Meet Shayna Hiller of Venice

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

So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
At the age of 20, I moved across the world to study at a University in Australia. I had never traveled in my life and the experience unexpectedly opened my eyes, mind and heart to an entire new way of perceiving myself. As I began to observe this newfound relationship with myself, I did not have the understanding or tools for personal growth so I chose to attempt to control my circumstances and took that effort out on food. I struggled with orthorexia for nearly three consecutive years and nearly lost my life several times due to malnourishment and misunderstanding.

Extensive training in various forms of yoga and meditation eventually lead me to personal transformation and self-love. Through these ancient healing arts, I was able to navigate my subconscious mind and break free from self-sabotaging habits and old conditioning. Those years in committed recovery from my own personal trauma are what ignited my mission to guide and empower others to similarly heal themselves and transform their lives.

I have been leading unique wellness retreats around the world for over a decade. I am a certified 500-hour Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach.

We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc. – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
No way!!! Everything was a struggle, though looking back, I now can see that every single obstacle I faced; uncertainty, fear, worry and doubt was exactly what I needed in order to burn away the old limited version of myself and step into my true purpose as a leader.

The only way I am truly able to serve others is from a place of empathy and understanding. My desire to make the world a happier and healthier place is not just an idea in my mind but a calling from deep within my center.

Through surviving an eating disorder, I was able to fully experience and embody the suffering and transformation as a result. I have put into practice the tools I’ve been gathering for over a decade, and they work.

I believe our struggles are what shape us into our most powerful expression, given we are present enough in the moment to honor our challenges as necessary ‘dance steps’ in the play of life.

So, as you know, we’re impressed with Shayna Hiller – tell our readers more, for example what you’re most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others.
I am a certified Health Coach, yoga instructor and business coach for yoga instructors.

I coach people in person and via phone on health and wellness. Many people approach me for nutritional guidance but end up realizing that food is only a part of a much bigger and deeper issue. My approach differs greatly from a regular dietician, in that I address the whole person; lifestyle, career, relationship status, etc. when working with someone. Each person and each body is different, therefore the ‘health prescription’ for each person must be different too! Whether people want to lose weight in a healthy way, stop binge eating, feel more energized, or even tap into their intuition and creativity, my method covers all terrain.

I have been teaching yoga for over ten years and teach public and private classes in Los Angeles. I also host 2-4 wellness retreats per year around the world. My partner and I host couple’s retreats, and I also host women’s retreats. What’s special about these experiences is that there are many first-time participants who have never been on a retreat before as well as regular yogis and everyone has a transformative positive experience. My goal is to teach and provide various strategies to improve one’s lifestyle so when they leave the retreat they feel equipped and ready to translate the health and vitality experienced on retreat in their everyday lives.

I offer an online training for yoga instructors who want to grow their business in a mindful way. Because of how deeply yoga impacted my life, I feel called to share the methods I’ve used to succeed in this field with others so that they may spread their wings and fly and serve more people. The more people in this world with yoga, meditation and health, the better…

So, what’s next? Any big plans?
Ahhh! That questions used to scare me. I used to hide behind the excuse that I am just present and going with the flow. But I’ve come to realize that as human beings, we have the capacity to choose. And I am realizing more and more than when I envision my future without too much effort or strain, I become more aligned with my vision becoming a reality.

So that being said, my plans for the future are to continue hosting retreats and teacher trainings. I also intend to continuing content for my online business and build a tribe of yoga teachers who are committed to discovering and sharing their unique voices so that they may inspire more and more people to activate their own healing potential.

I look forward to each new day, as corny as it may sound. But it’s true. Each day is a day unto itself, and I am a big fan of practicing gratitude…

Pricing:

• 55-minute Health Coaching Consultation : $125 (this includes a $25 discount for readers, regularly priced at $150)
• 1-hour Private Yoga Class: $150

Contact Info:

• Website: www.shaynahiller.com
• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram: @shaynahiller
• Facebook: facebook.com/ShaynaBrielle
• Twitter: @shaynayoga
• Yelp: Shayna Hiller