A few years ago, I signed up for a class called Energy Healing Yoga, and Shannon was the teacher. This was a truly magical, restorative experience, intentionally held on the full moon. I left the class feeling grounded, calm and centered, impressed with Shannon’s gentle teaching style.
More recently, Shannon delivered reiki to me via three zoom sessions. These sessions went far beyond my expectations. I came to them having a vague sense of what I’d like to work on, and after our brief chat, Shannon tapped right in and focused the healing precisely where it was needed, waking what was dormant, calming what was crying out and softly, gently balancing my energy. At times I felt a pulling or tugging in parts of my body. Other times I felt a sense of a pressure. Other times still, my body felt light as air, filled with a thread of golden light that carried me through the rest of the day. The healing Shannon facilitated was real and palpable. I was – and still am – surprised by the physical sensations I felt during the zoom reiki sessions.
Shannon is the friend you need, the intuitive you hope for, and the perfect nurturing presence for yoga and reiki. She is a conduit for healing and growth. I count myself lucky to have encountered her along my healing journey.
AMY B.
The universe brought Shannon and I together in early 2017, when I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in my early 30s. I wanted to learn more about how yoga could help me manage my chronic illness, so I booked a one-on-one class through Healthwise Wellness. It was by CHANCE that I was paired with Shannon that day as my teacher, but it was by CHOICE that I committed to becoming a permanent student of hers shortly after meeting her.
I began my yoga journey knowing next to nothing, taking classes in her home studio. It didn’t take long for me to realize that yoga did far more for me than just help me manage my illness. Through practicing alongside her over the years, I have gained physical and mental strength, I have control over my ability to manage my high-stress career, I am more confident in myself and my body, and I am simply a better human being in this world.
Shannon has made me so confident in my yoga journey, that I now lead my own practices (when I can’t practice with her, of course!). She has instilled in me a foundation to build my own vinyasa practices — something I could have never imagined during that first one-on-one in 2017.
She is patient, passionate and truly finds joy in sharing her love of yoga with her students…all reasons why Shannon has become one of the most influential people in my life. I am calmer, happier, more present and overflowing with gratitude that I have the privilege of calling her my teacher and friend. ~ STACIE R.
I was diagnosed with cancer in late summer of 2020 and began an intense chemo radiation treatment plan in September. This entailed daily pelvic radiation and for six weeks and two week-long rounds of chemotherapy. I am typically physically fit and mentally strong, but this diagnosis was a huge challenge that I could not overcome alone.
I was truly blessed to have Shannon perform long distance weekly reiki sessions to help heal me both physically and spiritually. I looked forward to those sessions as I could feel the healing rid me of the cancer and to also give me the mental strength to make it through treatment.
Once a week, Shannon and I would set an evening appointment where I would settle down into a comfortable place and I would place my favorite healing crystals near my cancerous areas and also hold in my hand. I could feel the warmth from Shannon’s healing hands and she was able to pinpoint my areas of pain. It was amazing! I 100% believe that Shannon’s reiki work on my body helped me to be diagnosed cancer-free a month post-treatment. ~ NATALIA S.
“All we need to “do” is be ourselves. Working with Shannon, I developed a greater awareness and understanding of some of the beliefs and fears that I have been holding onto. Through exploration in a safe and supportive space, she provided tools and practices that encouraged me to go deeper and trust that it would be ok.” ~ ADE
“Shannon shows up present and in her heart. I can see it in her eyes and I feel it in her presence. She challenges me without any judgement. She gives me the space to explore all that shows up. She is so authentic every session. There is a grace in guiding, attentive listening, just letting be what is present and a skill in pushing my fear even in resistance.” ~ CS
Shannon’s Yin yoga is a wonderful gift to give yourself. You will experience calm, peace, gentle stretching and healing. She will guide you through various stretching poses that really work magic on your body.
While the poses can seem long, per the typical Yin yoga approach, you will be transported by Shannon’s gentle, melodic, inspiring words so that you almost don’t notice the length of the poses.
Her expertise in Reiki healing means you will receive targeted healing in addition to Yin yoga’s many benefits. Please treat yourself on a regular basis to this life affirming practice – you are worth it!
JANET J.
I’m drawn to Energy Healing Yin because it’s a time to really take care of myself in a slow, meaningful way and feel good both mentally and physically.
I am so relaxed and always sleep amazingly well afterwards. I don’t really understand how it works so well, but my mind is calm and my body is settled once practice concludes.
I appreciate your calm, encouraging supportive style of teaching (and your music).
CINDY L.
I like the relaxation and universal energy themes of Energy Healing Yin. The deep stretches help me overall by eliminating body aches and help me stay more limber. The time set aside helps me shift my mindset to a more positive mode.
NANCY H.