Shannon McNally Wellness

10/12/2022

When I started practicing yoga I had little understanding of the principles beyond finding flexibility and space in the physical body. As my practiced continued, I started looking deeper at the way I was living and how / why it mattered to be intentional.

The first of the Niyamas in the eight-limbed path of yoga is Saucha, which translates to purity or “cleanliness” of the mind, body and spirit. If we understand that there is impact to everything we do, see, touch, and consume, we can begin to cultivate Saucha by living mindfully and treating our bodies as a sacred vessel, leading us to a pure mind and heart.

This Saturday, October 15th I’m presenting a Community Dinner at Soma Yoga Center], as an opportunity to put this into practice.

The food that I create and the way that I share, it is sincerely with all with love. The appreciation and the medicine of food is woven into the magic that is created when we sit with each other. To me, this opens and purifies our hearts. To me, this is Saucha.

We have a handful of seats left! We’ll connect, we’ll share, we’ll eat delicious food ✨

Saturday | 6:30-8:30PM
Soma Yoga Center]
Event link in my profile 💫

07/21/2022

thank you! ✨

06/28/2022

Best of Boston 2022
✨ Best Energy Healer ✨

First, I must say it is an honor to share Reiki, each and every time. I mean it wholeheartedly when I say I feel so lucky to be a witness to transformation and to be a part of anyone’s healing process.

I tend to be quiet about my work because it can seem intangible to some and can be so deeply personal. Right now I’m thinking back to the depth of lock-down two years ago and the slow build of my practice — seeing people in my little Southie (if you can believe it) oasis and virtual clients from all over. Flashing to now, receiving this acknowledgement and thinking about all of the incredible individuals I’ve met and worked with along the way.

There are *many* days when choosing a non-traditional path can feel so very scary! Currently basking in this moment know it is all worth it to follow your heart and bet on yourself.

THANK YOU to for the recognition, and for having energy healing as category!! How cool is that.

And most importantly, sending love to all of you! 🙏🏼

06/03/2022

Oh, the medicine of movement and the healing power of food.  Along with reiki, sharing beautiful meals is so close to my heart.   I’m always inspired by seasonal bounty and the way intentional ingredients can nourish on an intrinsically deep level.  I also loves to witness how sharing meals in community weaves together the individual and collective experience of nourishment.

Please join me and for an evening of nourishment through movement, delicious food, and community connection. An intimate group of participants will be guided through a 90-minute Vinyasa class followed by a dinner in our beautiful studio overlooking Hanover Street. A mini retreat of sorts, this experience will foster connection through a shared experience of nourishment in many forms.

WIth a seasonal theme, both the yoga and dinner portion of this event will embrace the Summer warmth and sunshine.  Julianne will lead students through a yoga practice that is upbeat and energetic, followed by cooling restorative poses to cultivate balance in our bodies. I will serve seasonally inspired cuisine in alignment with Ayurvedic principles and infused with Reiki energy, set on a table of brightly colored flowers to celebrate the recent solstice.

We want this to be an intimate experience, and have intentionally limited space for this event. If you are interested, please reserve your spot using the link below and in my bio:

https://www.union.fit/events/soma-yoga-nourish-an-evening-of-food-movement-connection/performances/x9hgtpro

We can’t wait to share this with you! 💫 ✨

05/18/2022

Chef Shan here👩🏻‍🍳LET’S COOK TOGETHER!

I’m joining Be A Dime Community for an interactive cooking experience on May 26th at 6:30pm!

WHAT WE’RE MAKING:
Enchiladas with Homemade Salsa Verde
Summer Corn Salad

Part of the proceeds will benefit , the largest provider of reproductive health services in the US, as we continue in our fight to support women's rights.

I’ll be sharing a few of my favorite tricks in the kitchen👩🏻‍🍳 Let’s have some fun while enjoying delicious food!

Visit the link in my bio to sign up! Menu items and Zoom invite to follow.

COST:
Be A Dime Members: $0
Non-Members: $25

11/16/2021

The commitment to self study is the most important, confronting, courageous, and meaningful act you can do in your life.

When energy healing first landed in my life - I felt so connected, though somehow still naive to believe that there was a flip to switch - a new tool or magic trick. I was feeling life force flowing through me for what felt like the first time, seeing the clouds and the moon and the water and the sky in clarity like I had not before. Elated, grateful, bright, powerful.

With this, I reinforced a belief that my persona was supposed to be love and light all of the time - I was holding on for it to last.

Though the last two years I've been able to feel this as a part of me, and incredibly full of purpose - I have also felt the contrast of the dark that much more - within me, around me. In silencing contrasting side - I reintroduced, or perhaps reinforced, patterns of running, coping. I cut myself off from embodying the process of healing, and ultimately being / loving my whole self. Giving it all away to create space for others, and not giving myself the same.

We feel our power in moments, though we can still be drawn by the ego to be ruled by the stories we have not released, the feelings we’ve never felt or explored. But rest assured - life will continue to bring you to the places where you still need to grow, to heal, to evolve.

