Shari Hochberg discovered the positive and unlimited effects of a consistent yoga practice nine years ago. Her journey included Iyengar, Hatha, and Bikram. But, it wasn’t until Ashtanga, that she found her true yoga passion. She hopes through her teaching she can inspire others with the grace and love that she has found. Her teaching style is fun, challenging and playful and always accompanied with an equally dynamic playlist. When she isn’t hosting yoga retreats in amazing destinations with Yoga To Go Vacations, she is joyfully teaching at 19r Yoga & Pilates in Florence, Italy.

Shari sends gratitude to her numerous yoga influences and inspirations over the years: Melissa Ferrer, Donovan Hicks, Rhiannon Fink, Rose of Sharon, Shiva Rae and Rusty Wells. 

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“I absolutely love being a part of the 19r family! Their studio has a fantastic vibe, fabulous instructors (who speak in both English & Italian during the classes) and is located in the heart of the city center in Florence. It is a perfect studio for those you live in Florence full time, or here to study for a few months! I work my entire schedule around going to their classes each day!” Christine D, Florence, Italy 

“The first time that I came to 19r I was welcomed by the warm smiles of Shari and Melissa. After my first class I knew that I was here to stay, the perfect mix of an international community, imaginative yoga classes, and attentive teachers. 

The studio offers a wide range of levels: convenient for beginners and for advance practitioners that want to be pushed to the edge. 

I really would recommend this studio for anyone in Florence Italy wanting to find strength and tranquillity.” Justine A, Spain 

“The Yoga to Go retreat was the best decision I could have made. I have a bnew found love for Ashtanga yoga. The instructors were awesome and they helped me push through roadblocks in my practice.” Anna, Strausbourg, France 

“Shari, Melissa and Lauren were so welcoming from the first phone call to helping with travel plans, luggage and above all making me feel welcome during the yoga sessions. As a beginner I was worried. However, you made it feel very natural to me.” Philip, Glenavy, Ireland 

“I absolutely love being a part of the 19r family! Their studio has a fantastic vibe, fabulous instructors (who speak in both English & Italian during the classes) and is located in the heart of the city center in Florence. It is a perfect studio for those you live in Florence full time, or here to study for a few months! I work my entire schedule around going to their classes each day!” Christine D, Florence, Italy 

“The first time that I came to 19r I was welcomed by the warm smiles of Shari and Melissa. After my first class I knew that I was here to stay, the perfect mix of an international community, imaginative yoga classes, and attentive teachers. 

The studio offers a wide range of levels: convenient for beginners and for advance practitioners that want to be pushed to the edge. 

I really would recommend this studio for anyone in Florence Italy wanting to find strength and tranquillity.” Justine A, Spain 

“The Yoga to Go retreat was the best decision I could have made. I have a bnew found love for Ashtanga yoga. The instructors were awesome and they helped me push through roadblocks in my practice.” Anna, Strausbourg, France 

“Shari, Melissa and Lauren were so welcoming from the first phone call to helping with travel plans, luggage and above all making me feel welcome during the yoga sessions. As a beginner I was worried. However, you made it feel very natural to me.” Philip, Glenavy, Ireland