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Yoga for the Pleasure Positive
Kama
kāma
In reference to The Hindu "god of love," Kamadeva, son of Brahma. The ancient texts of the Upanishads refer to the concept of kama as any object of desire. Often connoting pleasure of the sexual nature, but more broadly encompasses the pearls of an enjoyable life. One of the four human pursuits {Puruṣārtha} It is a fundamental goal of the fulfilled life.
yo·ga
/ˈyōɡə/
noun
'Yoga' is derived from the Sanskrit root 'Yuj', meaning 'to join' or 'to yoke' or 'to unite'. As per Yogic scriptures, the practice of Yoga leads one out of ignorance and into the union of individual consciousness with that of the Universal Consciousness.
Yoga
Sometimes, pleasure is the most viable path to Self understanding.
Shane here.
After suffering through terrible bouts of anxiety when I first moved to New York as an actor, I found yoga. A regular practice, a wild sense of humor, and a couple amazing mental health professionals, brought me back to center. As a queer person, it took that realignment, to truly SEE and LOVE my body, with respect to the short time I have in it.
I am an experienced yoga teacher (E-RYT 500, YACEP) with a speciality in meridian yoga therapy, an Acu Detox Specialist (ADS), and a Pilates Instructor. Additionally, I am the co-founder of Humble Warrior along with Lillian Cuthbert, fostering community and self realization through yoga retreats and trainings across the globe. I've had the privilege to co-lead/ contribute to six yoga teacher trainings, and 9 yoga retreats. A forever student, I am also continuing my study via AASECT recognized Sexual Health Alliance's consultant program.
My hope is to inspire self-love, sex positivity & compassion for all beings.
EXPERIENCE Workshops, Trainings, Retreats
Philosophy Teacher/ Anatomy Teacher Loom Yoga 200hr YTT 2021, 2022, 2023
Anatomy Teacher Daya Yoga, 200hr YTT 2022, 2023
KAMA SERIES: Yoga for Pleasure Various Studios 2021- Present
Soul Stretch: Partnered Yoga & Acu BAAD! 2023
Acupressure & Yin Series YMCA 2022-2023
Warm Orbit: Yoga, Acupressure, Sound Baby Cobra 2023
Acupressure for Sexual Energy Science of Self 2022
Mentoring Master Class SoS Adv. 300hr YTT 2021
Holistic Health Specialist Onpoint (Harm Reduction) 2021- Present
Yearly Retreats: India, Colombia, Colombia, Italy, Upstate NY & More
TRAINING
Science of Self 300HR Advanced Meridian Yoga Therapy +100HR EXTREME Yin & MYT + 50HR Anatomy Training
Sangha Yoga Institute Yoga Mindset Coaching
Juan Cortez at Onpoint Nada Auricular Acupuncture Training
Five Lights Center Shiatsu Level 1
Yoga International w Tiffany Cruikshank 20HR Yoga Anatomy
Pilates BKLYN Pilates Reformer Training
Lila Core Pilates 30HR Mat Teacher Training
Daya Yoga 200HR Yoga Alliance Certification
Crunch Fat-burning Pilates | YogaSculpt | Iron Mat | Om Hiit
Sexual Health Alliance (SHA) Sex Consultant/ Coach (in progress)
VOLUNTEER WORK {SEVA}
Holistic Health Specialist OnpointNYC 2021- Present
Host at The Center SAGE (LGBTQ Senior Center) 2016-2020
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Actor
The Letter, Big Country Blues, The Selfish Ones, 8090, Miss Connected, My Acting Reel
Director
“You have come to earth to entertain and to be entertained.”
Paramahansa Yogananda, Autobiography of a Yogi
