga, where the heart of our practice beats with the rhythm of diversity, acceptance, and genuine connection. At True Love Yoga, our doors are wide open, embracing all genders, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, abilities, sizes, belief systems, and income levels. We are not just a yoga studio; we are a sanctuary where everyone is invited to experience the transformative power of yoga without exclusion. See more about True Love Yoga and join us at our yoga studio in Kansas City to be part of a truly inclusive community. 

True Love Yoga’s Philosophy

At True Love Yoga, we celebrate diversity and welcome everyone without judgment. This is a space where you can be yourself, free from societal expectations. Everyone is welcome here, no matter your background. 

We believe yoga should be accessible to all, not restricted by exclusive rules. Our open approach invites everyone to experience the benefits of yoga without barriers. 

We oppose diet culture and fleeting trends, focusing instead on holistic wellness for both mind and body. At True Love Yoga, you’ll find a judgment-free zone free from gimmicks and unrealistic expectations. 

True Love Yoga fosters empowerment, not competition. Our classes are designed for personal growth at your own pace, helping you become your best self without the pressure to outperform others. 

Our experienced teachers blend traditional practices with modern science to create classes that are accessible and transformative for all bodies. True Love Yoga combines ancient wisdom with contemporary understanding to ensure a safe, enriching experience for everyone. 

True Love Yoga Community 

Pay-What-You-Can

At True Love Yoga, we believe everyone should access yoga’s benefits, which is why we offer a pay-what-you-can model. This ensures our classes are affordable for everyone, no matter their financial situation. 

Real People, Real Connection

True Love Yoga is not just a studio; it’s a community of kick-ass, real people who share a love for yoga and a commitment to personal growth. Join us to connect with others and experience a supportive, authentic community. Our mission at True Love Yoga is to enhance lives by fostering well-being, strength, and belonging. Join us in a space where yoga is for everyone and love is limitless. 

Yoga, Anytime, Anywhere.

Effortlessly manage your schedule and access yoga classes on demand. Your journey, your time.

Shannon Horel

Yoga Teacher

Shannon’s yoga journey began in 2015, when she was encouraged by a friend to
accompany her to some local classes offered in Kansas City, Missouri. Growing up as a
dancer, while she found some similarities to dance, yoga offered the freedom of
movement and non-judgement that she hadn’t experienced as a dancer. She was also
intrigued by the philosophical and spiritual aspects of yoga. She had moved away from
traditional religion, but still sought spiritual guidance in her daily life, and noticed that
yoga was drawing her in.


She practiced for about 10 years, incorporating a daily practice in 2020. Yoga brought
focus, calm, internal awareness, physical strength and resilience, and self-reflection into
her daily life. Realizing her aspiration to share this with others, she enrolled in YTT,
training under Lauren Leduc, and graduated in 2025. She is continuing her teacher
training journey in 2026 through the True Love Yoga 300-hour program.


In class, she aims to offer a challenging and fun flow, with opportunity for self-reflection
and personal growth. Shannon encourages students to observe their body and mind
and to find joy in the practice. She is passionate about sharing this practice with others
at all stages of their journey, and welcomes you to class.


Yoga has had such a significant impact on Shannon’s life and is her favorite way to
spend her time. Outside of the studio, you can also find her spending time with her
family, reading, camping, biking, and exploring the beautiful world we live in.

Savanna Smith

Yoga Teacher

For most of her adult life, Savanna has worked as a cosmetology instructor and Top Trainer for Paul Mitchell while simultaneously practicing yoga as a student. She always dreamed of becoming a yoga teacher when she retired from her first career, but after a serious health scare left her viewing the world with a different perspective, she knew something had to change. She decided to combine her two passions and enter True Love Yoga’s YTT program in early 2024, Training under Lauren Leduc, Melody Butler, and Caci Moore.

 

Savanna believes in the inclusivity of yoga and is passionate about honoring the journey of each individual she has the opportunity to hold space for. All humans are welcomeWhen she’s off her mat, you can find Savanna enjoying other avenues of wellness and of mindful movement like dance, the sauna, cycling, and playing outside. She’s a lover of live music, intentional travel, clean eating, and reading as many books as she can get her hands on.