Shawn Shaw

Hometown: Grafton, MA

Favorite inspirational quote: Boy that’s tough. I have so many! My latest is “When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at will change”. Max Planck. (close 2nd) – “Life doesn’t have to be perfect to be wonderful”. Annette Funacello”

When/where/with who was your first yoga class? Quincy, MA – in 1980 at the local YMCA. It was the first time I realized that I could bring calm and peace into my being.

What / who inspires you? My children, the other teachers at Metrowest Yoga, the students at Metrowest Yoga, my many teachers who have come before me who continue to keep me on the path and help me grow.

What I love most about yoga is: Yoga not only helps me feel more confident physically, it strengthens me spiritually. I walk through life with more confidence, optimism, self awareness and with a more positive joyful attitude.

What you can’t live without? My children. They are my greatest teachers and no one can make me belly laugh the way they do.

What you might not know about me: I once was a Color Guard in a Marching Band.

Best advice you’ve ever received (from who?): “Take not one day or one moment for granted. (my dad) At the end of each day, write down or share what you’re grateful for(especially the little things).Oprah Winfrey

My favorite book: Again, this is tough. I have so many. Currently it’s “How Yoga Works” by Michael Roach.

Favorite Word: “Grace”

Local escape: Truly…My studio..Metrowest Yoga and Arturo’s restaurant(my home away from home).

My favorite thing to do(other than yoga): Sharing an inside joke with my two favorite people, my two children.