Shawn received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (1980), and Masters of Clinical & Anesthesia Education (1988). She practiced as a CRNA for 34 years at SHMC and Shriner's Hospital, retiring April 2021 from a private anesthesia practice specializing in Podiatrics.
With an inquisitive mind rooted equally in science and movement, Shawn discovered yoga to be a perfect amalgam of these two worlds. She has completed years of training and is registered as an E-RYT500 with Yoga Alliance, and as a Yoga Therapist, C-IAYT, with the International Association of Yoga Therapists. She is currently completing training as an i-Rest Level 1 provider with Richard Miller, PhD.
Balanced within the worlds of art and science, her teachings reflect the paradox between the body’s structural biomechanics and the subtleties of intuitive grace and creativity. Shawn offers private Yoga Therapy and Thai Yoga Therapy, workshops, and weekly all-level small-group classes. Her teaching style supports a mindful alignment-focused practice that cultivates balance, awareness, and equanimity.
In 2019, Shawn began weekly studies in acting for camera with Rick Ibarra Rivera and studies regularly with online acting coaches and learning opportunities. She is honored to be represented by MAM, supporting her local film/TV and commercial experiences.
Shawn co-founded South Perry Yoga LLC, in 2006. From OCT 2011- OCT 2020, she designed and led renovations of the historic building in the South Perry district referred to as "the Buddhio". From NOV 2020 - JULY 2021, she designed and helped manage the 9-month renovation of "The CLUTCH", a historic warehouse in the Sprague Union District, where her studio currently resides. Shawn is the CLUTCH liaison for Yoga and the Actor's Plenty, which supports rehearsal space for local film and theater communities.
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In 1972, I attended my first yoga class and fell in love with the practice immediately! Over the last 50 years, I have been fortunate to study with some amazingly skilled instructors, who mostly teach traditions of alignment and flow. I have attended many teacher trainings, owned and operated a couple of yoga studios, including, most recently, Harmony Yoga, and have directed and taught multiple teacher trainings.
With more than 35 years of teaching experience, my style has morphed over the years and integrates alignment, flow, breathwork, philosophy, and chanting. My hope is that students leave my classes feeling peaceful, balanced, and inspired in body, mind, and spirit.
Michele began practicing yoga over 20 years ago, and right away decided she wanted to teach. Since then she has dreamed of bringing the calm and strength of yoga practice to anyone who seeks it. It took 20 years to pursue her dream, and Michele is now a registered yoga teacher!
She achieved her goal by way of the immersive, challenging Anusara yoga teacher training at Garden Street School of Yoga in Coeur d’Alene, ID. Michele is a licensed Anusara Elements teacher. Michele is also a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and a breast cancer survivor.
Her 30+ years in health care as a clinical dietitian provided robust experience and deep insights into the journey from disease to health. When she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021, her experience became personalized. Michele is grateful and exuberant to now be cancer-free.
Prior to her breast cancer journey, Michele faced a number of years during which sports-related injuries and surgeries made it challenging for her to practice yoga. She was able to do a modified home practice, but she longed for a yoga community where she could practice with
others as she recovered. Michele’s Recovery Yoga class was born from this desire.
Michele is passionate about providing an inclusive community for everyone who wishes to explore their own strength and innate gifts and who is ready to transform their life and health with intention and purpose.
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