Kathryn Shafer

Kathryn Shafer, PhD, RYT 500, is a psychotherapist, certified yoga instructor, Lifeforce™ Yoga practitioner, and creator of the Fun™ Lifeskills program. Diagnosed with Stage III breast cancer in 2014, Kathryn brings both clinical expertise and personal experience to her teaching, with a focus on chronic health issues such as asthma, cancer, addictions, and trauma. She teaches internationally, training others to apply self-regulation tools such as EMDR, mental imagery, and dream work for healing. She also infuses these skills in her psychotherapy practice and yoga classes for comprehensive mind-body health. 

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