what we’re
all about
collectively well is on a mission to elevate collective wellbeing.
we cultivate community healing experiences grounded in authentic self care & real world wellbeing.
whether you join us online or on kumeyaay land in san diego, we hope to connect you with more peace, presence & purpose.
self care that’s self awareauthentic self care.
we’re redefining what it means to take care of yourself.
we go deeper than surface level solutions that start with bubble baths and end with band aids. we’re here for the deep inner work.
we believe true authenticity comes from a strong mind body connection, a compassionate relationship with yourself and a commitment to honoring your spirit.
it comes from getting comfortable in the uncomfortable by expanding your capacity to feel & setting boundaries to protect your peace.
we love smoothies and green juice and ice cream and cheeseburgers. we charge our crystals as often as we charge our phones. we learn from nature and our neighbors.
embodying authentic self care is the foundation for building communities that help us heal.
it’s the first step to cultivating relationships that empower collective liberation.
“one of the most vital ways we sustain ourselves is building communities of resistance. places we know we are not alone.”
bell hooks
real world wellbeing.
the heart of our worklife isn't always love and light; it's dark and messy too. we celebrate our wins and lessons, honoring both.
the wellness industry can make it feel like we’re one class, one face mask, one reading away from “wellness.”
it can make trick us into feeling like we are the problem, not the harm caused by the systems we live in.
wellness isn’t a destination. it’s an ever evolving spectrum.
we acknowledge the systems of oppression that profit off of our dissociation. we recognize that a lot of our wellbeing is out of our control.
we know this world wasn’t built for everyone and we believe that no one is free unless we all are free.
we hold space for folks to slow down enough to unlearn harmful societal conditioning so we can build communities that heal.
let’s be real... true collective well-being isn’t possible without policy change & massive systemic restructuring.
honoring ourselves & nurturing one another is the least we can do.
we’re softening the systems from within.
there can be no vulnerability without risk; there can be no community without vulnerability; there can be no peace, and ultimately no life, without community.
f scott peck
how we show upcommunity agreements
collectively well is built on authenticity, kindness, and radical self-acceptance. the authentic shift embodies those values by uncovering & uplifting you and your unique perspective.
we value confidentiality, respect, consent and boundaries. we are open communicators and active listeners, fostering compassionate accountability.
we are sensitive to individual and collective and systemic trauma and don’t expect you to talk about it to work through it.
we honor & acknowledge the lineage of the practices we teach with reverence and humility. colonization has made it challenging to know the true origins of breathwork but we acknowledge buddhism, pranyama & yogic principles and both african & south american tribal shamanism as influences on our work.
we seek to elevate BIPOC & indigenous practitioners and give credit to the pioneers of the queer feminist movement, such as bell hooks and audre lorde, for paving the way for body based liberation and radical self care as the foundation for community care and healing as a path to social justice.
we actively work to decolonize our hearts and minds from harmful capitalistic conditioning by dismantling white supremacy culture, committing to anti-racism and dismantling internalized homophobia, transphobia, ableism and fatphobia.
shannon holds the space, guiding you back to your inner knowing by cultivating an environment that supports you in trusting your breath and yourself. they are no guru. this is a collective experience and they should not be put on a pedestal.
we hold spaces to invite you back to yourself with curiosity to connect you with your inherent strength and power to navigate life's ups and downs with grounded confidence and chosen resilience.
we hope you will feel supported to come and go while feeling more alive & less alone.
the tribe has spoken
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The community breathwork session with collectively well was a powerful experience that helped me release tension I had been holding for a long time. Shannon creates a safe, supportive space, and I left feeling a sense of calm and clarity.
Alissa
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The experience I had at community breathwork with collectively well was phenomenal. Shannon has a presence and a gift. She creates a safe space to lead you through an experience that for some may be uncomfortable. Through harnessing vulnerability as a skill and sharing her authentic journey, she’s able to foster a space for community and connection that is second to none. Even if you have ‘any inkling’ or internal ping, to try breathwork- Do it!
Katie
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I didn't actually know what breathwork was until trying it but I knew I needed something to help cope with the daily stressors of life. Every time I leave a breathwork session with collectively well, I come away with a tangible solution to what I am experiencing. The best part is that while Shannon is the one to guide me, it is my mind that takes me to that solution.
Leor
our story
getting diagnosed with cancer in the middle of COVID led shannon to make mind, body, spirit healing her full time job. breathwork was the most powerful tool she found, bringing more profound progress than years of therapy and empowering her to live with embodied authenticity from the inside out.
a consistent practice supported her in leaving new york city for a change of pace in san diego. after getting laid off soon after, she was confronted with the nonlinear nature of healing and the importance of a diverse range of practices to lean on. she continues to do the work to slow down & let go of the ways hustle culture hijacked her healing.
collectively well was created to build a community that meets you where you’re at. the mission to elevate collective wellbeing comes from a passion in connecting people with their authentic Selves to build a wholehearted society working towards collective liberation.
today, shannon is a breathwork facilitator, writer and speaker based on kumeyaay land in san diego. her private practice serves behavioral health centers, the cancer community, and workplaces looking for support in managing burnout and optimizing wellbeing. she holds space for a handful of private clients looking to grow through change. when she’s not holding space, you can find her buried in a book, plunging in the pacific or going for walk and talks on sunset cliffs.