All about us:
why nautilus rising
We believe that growth doesn’t happen in straight lines, it moves in spirals and waves, bringing you back to new awareness each time. Nautilus Rising was created as a space for seekers, teachers, and everyday humans to explore deeper connection through education, energy work, and embodied wellness.
Our offerings are designed to meet you wherever you are - whether you’re a yoga instructor refining your craft, a wellness professional expanding your toolkit, or simply someone longing to feel more grounded, inspired, and well.
At Nautilus Rising, learning is experiential, soulful, and rooted in real life. We integrate wisdom from yoga & meditation techniques, energy work, sound therapy and more into teachings that nurture growth from the inside out - because when one person rises, we all do.
WHat we do
Nautilus Rising offers programs, workshops, and experiences that bring people closer to balance, purpose, and self-understanding. We weave together teachings from movement, mindfulness, energy work, and sound to support both transformation and professional growth.
Here, you will find a space that honors curiosity and desire to keep evolving. Our education is accessible, just show up with an openness to learn and grow.
How we teach
Our approach blends grounded knowledge with intuitive guidance. Every offering invites you to explore, reflect, and embody - not just learn with the mind, but to experience with the heart.
We value clarity, inclusivity, and simplicity. You’ll find our teachings rooted in real-world application, inspired by the body’s intelligence and shaped by a deep respect for the nervous system.
Each workshop, course, or training is designed to leave you with insight you can feel - something that makes a difference in how you move, lead, rest, and live.
who we serve
At Nautilus Rising we serve anyone called to grow - yoga teachers, wellness professionals, and everyday seekers alike. Whether your path is personal or professional, our offerings are designed to meet you where you are and help you move toward balance, clarity, and authentic expression. Here, growth isn’t a destination, it’s a continuous rising.
where we are
Based in the greater Seacoast of NH serving students both online and in person through workshops, trainings, and community events.
We partner with hosting studios and wellness spaces throughout the region, believing in collaboration over competition and connection over exclusivity.
Our gatherings are rooted in community - creating spaces where teachers, students, and seekers can learn, grow, and rise together.
Meet the founder
Shana K. Buckley - Founder & Educational Director; E-RYT 500 | Yoga Alliance Continuing Ed Provider | Reiki Master Teacher | EL-Certified Sound Therapist
Shana is a yoga instructor, teacher mentor, educator and guide with 3,000+ hours of teaching experience whose work bridges the physical and energetic worlds. She’s known for inclusive teachings translating complex ideas into accessible, embodied learning - whether in the classroom, a training, on your mat or a quiet meditation space.
Her teachings invite awareness, curiosity, and authenticity - blending movement, mindfulness, sound, and energy work to help people reconnect with their natural balance. Shana believes that growth isn’t about becoming someone new, but remembering who we’ve always been while allowing trust in evolving.
With over 22 years experience in the health & wellness industry, Shana’s work has led her here. Through Nautilus Rising, she supports teachers and everyday seekers in cultivating presence, confidence, and self-trust - on the mat and beyond.
shana’s Certifications
Shana hold’s several certifications from Group fitness to Yoga and Mindfulness. The below Certifications you see listed are only formats for which she is currently offers services in.
E-RYT 500 hour [ Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher] with the Yoga Alliance with over 3000 hours of teaching experience
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider
Reiki Master Teacher Trainer (Reiki I, Reiki II, Reiki Master, Reiki Master Teacher)
Yin Yoga Certified
Restorative Yoga Certified
Mindfulness Meditation Certified
Trauma Informed Yoga Certified
Expert Level Sound Healer Certified
Ayurveda Asana Certified
Barre & Mat Pilates Certified
ACE Group Fitness Instructor
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mission
To offer education and experiences that nurture awareness, balance, and transformation - guiding individuals and communities toward a more grounded, connected, and intentional way of living as well as teaching.
values
Integrity - rooted in honesty, transparency, and ethical practice.
Inclusivity - every body, every background, every path is welcome.
Curiosity - learning through exploration, creativity, and lived experience.
Community - collaboration over competition; we rise as one.
Promise
Everything we share - from courses to circles to sound - is designed to feel both meaningful and usable.
You’ll leave each experience with something you can integrate right away: a new perspective, a simple tool, or a deeper sense of calm.
what makes nautilus rising different
Whole-Human Education: blending movement, mindfulness, energy, and sound for real world transformation.
Heart-Led & Evidence-Aware: where intuitive practices meet grounded understanding.
Community Collaboration: partnerships with local studios and wellness spaces to make growth accessible to all.
Sustainable Growth: empowering people to evolve gently, without burnout or perfection.
“nautilus rising was born from a desire to create education that feels human - not corporate, not exclusive, but genuine and shared. it’s for anyone ready to reconnect with themselves, refine their gifts, and rise into what’s next. I’m grateful you’re here and hope you find something that meets you right where you are.”
Shana K. Buckley