THE OWNER

TAYLOR MANCEBO

My yoga journey began in college. Having been an athlete my entire life, I began to struggle with my identity as I was no longer defined by athletic success. I was also finding it difficult to navigate college in general, studying Behavioral Neuroscience, trying to make lasting friendships and coming into myself as an independent person, especially having left home for the first time.  I had suffered from severe anxiety in high school and as it worsened while I was in college, it took a great toll on my health. I needed to find an outlet. 

I stumbled upon a tiny yoga studio in San Diego and after my first class, I was absolutely hooked. The teachings of yoga, the breath work and meditative practice, and the balance between movement and stillness became a routine and a ritual I could turn to and rely on every day. As I developed a deeper relationship with yoga, I began to realize how much the world needed this practice just as I did.I moved home after school and started working at a small yoga studio in downtown Stockton, owned by Alyssa Vaccarezza, a dear friend and role model. Through her, I expanded my relationship with yoga, and learned a lot about life. Her mentorship led me to become a 200-hour RYT, cycle coach, a director at the studio and now, the new owner of Shine. My heart belongs to this space and its community, and the support I have received here is beyond anything I could have ever imagined.  Shine is founded on love for community, care for each other, and growth toward our highest selves. I am so grateful you are here on this journey with me.

With love & light,

Tay