Yael Shy is a mindfulness coach, consultant, and thought leader helping people live with more ease, healing, and joy. She is the best-selling author of What Now? Meditation for Your Twenties and Beyond and CEO of Sefira Wellness.
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What Now? Meditation for Your Twenties and Beyond is a best-selling book by Yael Shy that speaks directly to the messy, beautiful chaos of early adulthood. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to “figure it all out,” lost in comparison on social media, or unsure of who you’re becoming, you’re not alone, and you don’t need fixing. This book is not about becoming “better.” It’s about realizing you are already whole.
A soulful guide to navigating the uncertainty, heartbreak, and pressure of your twenties with mindfulness, compassion, and courage.
With over 20 years of experience studying and practicing mindfulness, Yael has worked with top-tier universities, Fortune 500 companies, and community organizations to help people authentically and sustainability thrive and connect. Scroll below to see her offerings.
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Consulting
Through her consulting company, Sefira Wellness, Yael Shy partners with businesses, universities, and nonprofits to build cultures of well-being from the inside out. Blending cutting-edge research with ancient wisdom, Yael designs customized programs that meet the real challenges of burnout, disconnection, and overwhelm in today’s workplaces and learning environments.
Whether you're looking to support employee mental health, build more connected teams, or create long-term systems for flourishing,
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Online Courses
Yael offers two powerful courses designed to meet you wherever you are in your mindfulness journey—from curious beginner to committed practitioner.
Choose Joy: A Self-Paced Online Course
This gentle, accessible course offers a practical entry point into mindfulness. Over five modules, you'll discover simple, science-backed tools to reduce stress, reconnect with yourself, and bring more joy into your daily life.Flourish: A 12-Week Mindfulness Certification Program
Flourish is an immersive, transformative journey for those ready to go deeper. Over 12 weeks, you’ll cultivate emotional resilience, expand your mindfulness practice, and learn to guide others with integrity and confidence. -
1:1 Mindfulness Coaching
Working with Yael one-on-one is a chance to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and create lasting change from the inside out. Whether you’re navigating a transition, feeling stuck, or longing for more clarity and ease, Yael’s coaching offers a compassionate space to explore what’s holding you back—and what’s possible.
Grounded in mindfulness, emotional awareness, and deep listening, Yael’s coaching meets you exactly where you are and supports you in moving toward a more joyful, purposeful life.
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Keynotes & Speaking
Yael Shy is a dynamic, heart-centered speaker known for weaving mindfulness, storytelling, and deep insight into every talk she gives. With over 20 years of experience teaching across universities, conferences, and global organizations, she brings both warmth and expertise to every stage.
From keynote addresses to intimate workshops, Yael speaks on topics like mindfulness in times of uncertainty, emotional resilience, leadership with presence, and spiritual growth in a noisy world. Audiences leave feeling grounded, inspired, and more connected to themselves and each other.
“Yael Shy is a teacher who combines tremendous compassion with unusual insight. She combines deep knowledge and inspired innovation. She connects with people of all ages and backgrounds. She is a total gem.”
— Elizabeth F. Emens, Professor of Law; Director, Mindfulness Program; Columbia Law School
In the Spotlight
FROM GOOD MORNING AMERICA AND TEN PERCENT HAPPIER TO TRICYCLE AND LION’S ROAR
Yael is available for workshops, keynotes, fireside chats and more.
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