Your body holds
its own wisdom.
One-to-one yoga mentoring for women navigating chronic pain, trauma, grief, and the quiet need for a practice that sees all of you exactly as you are, exactly where you are.
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Mentoring · Virtual Across Canada · In-Person Near Nelson, BC
Some healing happens in offices.
This happens closer to the ground.
A tended space, unhurried by diagnosis or agenda rooted in the body's own intelligence and the quiet wisdom of what grows in its own time. Each session meets you where you already are: in your own home, in your own light, at your own pace.
I work with women
in in-between places.
Those navigating a body that has shifted. Those sitting with pain that doesn't have a neat name, or grief that doesn't follow a schedule. Those sensing even dimly that healing is not about returning to who they were, but finding their way into who they are becoming.
I'm Shauna. I've been a yoga mentor for over 20 years, and what still moves me is the moment a woman turns toward her body with curiosity and feels, perhaps for the first time, that it has something to offer her.
I founded The Maitri Collective on a single word: maitri -loving kindness. It is not a technique. It is the hearth this entire practice is built around.
How we work together
01
We begin by listening.
Your story, your body, your pace. All of it, hurting, curious, skeptical, hopeful is welcome here, without explanation or justification. Nothing needs to be performed.
02
We draw from many tools.
Yoga, breathwork, meditation, hypnotherapy, movement, expressive arts. Each session responds to what you need that day not a curriculum, but a living, organic conversation.
03
Tended not rushed
Like anything rooted in nature, this practice grows in its own season woven into the rhythm of your real life, at the pace your nervous system can trust.
Services and Classes
A practice shaped entirely to your body and what today asks of you. For women living with chronic pain, trauma, fatigue, or a quieter need to come home to themselves, held privately, wherever you are.
Personal Yoga Pathway - $75
Prenatal Birth Preparation - $300
Saturday Yoga Nidra - $25
A First Conversation -Complimentary
Women who have walked this path
Long-term relationships built on trust, compassion, and real results.
"As a 72-year-old woman I have never felt more flexible, more knowledgeable about my body, or stronger in spirit. Shauna has been a prominent part of my recovery for twelve years."
T.F.
13 years of practice together
"Her depth of knowledge with yoga, pranayama, trauma-sensitive support, and spirituality is immense. Direct, honest, compassionate, and always with my own best interests at heart."
R.M.
3 years of practice together
"She creates a space that is welcoming, supportive, and profoundly healing, whether you're seeking stress relief, physical wellness, or emotional clarity."
N.W.
10+ years of practice together
Your practice
starts here.
Not an hour away, but a way of life
A short conversation to find out where we might go together.
Information and Insight Blog
Common questions
Do I need any Yoga experience?
None at all. Sessions are shaped to your body exactly as it is whether you have never been on a mat or have practiced for years.
How do virtual sessions work?
We meet by video call from wherever you are most comfortable, your living room, bedroom, garden. A quiet space and comfortable clothing is all you need. Everything else unfolds from there. Available to women across Canada.
Do you offer in-person sessions?
Yes one-to-one sessions are available both virtually and in-person near Nelson, BC. Saturday classes are in-person at Pass Creek Hall. We can find what fits your life during our first conversation.
When can I start prenatal sessions?
Many women begin in the second trimester. If you'd like to start earlier or have pregnancy complications, a note from your healthcare provider helps us work together safely
What if I have health conditions and physical limitations?
Sessions are fully adapted to you. Share what's present during our first conversation and we'll build from there.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please give at least 24 hours' notice to reschedule. Late cancellations may carry a fee.