SolShine Mindful Yoga

SolShine Mindful Yoga Yoga & Wellness practices on St John USVI John. Our classes have a strong focus on increasing core strength, and flexibility.

{Who are we & what are we best at}

SolShine Stand Up Paddle Yoga classes are traditional Yoga classes taught on the water on floating boards. Your mat is a stand up paddleboard; the ocean is your studio and all the elements have been invited – sun, wind, water. SolShine SUP yoga + fitness is the first venture to combine stand up paddle boarding and fitness on the beautiful island of St. We take t

he concept of stand-up paddling and incorporate a wide range of fitness, including all levels of yoga, low-impact core strengthening, intervals, and race techniques. Our students will enjoy learning while adapting to the motion of the board, the continuous challenge to balance, and the focus required to ground while afloat. Standing up on a paddleboard gives you a unique perspective of both the water and the horizon. We will focus on using the prana breath for taking in the beauty of St John's natural surroundings. Our classes cater to all levels, from those with no prior yoga or SUP experience to serious practitioners of both.

To my St. John community & island guests,I’m officially on my version of time off… aka a little personal spring break! I...
21/04/2026

To my St. John community & island guests,

I’m officially on my version of time off… aka a little personal spring break!

I’ve paused all public and private classes until summertime as I head off-island to fill my cup. First stop: Spain for a restorative yoga + nervous system teacher training!!!!!!!! followed by some travels before we gather for our third annual Sitka Wellness & Adventure retreat at the end of May!!!!!!!!

Before I go, I just want to say thank you all for such a kick ass winter season, truly one for the books. I’ve learned so much through teaching you all what I love. Thank you for showing up, for taking care of yourselves, and for allowing me to do what I love.

This time away is all about learning, slowing down, and reconnecting to my higher self, so I can come back and hold even more intentional, nourishing space for you all.

I can’t wait to return refreshed, inspired, and ready to share new offerings with our beautiful St. John community and beyond.

See you all on the mat this summer.
Xoxoxo
Thais

18/04/2026

Here I am… in all my forms, one with the elements of St. John!

Coming back from a little social media break to share something that feels really close to my heart. Maybe this video will even bring me back into your algorithm. Lol

Long before social media… before hashtags, before “saving posts for later”… I was traveling with a backpack full of dreams and a stack of Lonely Planet guides.

Those books were my compass. My inspiration. My way of seeing the world.

So to now see myself inside one… doesn’t even feel real.

And honestly, this means more to me than any feature on social media ever could. It feels true to how it all started.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support this small, heart-led business 🤍

And thank you, Mark, for believing in me and helping bring Solshine into something I grew up loving so much.

Go ahead and grab your copy of Lonely Planet: Experience U.S. & British Virgin Islands, written by Mark Johanson

Still can’t believe I get to be part of something that inspired so many of my own adventures.

Enjoy the bloopers… always keeping it real 😹

The island is busy… and getting on the mat is an opportunity to return to you.Give yourself that space this week. Two ch...
01/04/2026

The island is busy… and getting on the mat is an opportunity to return to you.

Give yourself that space this week. Two chances to step away, breathe, and come home to yourself.

✨ Thursday | Candlelight Yin Yoga
6:00–7:30pm | $22

✨ Saturday | Yang Flow Vinyasa
9:00–10:00am | $20

Both classes are held in the beautiful open-air studio at Concordia Eco Resort.

Please reserve your spot in advance via the website (link in bio) or send a DM.

The time is now… we have a mat waiting for you.

Together we shine ✨

Meet the creator of Solshine Mindful Yoga, Thais Taylor A caribbean girl at heart, Puerto Rico born, St. John rooted for...
29/03/2026

Meet the creator of Solshine Mindful Yoga, Thais Taylor

A caribbean girl at heart, Puerto Rico born, St. John rooted for nearly 20 years. This heart-led business began on the water teaching SUP yoga as a self-proclaimed full-time mermaid.

