Start Where You Are Yoga

Personalized Trauma-Informed Yoga Mentoring

Virtual Sessions Across Canada | Community Classes in BC's Kootenay Region

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.

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How Yoga Mentoring Can Help

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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:

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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.

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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.

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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:

To Begin

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

★★★★★

I've had the privilege of practicing yoga with Shauna for over 10 years, and her guidance has been a constant source of balance, strength, and clarity in my life. Her deep knowledge of the practice—rooted in decades of experience—goes far beyond physical postures. She has a remarkable ability to help align not just the body, but also the mind and emotions.

Each session with Shauna is both grounding and uplifting. Whether you're looking for stress relief, physical wellness, or emotional clarity, she creates a space that is welcoming, supportive, and profoundly healing. N.W

Community Yoga Classes

Intimate yoga classes at Pass Creek Community Hall, near Castlegar, BC, for women seeking deeper mind-body connection, vitality, balance, and endurance while navigating pain, menopause, grief, trauma, or life transitions. A safe, supportive space emphasizing nervous system regulation and trauma-informed practice.

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Monday Flow

Friday Wind Down

What to Expect

Small, intimate classes
Women-only space
Trauma-informed approach
All levels welcome
Responsive teaching that meets the group's needs

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Focus: Gentle movement, pelvic floor strength, meditation, nervous system regulation.

Build strength, endurance, and vitality from within through breath-centered yoga and mindful strengthening. Each class begins with a brief check-in. Drawing from the Maitri Collective, I adapt the practice to meet the group where you are that day.

Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Focus: Restorative yoga, Yoga Nidra, deep rest

End your week with restorative yoga and Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) to release tension, restore balance, and renew your nervous system. We check in together before bowing into practice, then I offer what serves you most—stillness, gentle movement, breathwork, or deep rest.

Pricing

Drop-In: $20
4-Class Package: $70
8-Class Package: $130

Packages expire after 6 weeks from purchase date and work for either class.

What to bring

Yoga mat, comfortable clothing, water, warm shawl or small blanket, and an open heart. Limited blocks and props available.

Private Group Classes

$25 per person | 4-8 women | Virtual or in-person

Tailored yoga sessions for friend groups, women's circles, book clubs, or co-workers. Contact me to schedule.

Registration

Email: info@startwhereyouareyoga@gmail.com

Or use the contact form below.

Pre-registration encouraged.

Drop-ins welcome if space permits.

Location

Pass Creek Community Hall, Near Castlegar, BC. Address provided upon registration

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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

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