Yoga and Mindfulness

Shane O’Hara:  Yoga and Mindfulness Educator

Shane is an accomplished and motivated movement professional in the field of dance and somatic studies. He has been a Professor of Dance for over 30 years.  Currently, Shane is a professional Yoga instructor holding both his RYT 200 hour and 500 hour teacher training registry. 

Shane has been practicing structured mindfulness meditation for over 30 years. He is passionate about the physical, emotional and spiritual health of his students. Respected as a caring and thoughtful educator, Shane strives to develop and enhance his teaching to deepen his holistic somatic movement practice so that he may better serve his classes.

Professional    Experience

Yoga Teacher Training  Registry (RYA)                                              200-hour program at The Center, Harrisonburg, VA, May 2017

Yoga Teacher Training Registry (RYA) 500-hour program at Yoga Skyros Academy, Athens, Greece July 2019

Professor Emeritus, Dance Program            James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 1992-present

Yoga & Somatic Teaching Experience

Yoga Teacher Training Registry (RYA)                                              200-hour program, The Center, Harrisonburg, VA, May 2017

Yoga for All                               Weekly class, Valley Dance Theatre, Staunton, VA  Spring/Fall 2018

Yoga for All                               Weekly class, Harrisonburg Community Center, Harrisonburg, VA Fall 2018-2022

 James Madison University School of Theatre and Dance  DANC 303 YOGA FOR THE CREATIVE ARTIST,  Yoga and Mindfulness Med.  (Fall 2015-2022)

Additional Training & Workshops

The Center, Harrisonburg, VA  Practice of 3-4 classes per week.   (May2016-present)

TriYoga.  London, England          Practice of 3-4 classes during my JMU studies abroad term (June-July 2016 / 2018 / 2022)

Bryan Kest, Flydog Yoga, Charlottesville, VA

Desiree Rumbaugh, The Center, Harrisonburg, VA

Moses Brown, The Center, Harrisonburg, VA

Tilak Pyle, The Center, Harrisonburg, VA