Since then, life has evolved into many layers; yoga teacher, retreat creator, and commercial Salmon fisherwoman in Alaska to highlight a few hats worn.

In recent years, her focus has expanded into teaching more therapeutic, trauma-informed yoga, while also growing her business as a creator of wellness and adventure retreats.

Deeply connected to the elements, with immense respect for the ocean and the earth beneath her feet, Thais takes great pride in weaving that reverence into her teachings. Her classes are inspired by the natural world and invite students to reconnect with themselves through presence, breath, and movement.

A lover of movement, travel, and staying busy. Thais has found that creating these wellness and adventure retreats brings her immense joy and pride. From gathering a team of passionate wellness, hospitality, and adventure professionals to co-host along her side, to offering truly one-of-a-kind experiences for her guest. These retreats are rooted in intention and authenticity, and that’s what makes them truly unique and special.

Meet Savanah Ponticelli, a woman profoundly woven into the elements, with a heart and spirit that feels intimately con...
20/03/2026

Meet Savanah Ponticelli, a woman profoundly woven into the elements, with a heart and spirit that feels intimately connected to the rhythm of this Earth.

Savanah is a sailor, captain, river guide, watersports instructor, yoga teacher, sound healer, and gifted retreat facilitator whose presence is both grounding and expansive. She embodies strength and softness in equal measures.

In recent years, she has also been devoted to raising two children with tenderness, reverence for nature, and a beautifully adventurous spirit. It’s been a beautiful experience watching Savanah journey through motherhood, nurturing the next generation to move through this world with courage, wonder, and care.

Having previously co-facilitated our sailing retreats, Savanah now returns to join us in our land-based retreat experiences, and we truly could not be more excited.

She helps hold space in a way that feels safe, soulful, and deeply supportive. It is an honor to have her back with us.

Because here, we celebrate women every single day, I want to introduce you to our fearless facilitators for the 2026 ret...
19/03/2026

Because here, we celebrate women every single day, I want to introduce you to our fearless facilitators for the 2026 retreats.

Because a retreat is never just about the destination, it’s about the women who hold the space.

The women who guide the conversations, the movement, the quiet moments of reflection, and the laughter shared around the table.

Our facilitators are teachers, mothers, captains of their own paths, hospitality experts, wellness advocates, and lifelong lovers of adventure.

They bring years of experience, wisdom, compassion, and heart into every practice, every shared meal, every moment of connection.

Together we create something truly special! A space where women can arrive exactly as they are, reconnect with themselves, and build meaningful connections with others.
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Today, we begin with Natalie Arwood, a gentle yet powerful force of nature.

A woman whose voice can carry you… soften you… and, at times, move you to tears.

A nurturer. A dreamer. A doer. Natalie is deeply devoted to her studies and the path she walks. She brings a deep rooted magic into every space she holds.

Her passion, presence, and gift for weaving sound, energy, and emotion create an experience that stays with you long after the moment has passed.

We feel so honored to have her guiding and sharing her gifts with us once again on our Sitka Alaska Wellness & Adventure retreat.

Photos by Michele Abercrombie 😘

Good morning, beautiful people ☀️This week’s lineup is simple. Just our Saturday Yang Vinyasa Flow with a beautiful view...
18/03/2026

Good morning, beautiful people ☀️

This week’s lineup is simple. Just our Saturday Yang Vinyasa Flow with a beautiful view 💫

Please note: no candlelight Yin class this week.

Saturday | 9–10 AM
📍 Concordia Eco Resort
💛 $20 investment

Come start your weekend the right way! Moving, breathing, and dropping into a mindful flow with us.

Reserve your spot through the website (link in bio) or send me a DM ✨

Let’s move together.

15/03/2026

As a world traveler and adventure seeker, I’ve been lucky to see so many beautiful places… but I don’t think I’ll ever have just one favorite.

For me, it’s never really about the place.
It’s about the people.

The connections, the conversations, the stories that unfold when like-minded humans gather together. Those are the moments that stay with me long after the trip ends. The memories that carry me until the next adventure calls.

