WHAT YOU CAN SEE YOU CAN TRAIN, WHAT YOU CAN TRAIN YOU CAN BECOME.
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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
