Shelby Cogan

Shelby is a yoga teacher, studio owner, and licensed clinical social worker based in Portland, Maine. She is the owner of Portland Power Yoga, where she is passionate about building a welcoming, inclusive community rooted in connection, personal growth, and the transformative power of practice.

Shelby’s teaching blends intelligent movement, breath awareness, and mindfulness to create classes that are both physically challenging and emotionally grounding. Her background in mental health deeply informs her approach, allowing her to create spaces where students feel supported not only in their bodies but also in their inner experience.

She believes yoga is a practice of returning to ourselves — cultivating presence, resilience, and compassion both on and off the mat. Shelby is especially passionate about helping students discover their own strength and self-trust through consistent practice.

When she isn’t teaching or working with clients, Shelby loves spending time with her family, friends, and cats, being outdoors, and continuing to explore the philosophy and lived practice of yoga.