Shannon Mayhew, Ed.M.

Instructor

Opus Yoga

As a yoga teacher and a cognitive scientist, Shannon combines wisdom from yoga and meditation practices with neuroscience research, to develop methods that help people improve their mental and physical health. Shannon leads workshops and retreats on hatha yoga, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and creativity at yoga studios, retreat centers, schools, camps, and corporations. She is currently running a corporate wellness program that she created at a technology research firm in Rockville. Shannon holds a master’s degree in education from Harvard University and several yoga teacher training certifications. She has trained in mindfulness, buddhist, and Vedic meditation disciplines.