Yaya has always been involved in dance and the arts. At a young age she started with Hula and Tahitian, dancing in festivals around Southern California. In high school she started training in Jazz, Ballet, Modern dance and Hip-hop. She went on to join her college dance team, then to a professional dance company, and has had the opportunity to dance at various shows, conventions and theme parks.Â
Yaya is a certified Yoga teacher, POUND Pro and has taught in numerous studios around the South Bay. She also loves taking and teaching Barre classes, working on her skills in aerial silks, and mastering her crow pose in Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga.
Because of her involvement with POUND, Yaya has been on E! News, PopSugar TV, GoodDay LA and had the opportunity to teach POUND at the NIKE Training Club event in front of 2,000 people! Yaya is proud to be a Master Trainer for Kate Hudson’s clothing line, Fabletics, and an Ambassador for MindBody Online.Â
 After years of less than exciting gym sessions, both owners of Shine Society; Yaya and Hillary Lewis started finding workouts that they loved and were inspired to bring these ideas to their community. They realized that fitness didn’t have to be a chore, but something you really looked forward to! It was the way they made friends, the way they tried new things, and eventually, the way they met each other!
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Yaya and Hillary both grew up with a love of dance and have trained in many different styles starting at a young age. Dance and movement has always been a huge part of their lives, but when it came to exercise, they both struggled to find a workout that was as exciting and engaging as dance!
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Our music driven and movement inspired classes will get you sweating and working from head to toe. In 50-minute, all-level classes, prepare to be challenged, feel empowered, and dare we say it... have fun! You will leave feeling amazing from the inside out.Â
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We offer a wide variety of formats so you'll never get bored with your workout. Choose your classes to sculpt, burn, and move with us to discover your favorite way to sweat and SHINE!
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