Shawn Selk, CPA, RYT-200
Shawn began practicing yoga to aid in his recovery after a major auto accident in 2003. He found his alignment-based yoga practice in 2006 after joining a therapeutic class taught by his mentor, teacher, and friend Bryant Mascarenhas at Santosh Yoga in Wauwatosa, WI. Since that time, Shawn has experienced the healing powers of yoga as well as the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of the practice, and he has felt called to share these benefits with others. He completed Santosh Yoga’s 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) Training in April 2011.
Shawn stays true to the teachings of his lineage of teachers – the teachings of Bryant Mascarenhas and, Bryant’s mentor, Fr. Joe Pereira of Bombay. These teachings are disciplined and heartfelt with a spiritual emphasis. He has a special interest in using yoga to help those afflicted with addiction problems. Shawn serves on the Board of Directors of Kripa US, Inc., a non-profit organization that uses yoga for the treatment of alcoholism, drug addiction, and HIV/AIDS. Kripa US, Inc. is modeled after Fr. Joe’s Kripa Foundation in India. In 2010, Shawn traveled to India to train with Bryant and Fr. Joe, and he had the honor of visiting three Kripa Foundation rehabilitation centers, assisting with a class at the Bandra center, and teaching classes in the Vasai center.
Outside of yoga, Shawn is a live-music fanatic. He also enjoys attending local theater productions, cheering on local sports teams, and spending time outdoors with his friend Michelle and their dogs, Bohdi and Jake.
To inquire about signup or classes, please contact Shawn directly at 414-546-4616.
