Shari Taylor, PhD
My Process
I teach mind-body awareness through a combination of therapeutic movement, inner exploration, and integration. By reconnecting with our bodies, we can become more aware of the two-way relationship between our thoughts and emotions.
We often look for outside sources to guide us, however, deep inside we know that we must slow down, reconnect with ourselves, and listen to our inner voice. This is rooted in the premise that the body, mind, and spirit form an integral human being, compared to the dualistic concept of body and mind as opposite, independent parts of our being.
I encourage a deeper connection with self, assisting clients to increase their awareness of what's happening in the mind and body, enhancing the ability to: identify and manage triggers; reset the stress cycle; and connect to your innate wisdom. This will ultimately guide you to greater overall well-being and fulfillment in your life.
Practicing the exercises I teach will enable you to tune-in to the more subtle physical sensations of your body, and often less accessible thoughts and feelings, creating an opportunity for exploration, learning, and growth. Throughout our time together, I will act as a witness and guide, creating a safe environment, with empathy and positive regard for your experience.
I teach mind-body awareness through a combination of therapeutic movement, inner exploration, and integration. By reconnecting with our bodies, we can become more aware of the two-way relationship between our thoughts and emotions.
We often look for outside sources to guide us, however, deep inside we know that we must slow down, reconnect with ourselves, and listen to our inner voice. This is rooted in the premise that the body, mind, and spirit form an integral human being, compared to the dualistic concept of body and mind as opposite, independent parts of our being.
I encourage a deeper connection with self, assisting clients to increase their awareness of what's happening in the mind and body, enhancing the ability to: identify and manage triggers; reset the stress cycle; and connect to your innate wisdom. This will ultimately guide you to greater overall well-being and fulfillment in your life.
Practicing the exercises I teach will enable you to tune-in to the more subtle physical sensations of your body, and often less accessible thoughts and feelings, creating an opportunity for exploration, learning, and growth. Throughout our time together, I will act as a witness and guide, creating a safe environment, with empathy and positive regard for your experience.
Meet Dr. Shari Taylor, PhD
Several years ago, I had a life-changing experience that motivated me to embark on an ardent journey of personal and spiritual development. Through extensive study of the mind-body connection, I learned to be with, and listen to my body.
I realized that through movement, exploration, and integration, I could show others how growing this awareness enables us to live with a better sense of clarity and authenticity, readily accessing the wisdom our body can provide us.
I believe in embracing the mind-body connection, and share what I have learned to help people live a more balanced and fulfilled life. I focus on the mind-body connection because I have found that many of us haven't been taught how to listen to our bodies.
We know that thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and attitudes can directly affect our biological function. When we are stressed or depressed we feel it physically, but it's not a connection that we tune in to on a daily basis. Learning to do so directly affects our health and well-being.
Several years ago, I had a life-changing experience that motivated me to embark on an ardent journey of personal and spiritual development. Through extensive study of the mind-body connection, I learned to be with, and listen to my body.
I realized that through movement, exploration, and integration, I could show others how growing this awareness enables us to live with a better sense of clarity and authenticity, readily accessing the wisdom our body can provide us.
I believe in embracing the mind-body connection, and share what I have learned to help people live a more balanced and fulfilled life. I focus on the mind-body connection because I have found that many of us haven't been taught how to listen to our bodies.
We know that thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and attitudes can directly affect our biological function. When we are stressed or depressed we feel it physically, but it's not a connection that we tune in to on a daily basis. Learning to do so directly affects our health and well-being.
Education & Trainings
Dr. Shari Taylor holds a PhD in Psychology from Northcentral University, a Master’s of Science in Nursing from the University of South Alabama, and a Post-Master’s of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison specializing in the field of child/adolescent psychology. She is a Registered Yoga Therapist and teaches yoga both privately and in a class setting. Dr. Taylor is an avid participant in the art, music, and culture scene in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is continually enrolled in courses and workshops to expand her knowledge of nutrition, psychology, wellness, and spirituality.
Dr. Shari Taylor holds a PhD in Psychology from Northcentral University, a Master’s of Science in Nursing from the University of South Alabama, and a Post-Master’s of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison specializing in the field of child/adolescent psychology. She is a Registered Yoga Therapist and teaches yoga both privately and in a class setting. Dr. Taylor is an avid participant in the art, music, and culture scene in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is continually enrolled in courses and workshops to expand her knowledge of nutrition, psychology, wellness, and spirituality.
- Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy - New York City
- 5-day Advanced Enneagram Workshop with The Leela Foundation - Maui, HI
- 3-day workshop with Bruce Tift on “Relationship as a Path of Awakening”- Boulder, CO
- Adyashanti 4-week study course
- Neuroscience Education Institute Annual Conference - Colorado Springs, CO
- Mindfulness Training Certification of Completion—UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center and the Awareness Training Institute. Teachers Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach
- Reiki Level I & II Training Course with Michelle Baker - New Orleans, LA
- Vinyasa Yoga 200-Hours Yoga Alliance Registered (RYS) Teacher Training with Nathalie Croix - New Orleans, LA
- Vipassana 9-Day Silent Meditation Retreat - Insight Meditation Center (Teachers: Donald Rothberg, Heather Sundberg, & John Davis)
- Ashtanga workshop with Nathalie Croix - New Orleans
- Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Therapist Training Program - Study Coordinator and Co-therapist for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD Phase III Trial - 100 hours of training plus supervision
- Internal Family Systems Training
Workshop with leading expert Leslie Petruk, MA, LPCS, NCC,BCC - International Society for Research on Psychedelics - Poster Presentation at 2019 Conference
- Compass Psilocybin Healthy Volunteers Study, Kings College, London, England - Chaperone for nine healthy volunteer participants receiving either 0, 10, or 25 mg of Psilocybin. Supervisors: Dr. Sara Tai BA, PsyD, Dr. Riikka Ajantaival, PsyD, Frederick Reinholdt
- Compass Psilocybin Therapist Training
Five day didactic training to become a lead therapist in the Compass Psilocybin-TRD Trial
Lead Trainers: Dr. Sara Tai, BA, MSc, PsyD & Dr. William Richards, PhD - Clinical Research Coordinator Training
-Northwestern University, Chicago - Psychedelic Science Conference 2017
-Oakland, CA - Holotropic Breath Work Workshop with Stanislov Grof, MD
-Oakland, CA
Two-day workshop in healing breath work developed by psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Stanislov Grof, MD