About Shannon Chada...
Shannon L. Chada ~ a lovely goddess of all trades!
Shannon is a certified yoga instructor. She teaches Hatha/Spontaneous yoga and has been specializing in pregnancy yoga since February of 2002. The reflective aspects of yoga came naturally to her, opening her free spirit and grounded by her Native American roots.
Shannon is a Birth Doula, who also offers Blessing Ways and hand crafted unique birthing gifts.
Shannon enjoys spending time on her other passion as a woodburning artist for her business “Spirit Of The Woods”. Shannon’s art takes the viewer on a journey inward toward the soul. She likes to use natural resources, such as wood to represent the connection between the beauty within each of us and that of Mother Earth. Shannon’s art was originally inspired to carry on her family traditions and to honor her father “Many Hats” Jacobs, who walked-on in April of 2004. Larry "Many Hats" Jacobs, a registered Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican and a well-known artist of traditional Native American crafts. His work is featured in several museums around the world and he had the honor of conducting ceremonal repatreations at museums for tribal artifacts. He took special time to pass down the craft techniques and traditional teachings he practiced so that future generations could benefit from their history and importance. Shannon honors these teachings and her family traditions. Shannon’s art and unique gifts are available at various fine art festivals in the area, Native American Pow Wow’s, within the DuPage Area Wellness Network, Universal Spirit Yoga, Fun Lovin' Yoga, Graceful Threads, local home shows and online through the Naperville Cultural Center.
Shannon shares her unique connection and love for animals by providing a home pet care service called “We Love Dogs!” family owned & operated since 1990. Shannon has a loving, gentle, knowledgeable & professional method of caring for dogs. Following her family tradition she provides dog watching in her safe & loving home. Her genuine & natural ability allows her to care for dogs of all sizes, ages & breeds. Understanding behavior, training & using holistic care for dogs is a natural part of her everyday life. For pets in her care, Reiki energy healing, Young Living Essential Oils(TM) & Bach Flower Remedies(TM) are used.
Shannon is also a singer and musician performing as "Digg'N the DirT" with her husband, Ryan Chada. She also enjoys playing with other musicians and for a local "Jam" group called The Main Street Jam. Shannon practices vibrational chanting, spontaneous singing, yogic mantras, chakra balancing and Reiki with Energetic Sound healing. She received her Usui Reiki Master III attunement and Teacher certification in 2001.
In addition, Shannon enjoys connecting to the community through working at Whole Foods Market as the Associate Team Leader of the Whole Body department and back up In-Store Educator.
Shannon’s creative, nurturing & spontaneous spirit shines brightly. Stemming from her love of guiding all walks of life to a path that embraces illuminating light. Shannon has a genuine & gentle way of helping people achieve wellness through her passion of holistic health, Yoga, the use of pure therapeutic grade essential oils, organic food, natural care products & supplements, energy work and Spiritual Guidence.
