Hello & Moin!
I am Gunda. Gunda Sabel-Sheehan.
I was born in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany and have lived in the USA since 1993. I travel frequently between these two countries and offer yoga and coaching globally. I am a mom of three adult children, have practiced Yoga since 1993 and am also an adjunct professor for Sociology and Psychology.
In my free time, I love traveling through Europe in a campervan, sail the Long Island Sound, play tennis, ski, write and host dinner parties or brunch.
Through own experience, I believe in the healing powers of Yoga and integrative coaching, that includes aspects of positive psychology and
wingwave. Thus, it is my hope, that I can provide guidance and support to people who feel alone in their struggles and help them find their path through a variety of methods.
My Story
... I have practiced Yoga since 1993, received my Yoga teacher certification at Kripalu Yoga Center in the Berkshires, MA in 2012 and opened my Yoga Studio in 2014. In 2021, I had to close the studio due to Covid and dove into getting my certificates as a Positive Psychology Practitioner and Integrative Coach.
I also have Masters Degrees in International Relations and Sociology and work as a freelance Sociology adjunct professor. I am also an amateur unpublished writer.
But what really matters is, that I have gone through wonderful experiences in my life, as well as a lot of suffering. I have had to endure not just one but multiple relationships with a narcissist, which has shaped my life, my being and the way I view myself in a way, that I did not know until I was in my 40s.
I am aware of feelings, have empathy and a huge desire to be available to people, who feel a bit lost, who may need to just be listened to and need to be reminded that they matter and that they are enough. I am hoping that I could provide some tools for you, that offer a path to ease and joy and contentment.
When I was struggling, I did not have any such support, thus this has become my mission.
It is not (ever!) what it looks like!
It may look like: This person, me, is offering coaching and yoga lessons, because she has it all figured out. Well, big news - I don't.
Which is exactly, why I am doing what I am doing. I have gone through long phases of sadness and self-doubt and loneliness. But somehow, I am still here. And believe me, there were many times, when I wished I wasn't. But, a big BUT, a lot of people, friends, family, an amazing therapist, lots of books, quotes, seminars and practices have helped me to still be here.
And, the practice and studying of Yoga and its philosophy and psychology, as well as studying Positive Psychology have opened my eyes and heart to recognize and follow what really matters.
It is my mission, to provide as much support as I can to ANYBODY who is struggling. Period.
End of story. That's why I am here.
And if you are still here, after reading this, then I am here for you.