Shannon began the study and practice of Yoga in 2001, receiving her basic teacher training and Raja Yoga training from Swami Ramananda of the Integral Yoga Institute in 2006-2008. She has participated in and staffed numerous trainings and retreats with senior disciples of Sri Swami Satchidananda since then, including basic, intermediate, and advanced Integral trainings, Meditation teacher training with Swami Karunananda, Yoga for the Special Child with Sonia Sumar, and many Integral Yoga 10-Day silent retreats. Shannon is a mesa carrier in the Pachakuti Mesa tradition.

Shannon lives in Beacon, NY with her husband, Chris, and their infant daughter, Adelaide. She is the owner of Beacon Yoga Center.