What Is Yoga Mentoring?
Yoga mentoring is a personalized and specialized approach to yoga that addresses your specific physical, emotional, and mental health needs. Unlike group yoga classes, yoga mentoring sessions are tailored entirely to you—your body, your history, your goals, and what you need in each moment. Whether you're healing from trauma, managing chronic pain, navigating life transitions, or simply seeking deeper self-connection, each session is designed around where you are today.
How Yoga Mentoring Can Help
Physical Health:
Chronic pain and injury recovery
Sleep issues and fatigue
Mobility and balance concerns
Emotional & Mental Health:
Stress, anxiety, and nervous system regulation
Trauma and PTSD
Emotional processing and self-connection
Life Transitions:
Grief
Loss
Whether you're facing specific challenges or seeking deeper wellness, yoga mentoring provides personalized support for:
How It Works?
We start with a free consultation to understand your needs and goals. Then in our personalized sessions, I guide you through breath work, gentle movement, meditation, and other holistic practices suited to your body and your history. Sessions are 90 minutes and available virtually or in-person. You don't need any prior yoga experience—just a willingness to begin where you are.
Compassionate listening. You don't need to be anywhere other than exactly where you are right now. Hurting, tired, curious, skeptical, hopeful—all of it is welcome.
Integrated healing modalities. Sessions draw from yoga, meditation, hypnotherapy, breathwork (pranayama), movement, art therapy, and balance work—tools for holistic healing and restoration tailored to your needs.
Your own pace. There's no rush, no timeline, no expectation of perfection. We take it one session at a time, trusting the process.
The Maitri Collective Approach
Maitri means loving kindness in Sanskrit. My practice is built on this principle: pain has a message we can listen to with compassion, beginning with acceptance of where we are and what we might need.
Here's what you can expect:
Customer Experiences
Long-term relationships built on trust, compassion, and real results.
Shauna has been my teacher for multiple years now, both in person and virtually. Her depth of knowledge about yoga, pranayama, trauma-informed support, and spirituality is immense. I am grateful for the support and guidance that she has offered me through various chapters of my life - direct, honest, compassionate, and with my own capacity and best interests at heart. Highly recommended. R.M.
I have been practicing yoga with Shauna for over 13 years. Shauna meets her students where they are in their daily life. She has a special intuition and shares her knowledge in an encouraging manner. Each week's practice responds to how I feel physically, mentally, and spiritually. She has been a prominent person in my recovery over the twelve years since I had Bell's Palsy, a neurological virus. As a 72-year-old woman, I have never felt more flexible, knowledgeable about my body, and stronger in spirit. T.F
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Start Where You Are Yoga Mentoring?
Personalized one-on-one sessions tailored to your needs—whether you're managing chronic pain, trauma, pregnancy, or seeking wellness support.
Do I need yoga experience?
No. Sessions are designed for your body and experience level, from complete beginners to seasoned practitioners.
How do virtual sessions work?
We meet online via video call. You'll need a quiet space, comfortable clothing, and a mat or soft surface. I guide you through everything in real-time.
When can I start prenatal yoga?
Most people can begin in the second trimester. If you want to start earlier or have pregnancy complications, please get clearance from your healthcare provider first.
Do you offer in-person sessions?
Yes! Sessions are available both virtually and in-person. We can discuss what works best for you during your free consultation.
What if I have physical limitations or health conditions?
Sessions are fully adapted to your body and abilities. Please share any concerns or conditions during your consultation so we can create a safe, supportive practice together.
What are your rates?
$65 for 90-minute sessions (individual yoga mentoring or prenatal yoga). I also offer package discounts—contact me for details.
How do I book a session?
Email: info@ startwhereyouareyoga.com or use the contact form. Start with a free 15-20 minute consultation to see if we're a good fit.
What's your cancellation policy?
Please provide at least 24 hours' notice to reschedule. Late cancellations may be subject to a fee.
Have a specific question?
Book a free 15-20 minute consultation or email me at info@startwhereyouareyoga.com