Shawn came to the Ashtanga Yoga Practice in 2001 after studying Integral Hatha Yoga for a year. He has a dedicated daily practice. In 2020 he received his 200 hour YTT certificate at Eternal Yoga in Ashland KY, where he now teaches. In 2022 he started studying with Taylor Hunt who is an Authorized Ashtanga Instructor. He has completed a 3 year Internship program with Taylor.