Shawn

Information de voyage

Actuellement, je suis

Les activités qui m'intéressent :

Qigong, Yoga, meditation, surfing, hiking, vegan munchies

Description

Hello,

I'm passionate about living life to its full potential and strive to assist others along the way. I hope to make a positive impact with every choice I make, and try to be conscious of the way my actions affect the world around me.
I have many things to share with others and a willingness to contribute to the highest good. I'm a Qigong, Tai Chi, and Kung Fu Instructor, Vegan Chef, Gardener, Barber, and English Tutor.I have a daily meditation practice, I enjoy spending time in nature and I love to surf.

Growing up in Northern California gave me an early appreciation for nature and a healthy lifestyle. I spent a lot of time outside, climbing trees and swimming in the rivers, as well as skiing and snowboarding. During college, some friends and I worked in the salmon canneries of Alaska and traveled throughout Europe with the money we made.

I later moved to Hollywood, California, and worked behind the scenes in the film industry on movies, commercials, and music videos. After more than 5 years of that fast-paced lifestyle, I realized I needed more out of life and wanted to pursue a career helping others. I was led to Eastern philosophy, Tai Chi, yoga, and meditation which transformed me completely. I moved back home to N. California and worked as a paratransit driver and companion for elderly and disabled people for a few years. From there I ended up in Portland, Oregon working at the city's largest homeless shelter for another few years. This was an amazing experience and proved to be very rewarding. After living in a big city again and working in a high-stress career I need to slow down.

At the beginning of 2012, I moved to the small Garden Isle of Kauai, HI, and started working on organic farms for the next 7 years. I learned a lot about myself and others while gaining the skill to be self-sufficient and live a sustainable lifestyle.

In September of 2019 I attended a Qigong and Kung Fu Retreat center in Northern Thailand and completed an Instructor Training course.
Having decided to stay and do an Apprenticeship program to further my studies I needed a plan.
Right before the start of the pandemic I had traveled to Hanoi, Vietnam to teach English and make enough money to continue my education. As the city shut down due to Covid regulations, I traveled through Central Vietnam before returning to Northern Thailand to the safety of the Retreat.
I was able to teach English online during the height of the pandemic and continue my studies and stay in Thailand for over a year and a half.

Traveling to Mexico in the beginning of 2021 started a new chapter in my teaching career and pushed me to become more.
I had property caretaker and work trade positions in Puerto Escondido, Mazunte, and Sayulita. During those 10 months I taught meditation, Qigong, Tai Chi, and Kungfu on the beach, at hostels and wellness centers and surfed when I could.

I'm currently back home on Kauai Island working full time as the Produce Manager at a health food store, surfing, and practicing.

I plan to return to SE Asia in the near future and look forward to becoming part of a cool community.

Thank you for your time,

Shawn

Centres d’intérêt

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Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant

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Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre

J'ai des connaissances :  

Tenir compagnie à une pers. âgée

Entretien général

Aider à la maison

Projets artistiques

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Je peux apprendre aux autres :  

Jardinage

Bricolage et projets de construction

Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille

Aider dans une ferme

Éco-projets

S’occuper des animaux

Accueil / tourisme

Travail associatif

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Enseignement

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

I have strong leadership skills and experience teaching and supervising diverse groups of people.
Instructor Certification in Qigong and Shaolin Kung Fu
Teaching mindfulness meditation- sitting, standing, walking
Teaching Tai Chi Yang 24 short form, Hatha Yoga
Kitchen experience as a Vegan Chef
Farming and Gardening Management experience
Certification TEFL/TESOL 120 hour English Teacher

Âge

52

Autres infos...

Seeking to be part of a like minded community and learn about the local culture.

Informations complémentaires

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  Régime alimentaire spécial
  Vegan