Shelby Suman

Hello,

My name is Shelby Suman.

I am a registered yoga teacher, life coach, meditation facilitator, poet, creator, lover, friend, and enthusiast of all things that come with being alive.

My journey to finding yoga started at a young age. I was feeling lost, confused, ashamed, hurt and angry at the world. I felt like had no sense of guidance or purpose. Things felt pretty grey for a long, long time. Eventually, the physical health of my body started to become impacted from these emotions. I remember I was seeking for something, but I didn’t know what.

My path to peace began when I was on vacation with a dear friend out in the town of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. A stranger walked up to me with a bag full of books that he had bought at a library and was “told” I needed to read them. By who? I wasn’t so sure. But still, I accepted them.

On the road trip home I opened the bag and was immediately drawn towards a book with the title “Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah.” At the time I had felt so lost. So, I decided to read with an open mind. That book has stuck with me to this day and changed the trajectory of my outlook on life. It awoke me into different and more healthy mindsets, perspectives, and everyday habits.

Around a week or so later, I had a meeting with my therapist. She told me I needed to write down 5 things I was grateful for everyday right when I woke up. I didn’t believe her when she told me that it was going to slowly start shifting my mind into a state of gratitude instead of fear... and overtime, I had found that it did. It wasn’t a cure all be all, but it was a start. After a few months of doing so I couldn’t deny the subtle shifts that were occurring inside of me. It was like a glimmer of light shining through the darkened void. A glimmer of hope. Of promise.

It was through the slow integration of practicing yogic values and self love that I started to heal. Piece by Piece. It all started with gratitude and a book. I once thought I was broken, and maybe I was. I now realize I was broken open, to become something entirely new. So that more light could shine through the shattered void and slowly mend my broken heart to be even stronger than it was before.

Gratitude lead me to meditating and taking deeper breaths. From breathing deeper, I then became more aware of my thoughts. So much so, I had to write it all down. I had to journal. From journaling to painting and painting to poetry. The list goes on and on. Eventually, I was lead to move my body with the breath. Little did I know, these small everyday practices I started implementing into my life were yoga. The more I allowed my body to move and breathe, the more my mind was able to do so too. Many people think that yoga is just about physical movement and postures, but it’s so much more. It’s a way of life. It’s the breath, your thoughts, habits, and how you treat others. How you treat yourself.

The path to peace doesn’t involve trying to rip away and remove everything in your life that causes chaos. That would be impossible and would drive you mad. The path to peace is rather learning how to dance with the chaos. To revel in it all so deeply with acceptance, devotion and unconditional love. Eventually, you become the eye of the storm. You can achieve this in many different ways. The choice on that way is up to you. However, in sitting in stillness, deep breathing and clearing the mind, your path will become clearer than ever before. There is a voice inside all of us that already has all of the answers. Quiet down the mind, and listen.

It is my mission and absolute passion to create a safe space for others to explore the depth in their own hearts and help others heal in the ways in which I have healed. I am beyond excited to share these resources with all of you that have significantly impacted me on my personal healing journey.

So, thank you for tapping into this page and taking the time to read. I am beyond grateful to assist you on your own personal journey.

Welcome to Lightworx Yoga.

May we all awaken to our fullest potential and highest calling.

and so it is…

From my heart to yours,

Namaste.