Sabrina Shell is an E-RYT 200 HR yoga teacher and YACEP® based in Okinawa, Japan. In 2022 she earned her 200 HR certification from The Yoga Tree Okinawa and began teaching at multiple locations across Okinawa to active-duty military members and their families. She is currently pursuing and nearing completion of her 300 HR certification through ANANTA YOGA.
Sabrina met her teacher, Leila A. Fortier in 2015 when she attended one of her first classes on island. Inspired by her teachings and the deeper philosophies of yoga, Sabrina began working with Leila privately in 2022, immersing herself in the traditional practices of Ashtanga Yoga and Yoga Chikitsa, the Ashtanga Primary Series.
In 2025, in recognition of Sabrina’s dedication toward advancing her skills and studies—her devotion on the path of yoga as both student and a teacher, Sabrina was appointed lead assistant to Leila A. Fortier for international retreats with Ananta Yoga.
Sabrina specializes in Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Pre and Post-natal, and customized private yoga practices. She is passionate about weaving all aspects of yogic practice into fully tailored experiences that meets each of her students’ needs. Guided by the belief that “there are no barriers to yoga,” Sabrina meets her students where they are works collaboratively with each individual to overcome any obstacle each student may face. Sabrina believes there is always a way to bring more balance and bliss in your life through yoga.