Shawna White

200HR YTT

WHERE WERE YOU BORN AND RAISED?
I was born and raised in the small town of Lompoc, California.

TELL US A BRIEF HISTORY OF YOUR PERSONAL PRACTICE
I’ve been practicing yoga on and off for about three years. I was first drawn to the movement and the sense of peace it gave me, and over time it shifted from a fitness practice into a spiritual one. I’m most connected to gentle and power flow styles, which help me return to the present moment and back to myself. Yoga has also helped me release the old belief that I needed to look or move a certain way to belong on the mat, and it’s become a grounding, healing part of my life.  

TELL US A BRIEF HISTORY OF YOUR TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I’m a new teacher who began guiding classes during my 200-hour training, where I learned to lead flows with clarity and a grounding presence. My background in Reiki supports my ability to hold safe, restorative space, and I’m excited to share this gentle flow and energy-clearing practice with the community.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE YOGA POSE?
I think my favorite yoga pose is dancers pose, one it’s a beautiful pose but really I love the challenge of this balance pose. Finding focus and the softness in the intensity of it.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE YOGA/SPIRITUALITY/SELF HELP BOOK?

Music and Mantras has been a fun book to go through! Learning to open up our voices through singing and chanting is so powerful and I love how the author really walks you through how it all works!  

ANY ADVICE FOR BEGINNERS?
My advice for beginners would be:

  • to never be afraid to remain a student

  • A beginners eyes are fresh and curious so keeping this will always make your practice feel exciting!

  • Yoga is a continuous practice so be kind to yourself!

WHAT DOES “COMMUNITY” MEAN TO YOU?
Community to me means hearts from all walks of life coming together to listen to one another, walk with one another through our different journeys, and support each other 

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT VENTURA?
My favorite thing about Ventura is there’s always something to do, we have a truly great community, the social scene and the beach walks!  

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION? (preferably something local)
One thread collective