Shawn (she/her) is a contemplative educator. She brings a deep commitment to Dharma practice, rooted in over two decades of mindfulness meditation—including the past decade as an Insight practitioner. She is currently in the Community Dharma Leader (CDL7) program at Spirit Rock. A dual citizen of the U.S. and Canada, Shawn is a former dentist, high school biology teacher, and university professor in science education. She integrates scientific inquiry with contemplative curiosity to support personal and collective transformation. Shawn is dedicated to creating inclusive dhamma spaces grounded in mindfulness, self-inquiry, and embodied presence. Her practice is shaped by ehipassiko, directly experiencing the dhamma, a love of learning, and the guidance of the teachings that continue to reveal our capacity for clarity, connection, and choice in the present moment.

As a certified Life Balance Strategist, Shawn supports individuals and teams through life’s changes and transitions using protocols and assessments developed by Phillip Moffitt to navigate uncertainty with clarity, compassion, and inner steadiness.

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https://account.venmo.com/u/Shawn-Y-Holmes

Zelle: shawn.theuinu@gmail.com