Shannon McCasland
Yoga changed the direction of my life — and so did Radiance.
I first found yoga in college when I was looking for a way recover from chronic stress and overtraining. What started as something I needed quickly became something I loved — and eventually, something I wanted to share with others.
My journey with Radiance started as a student. I completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training right here, began teaching, and years later had the opportunity to become the owner of the studio that had played such an important role in my own story.
Since then, Radiance has grown and evolved in ways I never could have imagined. We've welcomed thousands of people through our doors, trained more than 150 yoga teachers, moved into a beautiful new home, expanded our team and offerings, and built a community I'm incredibly proud to call home.
Today, I lead the vision and growth of Radiance with one big question guiding us: How can we help people feel amazing inside and out?
Because Radiance has never been just about yoga.
I believe we all need a happy third space outside of home and work where we can simply feel good and belong. A place where someone knows your name, you're genuinely happy to walk through the door, and you can sweat, unwind, connect or just be exactly as you are.
That's the kind of hospitality and experience we work to create every day.
Our vision is a healthier, happier and more connected Berkshires — and a community where taking care of yourself becomes part of how you live. We believe that when people leave Radiance feeling better, that well-being ripples into their families, workplaces and community.
While you won't find me teaching nearly as much these days, you'll still find my signature stamp throughout the Radiance schedule. I love dreaming up class concepts and experiences that blend movement and rest, challenge and recovery, and of course, a little heat with a little sweet. From my signature creation Rad Yoga Barre to the way we think about the entire Radiance experience, I'm always asking how we can make wellness something people genuinely look forward to.
I never could have predicted that walking into Radiance as a student would eventually lead to owning it. Today, I get to help build the kind of place I believe every community deserves — a place where everyone can shine.