Hi, I’m Shannon. I am passionate about the evidenced-based practices of yoga and mindfulness to help people integrate their minds, bodies, and spirits. Embodiment is a superpower that enhances performance, agency, resilience, and empathy. 

I’m a Co-Active Coach for conscious leaders and I also train First Responders in  yoga, mindfulness, and leadership. I’m passionate about both ventures!

For my coaching clients, I link arms with the individual and together we embark on a transformative journey which leads to greater personal and professional fulfillment, clarity, and connection. 

In past years, hiring a coach for myself has made a profound difference in my life. Through coaching, I was guided in launching my businesses, writing my first book, and completing two master’s degrees. 

My work with First Responders began in 2014 when I created FireFlex Yoga for my master’s degree capstone project. What began in the firehouse apparatus bay is now a national wellness and leadership brand.  I work across agencies – firefighters, police, secret service – and I offer 3-day Train the Trainer programs, 1:1 performance coaching, meditation training, and weekly online yoga classes.

I also am a Social-Emotional-Learning Systems Collaborative Consultant for the Santa Cruz County Office of Education. Before founding FireFlex Yoga, I was a middle school science teacher for many years and it’s been a joy to continue my work in education in this broader capacity. 

I’m an entrepreneur, a published author, certified life coach, certified diversity coach, and a yoga teacher. With a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and master’s degrees in spiritual psychology and transformative leadership, I blend my immersive education and trauma-sensitive yoga training to deliver unique and impactful trainings. 

I invite you to connect by email or schedule a call with me!