we have a lot in common
As human beings, we are innately creative, generous, and resilient.
With continuity in presence and support, these in-between places can serve as thresholds. Through them, we can gain insight into our values, how we walk through the world, and the very essence of who we are. Outdated paradigms can give way to more conscious and joyful ways of being.
It takes courage to nurture real growth. It takes time and attunement. Our practice is to show up every day and figure out what it means to be human – learning from our mistakes, returning to the places that scare us, and training our attention on what matters most.
In doing so, we can awaken to the wisdom and aliveness that has been within us all along. This is the healing work of a lifetime – and the essential invitation of our times.
When we find ourselves at inflection points – suspended between what was and what is yet to be – we tend to fray into uncertainty and overwhelm.
But change is inherent to life.
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As an integrative therapist, writer, mentor, and lifelong student of the healing arts, I’m here as a friend on your path.
I’ve dedicated my life to the science and artistry of being human.
Hi, I'm Shawn
Remember. It requires intention and courageous practice to discover our most authentic evolutionary path.
Reclaim. Contemplative traditions, embodied practices, and evidence-based frameworks shed light on consciousness and create traction for real growth and healing.
Become. These are times of radical change — complex and also full of creative potential. Our practices allow us to participate in the emergence of a world in which awakening and healing are not just personal endeavors but part of our collective journey toward a brighter future.
Remember. Reclaim. Become.
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David Keplinger
poet, professor of literature, and founder of the Mindfulness Initiative at American University
From the moment I began this work with her twelve years ago, I felt my sense of purpose realigning to the natural tracks and alleys of my body. Shawn is miraculous: her presence is among the most healing and transformative of any I have ever experienced, in any setting, anywhere.
Shawn's profound effect on my life can not be overstated.
Her knowledge calls us to pay attention and embrace joy as we walk in this world. For anyone seeking more presence, connection, and meaning in their daily lives, Shawn is a trusted companion on the path to well-being.
Studying and practicing with Shawn is nourishment for the soul.
Sheena C.
RYT 500, Photographer
Shawn showed me that yoga is an art. She taught me that the voice that comes from the depths of your soul, whose rhythm matches the cadence of your heartbeat, can awaken light and love and grace.
Shawn showed me that by being creative and expressive in our bodies, we heal ourselves and the world.
ELISSA MARGOLIN E-RYT 500
CERTIFIED MINDFULNESS MEDITATION TEACHER, GLOBAL HEALTH PROFESSOR AT AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
Shawn lives in the inquiry with us - the inquiry of this humbling and wondrous human experience.
With beauty, wisdom, and gracious artistry, she guides us deeper into ourselves to tap into the vast reservoir of our own life.
Trisha Nakano Bhagen
Instructional Designer, Well-being Coach, Nutritionist
