- Shawna Murrie got her degree in Organizational Communication from Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA. She spent nearly 10 years working in hospitality as a Catering/Convention Manager and Associate Director. Shawna has always enjoyed a healthy lifestyle and after moving to Chicago in 2010, she began teaching indoor cycle and yoga. She found herself naturally drawn to teaching, and has since continued to learn more about health and fitness. Shawna is an E-RYT 500-hour Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher, ACE certified Group Fitness Instructor, and certified indoor cycle instructor. She has a passion for helping others achieve their goals, and looks forward to helping individuals of all different fitness levels and sharing her unique perspective and uplifting spirit with others.