WHAT YOU CAN SEE YOU CAN TRAIN, WHAT YOU CAN TRAIN YOU CAN BECOME.
Shaun is an entrepreneur, coach, movement expert and founder of performance lifestyle brands Soulside, The Strong Heart Blueprint, Hatha Strong and The Natural Athlete Co.
Professional Certifications & Credentials
- Yoga Alliance – RYT 500hr Registered Yoga Teacher
- National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) – An industry leader in evidence-based fitness education:
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
- Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)
- Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)
- Martial Arts Conditioning Specialist
- American Council on Exercise (ACE) – Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
- AFAA – Aerobics & Fitness Association of America CPT
- USAT – USA Triathlon Coach
- Vedic Bodywork Association – Thai Massage / Myofascial Release
Advanced Education & Training
- Budokon Yoga & Mobility – Rigorous and unique performance conditioning training with friends and founders Cameron and Melayne Shane
- Olympic Training Center, San Diego – Advanced metabolic and performance training with Bob Seebohar, renowned sports dietitian and Olympic coach
- Running Biomechanics Training – Through USA Triathlon Association, with a focus on efficient form, injury prevention, and performance
- Cycle & Swim Biomechanics – Advanced form and technique refinement for endurance performance
- Advanced Performance Nutrition & Recovery – Integrating sports science, supplementation, and personalized strategies for longevity and peak output
- Landmark Education – Completion of the Forum, Wisdom Program, and Advanced Leadership Course
- The Human Awareness Institute – Immersive training in emotional intelligence and interpersonal connection
- The American Academy of Dramatic Arts – West (1988–91)
Holistic & Breathwork Practices
- Wim Hof Method – Breathwork and cold exposure for nervous system regulation and resilience
- Shamanic Breathwork – Exploratory practices in expanded states of consciousness and integrative healing
Key Influences & Teachers
Shaun’s inner circle includes a diverse array of mentors and colleagues.
Some of the most notable figures include:
- Paul Chek – The Chek Institute – Holistic Health and Performance
- Kelly Starrett – Mobility and Performance
- Gunnar Peterson – Elite Strength Training and Conditioning
- Bob Seebohar – Metabolic Efficiency Training
- Grandmaster Doc Fai Wong – Choy Li Fut
- Grandmaster Tony Somera – Giron Arnis Escrima
- Guro Dan Inosanto – Inosanto Academy
- Cameron Shane – Founder of Budokon Yoga and Mobility
- Sean Phelps – Yoga & Movement
- Tim Weske – Competition Fencing and modern stage combat
- Bridgett McCarthy – Royal Ballet Company – Ballet and Dance Instruction
- Sifu Donald & Cheryl Lynn Rubbo – Guang Ping Yang Tai Chi & Shaolin Tchaun
- Master Kim – Taekwondo
- The Fairtex Academy Trainers – Martial Arts
- Ira & Val at the Zen Den – Sivananda Yoga
- Bryan Kest – Founder of Power Yoga
- Rusty Wells – Yoga Medicine
- Thomas Sanchez – Jeet Kune Do
