Gila Cohen-Shaw, M.A., CCC- SLP 

Trained Mindful Self Compassion Teacher (Center for Mindul Self- Compassion) 

Speech-Langauge Pathologist- Communication Specialist

Yoga Teacher Training- RYT 200 (Yoga Alliance)

Restorative Yoga Teacher Training Certification ( Yoga Renew)

Mindful Self-compassion isn’t about avoiding pain- it’s about meeting it with love.

Hi, I’m Gila.

I am a practicing Speech-Language Pathologist with over 30 years of experience helping individuals with diverse communication needs. Like many helping professionals, I have spent years showing up for others with care, commitment, and compassion. Yet somewhere along the way, I realized I wasn’t extending that same kindness to myself. As I struggled with persistent self-criticism and perfectionism in many areas.

Burnout, emotional exhaustion, and the constant pressure to keep everything together became familiar challenges, and I knew I needed a change. Yoga was the doorway that opened my path to self-care. In 2020, discovering Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) felt like uncovering a vital missing piece. This practice gave me permission to be human—to meet myself with kindness, especially during moments of overwhelm and uncertainty.

MSC didn’t replace my existing self-care but enriched it. The mindfulness I cultivated, whether on the yoga mat or in daily life, grew warmer, gentler, and more compassionate. My focus shifted from striving for perfection to simply being present with what is.

As an educator, I am deeply inspired to share MSC with others, helping them cultivate the same self-kindness and resilience that has profoundly supported my own growth and well-being.

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See List of GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL CLASSES offered Below.

Mindful Self-Compassion
Group Sessions

Virtual 9 week course
Sundays from Sep 21, 2025 – Nov 16, 2025

Learn to meet yourself with kindness—especially when life is hard. This course teaches the core skills of Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), developed by Drs. Kristin Neff and Chris Germer, through guided practices, experiential exercises, and supportive group discussion.

Self-Compassion Coaching Individual Sessions

Virtual 6 session series
ongoing | 2 session per month

Personalized support to navigate change, manage stress, and reconnect with what matters most. This is a space to pause, reflect, and realign with your values, energy, and direction.

Mindful Self-Compassion Individual Sessions

Virtual 4 session series
ongoing

Gently build the foundational skills of mindful self-compassion through personalized guidance grounded in the MSC program. Gain support to build resilience, reduce burnout, and relate to yourself with greater kindness.

Stress Management & Self-Compassion for Groups and Organizations

Virtual or in-person
ongoing | From 2 hours to 1 full day

In today’s demanding environments, professionals are balancing high expectations with limited bandwidth. Support your team with practical tools to reduce stress, prevent burnout, and reconnect with what matters.