Life & Work with Shayna Hiller of West LA

Today we’d like to introduce you to Shayna Hiller.

Hi Shayna, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I started teaching Yoga in 2006 and went on to receive my certification as a holistic health coach in 2009. At the time I was living between New York City and Costa Rica. I had always loved Los Angeles, specifically Venice Beach. In 2013 I followed my heart and moved to LA to grow my wellness practice. Since embarking on this career path two decades ago, I have continued to evolve my studies. My work also includes Chinese medicine, feminine embodiment and somatic healing.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It has not been a smooth road, however my perspective is that the obstacles are a necessary part of the path of growth. Starting and maintaining a business is a lot of work, so when I hit a road block, I had to find a solution. One of the biggest shifts for me was adapting my offerings to be online. I am not a very technically savvy person, so that was definitely a learning curve… one that in retrospect, I am deeply grateful for! Through with the challenges, I faced, I was blessed to learn the gifts of patience, structure, strategy, and consistency.

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
In addition to teaching yoga and meditation and guiding retreats and trainings, I work as a wellness coach specializing in embodiment, trauma healing, and self-love. I believe what sets me apart from others in the space is my multidisciplinary approach to healing. I believe there is no one size fits all answer, so I take a genuine interest in each and every human I work with to uncover the practices that are most aligned and beneficial. I blend nutrition, meditation and somatic techniques to foster whole self integration. Also, a great deal of my work has to do with reclaiming pleasure as a pathway for healing, so my approach has to do with following what feels good as opposed to forcing ourselves to ‘stay on the wagon’.

What would you say have been one of the most important lessons you’ve learned?
There have been many important lessons that I have picked up along the way. I would say the most important is to be OK with letting go of how I think things should look and pay attention to what is actually working and being asked of me. another valuable lesson I have learned is the importance of listening. Having a safe space for people to share their deeper truths is truly priceless. These lessons have created a sense of softening ease.

Contact Info:

• Website: HTTPS://www.shaynahiller.com
• Instagram: @shaynahiller
• Facebook: https://Facebook.com/shaynabrielle