I’m from Baltimore, MD, but I am currently living in Atlanta, GA.<\/p>\n
What is yoga to you?<\/strong><\/p>\n Yoga is spaciousness for self-inquiry.<\/p>\n How did you feel after your first yoga class and how do you feel this influences or impacts the space you create for your students?<\/strong><\/p>\n I honestly did not feel welcomed in my first yoga class. I felt “othered”. It makes me so much more Who were you before you started practicing and how have you changed, evolved, and transformed?<\/strong><\/p>\n I don’t think I was anyone different. For me yoga has allowed me to shine brighter in who I am, dissolving some societal and cultural blockages.<\/p>\n Why did you decide to start teaching yoga and what qualities do you feel are important to<\/strong> I decided to lean into teaching yoga (focusing more on stillness practices like meditation, Yoga Nidra, sound healing) as a means for personal exploration for others. For me, I like to create those opportunities for folks to listen deeply to themselves and inquire deeply about beliefs, power, and authenticity.<\/p>\n What has been your biggest struggle and your biggest milestone in the practice, in teaching<\/strong> My biggest struggle is not letting the superficial side of the practice that is sometimes promoted dampen my own practice and perspective on the work. I think my biggest milestone has just been the ability to connect with larger platforms, to share practices from a unique perspective. For me, representation is important.<\/p>\n What has been the most inspirational moment you\u2019ve experienced as a yoga student?<\/strong><\/p>\n As a student – just sticking with the practice past some of the microagressions I experienced.<\/p>\n What has been the most inspirational moment you\u2019ve experienced as a yoga teacher?<\/strong><\/p>\n Inspiring my students at Morehouse College (I teach full-time) to get involved in meditation and yoga.<\/p>\n Why do you practice?<\/strong><\/p>\n I practice being in alignment with Self. For me, practice is practical, spiritual, and developmental.<\/p>\n Why do you teach?<\/strong><\/p>\n Representation matters. I teach so people that look like me know that these practices are for them and What is the single most defining issue facing the global yoga community today?<\/strong><\/p>\n Authentic safe spaces. I think oftentimes, people promote studios and offerings as inclusive and equitable. As someone that is explorative to studios and practices, I know that it isn’t always to case. It is harmful, traumatizing, and damaging to BIPOC and LGBTQ+ plus communities. I know this as a Black, gay man.<\/p>\n Do you have any recommended yoga reading?<\/strong><\/p>\n My Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Menakem Through your own personal journey, what do you feel is your path and offering to the<\/strong> Residing at the intersection of leadership and mindfulness, my work, whether yoga or otherwise, creates sacred spaces for self-inquiry and personal discovery.<\/p>\n What advice would you give to someone who is just starting out on their yoga journey?<\/strong><\/p>\n Approach the practice from a place of exploration.<\/p>\n What’s your Favorite Book?<\/strong><\/p>\n Siddartha by Herman Hesse<\/p>\n What’s your favorite meal at a restaurant? <\/strong><\/p>\n Pizza…. I am a happy camper with PIZZZZZZA! lol<\/p>\n What’s your favorite meal to make at home?<\/strong><\/p>\n ummm…. still pizza… I am not above making it at home lol<\/p>\n What do you like to do for fun that’s non-yoga related?<\/strong><\/p>\n I am a gamer, through and through!<\/p>\n Who is your greatest inspiration?<\/strong><\/p>\n Kid Cudi<\/p>\n Do you have a favorite podcast?<\/strong><\/p>\n The Gary Vee Experience<\/p>\n If you were stranded on an island what 3 things would you bring with you?<\/strong><\/p>\n My dog, iPad, and a singing bowl lol<\/p>\n When you were a child what did you want to be when you grew up?<\/strong><\/p>\n a paleontologist<\/p>\n What’s your favorite movie?<\/strong><\/p>\n Jurassic Park (see: what I wanted be when I grew up) lol<\/p>\n What\u2019s your favorite TV series?<\/strong><\/p>\n The Office<\/p>\n Do you have a favorite band\/singer?<\/strong><\/p>\n Kid Cudi and Daft Punk<\/p>\n Favorite song to dance to?<\/strong><\/p>\n Oasis – Wonderwall<\/p>\n What\u2019s your favorite quote\/affirmation\/mantra?<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cSuch as I am, I am a precious gift.\u201d – Zora Neale Hurston<\/p>\n What is your life\u2019s biggest question?<\/strong><\/p>\n What is legacy?<\/p>\n By Shawn J. Moore<\/a><\/p>\n Mindfulness has been an integral part of Shawn J. Moore\u2019s<\/a> life. In 2019, he decided to take his refuge vow (a formal commitment to the Buddhist Path) in the Shambhala lineage. He is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200), sound practitioner, meditation teacher, Yoga Nidra Teacher, reiki practitioner, and Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, with trainings in Mindful Communication and Brand Identity.<\/p>\n Take classes taught by Shawn J. Moore<\/a> on Omstars.<\/p>\n Mindfulness has been an integral part of Shawn J. Moore’s life. 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\nintentional about how I facilitate and how I hold space for people who take my classes.<\/p>\n
\nbuild and work on as a yoga teacher?<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nand within the yoga community?<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nbeneficial to them.<\/p>\n
\nComfortable with Uncertainty: 108 Teachings on Cultivating Fearlessness and Compassion by Pema Ch\u00f6dr\u00f6n<\/p>\n
\ncommunity- local and global?<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.omstars.com\/__sized__\/dscf9762_-_Shawn_Moore-thumbnail-400x400-70.jpg\")
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