Right now we have just a few spots left to complete our circles:

✨ May 30-June 6,2026
Sitka, Alaska Women’s Wellness & Adventure Retreat — 2 beds left
⛵ August 1-8, 2026
Grenadines Sailing & Wellness Retreat — 2 cabins left
🌴 December 5-12, 2926
British Virgin Islands Sailing Retreat — 3 cabins left

So tell me…
Which adventure are you coming on?







When we say yoga is for everyBODY…apparently that includes the dog too. 🐾Someone here is very committed to puppy pose.On...
12/03/2026

When we say yoga is for everyBODY…
apparently that includes the dog too. 🐾

Someone here is very committed to puppy pose.
One of my favorite poses for opening the shoulders, side body and low back!

Come stretch it out tonight at the beautiful studio looking over Salt Pond Bay.

Yin Yoga
📍
🕕 6–7:30 PM
$22

Sign up in advance by DM or through our website!
Link on the bio!

When we say yoga is for everyBODY…apparently that includes the dog too. 🐾Someone here is very committed to puppy pose.On...
12/03/2026

When we say yoga is for everyBODY…
apparently that includes the dog too. 🐾

Someone here is very committed to puppy pose.
One of my favorite poses, for opening the shoulders, side body and low back!

Come stretch it out tonight at the beautiful studio looking over Salt Pond Bay.

Yin Yoga
📍
🕕 6–7:30 PM
$22

Sign up in advance by DM or through our website!
Link on the bio!

Today I want to share a thought that’s been sitting with me lately . Something I imagine many people in the wellness ind...
10/03/2026

Today I want to share a thought that’s been sitting with me lately . Something I imagine many people in the wellness industry can relate to.

👉How do you create and hold space for others when you’re running from an empty cup❓

The truth is, I don’t have the answer.

But I can be honest and say that lately I’ve been feeling a little depleted. I find myself tired all the time, my mental health struggling with motivation and creativity, feeling socially anxious and easily distracted.

This time of year is our busiest season on St. John, and like many seasonal workers, I tend to just keep showing up and giving because that’s what the season asks of us.

For most of the year I pour into others, and usually I balance that with a couple months where I step away traveling, continuing my education , spending time with family and loved ones.

But lately I’ve been realizing that this rhythm may not be as sustainable as I once thought. All of it quietly steps to the side while I grind and give and offer. You know because I’m someone with big dreams and big goals.

So here I am trying to making a shift. Returning to the roots of movement as medicine and giving myself time each day, even if it’s just 30 minutes, to move, breathe, and refill my cup.

Because when my cup is full, I have so much more to share with you all.

Tell me below ⬇️ how do you fill your cup when you’re not feeling like yourself or when you’re feeling depleted?

Boy oh boy… I am excited to get back at the helm.I spent the weekend deep in the behind-the-scenes of our 2026 sailing +...
08/03/2026

Boy oh boy… I am excited to get back at the helm.

I spent the weekend deep in the behind-the-scenes of our 2026 sailing + wellness retreats. All the planning, logistics, emails, itineraries and little details that no one sees… but that make the magic possible once we untie the lines and sail away together.

The best part? A long catch-up call with Savannah who is stepping back on board after a few years navigating the beautiful waters of motherhood. And let me tell you… we are beyond excited to be back on the water together.

Island hopping.
Finding new anchorages.
Cooking and eating incredibly well.
Swimming, practicing yoga, sailing, laughing… and sharing it all with an adventurous group of humans.

Honestly, what excites me the most is watching the group slowly come together.

The group that steps on board and fully immerses themselves in the adventure, becoming one with the elements. Watching the sunrises and sunsets from the boat, swimming in new waters, learning about the marine life below us and the culture of the islands we visit along the way.

Learning new sailing skills while also allowing themselves to slow down, be present, and truly relax.

It’s the love of adventure…
and the deep appreciation for nature…
that brings us together.

The very same reasons that brought Savannah & I together!

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