Then comes choice.

Ask yourself:

How I am I living as a victim of my pain, stories, circumstance?

Do I believe in my power to create new pathways for myself?

How am I denying or silencing myself to make others comfortable?

What parts of my day / life / routine are life-giving vs. draining?

In the moments I feel tired, or want to run, I’m remembering how brave it is answer these questions and to feel it all 💫

08/28/2021

Capturing my gratitude in real time. Having a particularly special morning where I feel so grateful and in service and so passionate about what I get to do. I get to witness the human experience of emotion and vulnerability and healing. I’m often asked if I become drained from doing Reiki and the experience couldn’t be further from that — feeling and seeing others for who and where they are allows for deeper compassion within and without. It inspires me to dive further into the hidden corners within me and in turn go further with you. It’s a beautiful thing.

Thank you ✨🤍

02/22/2021

today, I will not worry
today, I will not be angry
today, I will be kind
today, I will be honest
today, I will be grateful

Reiki Principles - Dr. Mikao Usui 💜

Master Complete ✨
More magic to come 🪄👐🏻💫

thank you for your guidance 🤍💜

01/14/2021

I’m a big proponent of eating freshly made food, but also feeling major kitchen/dishes fatigue, especially when I love to savor my morning time not doing “chores.”
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our bodies also work best with routine around eating times - something I’m needing to hone in on this week, and so having a veggie packed fritatta 🍳 option prepared is helping with all of the above ⬆️
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heat oven to 375 and cast iron on medium. sauté your desired veggies in olive or avocado oil - today I used: broccoli, corn, jalapeño, & green onion (an unsung hero), S&P, garlic powder, chili lime. whisk 10 eggs 🥚 (with nutritional yeast if your heart desires) and pour over veggies. bake for ~15-20 min or until top is firm. store in airtight container and always try to reheat on the stove✔️✨

01/04/2021

“The coming to consciousness is not a discovery of some new thing; it is a long and painful return to that which has always been.” - Helen Luke
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I’ve been asked many times, how did you get “into all of this?” what my path has been, or how I’ve grown so calm and centered. I feel a mixed bag of things inside, sometimes it is pride when I reflect on how far I have come, and sometimes there is shame in remembering how far I veered away from myself.
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I met this sweet man named Henry in 2013, he was probably 87 years old, and he told me he saw pain and sadness in my eyes. Henry was right - those were some seriously bad times back then. What he also said was, “God gave us gifts, and it is a disservice to others to not share them with the world.” That moment and his words are stamped in my memory, though it felt frustrating to not know exactly what that meant.
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But I guess I actually did know. I always had a deep yearning to help others -- though it felt so colossal and I felt so broken that it was overwhelming and out of reach. I was so afraid of myself and who I knew in my core I was meant to be, that I continued to add more harm, distraction, and layers to my suffering.
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I saw Henry again about a year later in Trader Joe’s, by the yogurt. I burst into tears. I had my first energy healing a few weeks before that, and I had felt like I was starting to crack open. It was not overnight, and in fact, it has still taken years of work to peel back the layers, but I am here - finally feeling alive in the moments of being simply myself and sharing my many gifts.
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This is all to say: Trust in your heart, trust in what life has presented for you. Have the courage to look underneath and go deeper in the hard moments rather than turning away. It is scary, but it is then that we move closer to love and the Self that has always been.
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12/11/2020

Hi friends!

I’m thrilled to share that my website is LIVE! 🙏🏻🙌🏼 I offer a variety of services for you to explore your health with a holistic approach, with me as your support. It is an honor to be able to serve and help others, now more than ever.

- In-Person Reiki Healing sessions:
Booking on Mondays & Saturdays at VEGA Vitality in Back Bay.
My site has information on what Reiki is for those new to alternative approach to therapy and healing.

- Virtual / Distance Reiki Healing:
For my far away friends! AND a beautiful way to work together while we’re continuing to take precautions. These sessions are my favorite 🤩

- Culinary Experiences:
is back! I’m available to book Private Chef services - dinners, intimate events, retreats, and catering in Greater Boston. Check out the sample menu - customizable for experience!

- Yoga & Meditation:
Individual, small group, & corporate offerings.

- 1:1 Health Coaching:
Our health journeys are incredibly individual and complex! I support clients with integrative nutrition, mindfulness, and self-discovery as they work through both physical & mental health challenges, life transitions, personal growth and overall wellness.

Yes, I am a busy gal! Please share with friends & family, and please, please reach out if I can support you in any way.

With love,
Shannon

With great passion and an innate ability to lead, shannon guides clients on an internal journey of discovery and growth, drawing from various holistic modalities, ancient health systems and teachings, and her own personal journey.

12/07/2020

💫ANNOUNCMENT!✨
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Taking my Reiki practice to Vega Vitality! While I’ve loved welcoming many of you into my home, it’s time to move it on ⬆️
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Immediately booking in-person clients on Mondays and Saturdays, distance sessions available all week - link in bio to book! 🗓✨👐🏻