ABOUT STEPHANIE
Stephanie Schey brings well over a decade of teaching experience across schools, virtual platforms, and wellness communities. She dedicated her studies and travels to the Jewish history trail and has interned, worked, and advocated for several organizations connected to the Jewish community and the conflict in Israel and Palestine.
Stephanie’s passion for personal development led her to coaching. She holds dual certifications in health & life coaching, helping Jewish individuals reconnect with purpose and identity, create lasting habit change, understand the root causes of physical symptoms/pain, and make aligned adjustments in their lives. Stephanie offers unbeatable accountability and provides practical tools from her yoga background.
An avid traveler turned digital nomad, Stephanie has spent years traveling and living abroad while pursuing her great loves: surf, yoga, dance, and the outdoors. A highlight of Stephanie’s travels has been finding or building community along the way, and she’s thrilled to now be building the L’Chaim community.
Credentials
BA Jewish Studies, American University
MA Teaching, Trinity Washington University
Regular II Teaching License, Washington, D.C.
Certified Life Coach, Health Coach Institute
Certified Health Coach, Health Coach Institute
300+ hours of Yoga, Meditation, & Breath Work certifications and training
Reiki Level I Usui System of Natural Healing
Graduating from American University with my BA in Jewish Studies, 2011
Seven years of classroom teaching in Washington, D.C.
Sunrise on Masada during study abroad at Tel Aviv University in 2010
My first yoga teacher training (Koh Phangan, Thailand, 2017)
My traveling Menorah tradition
Surfing in Sri Lanka where I had my first yoga teaching gig
Guided Meditation for Relaxation and Focus
First things first: get comfy! Change clothes if you need to, close the door, and silence your phone to minimize distractions. This meditation is ideal for being seated in a chair, but you can practice it sitting on the floor too if you like.
Follow the sound of my voice to the best of your ability. Try not to worry about doing this wrong or making mistakes. You are going to experience some benefits just by showing up for your practice and giving this a try.
I recommend listening every day for at least one week so that you can observe and reflect on your experience and your practice. I’d love to hear how it goes or to answer your questions!
Client Testimonials
I started working with Stephanie so that I could figure out a future for my career goals. Mostly, I needed to gain clarity on what I wanted and help creating the baby steps forward to make this dream a reality. I appreciated that in every session she always inspired me to go "big" and not hold back, which I have a tendency to do in order to be more practical and realistic. It was amazing having time set aside each week to explore, day dream, speak my desires out loud, all the while feeling completely heard without judgement. Stephanie is incredible at listening and creating a supportive environment to be completely honest in. She also has so many valuable skills in her back pocket that she pulled out for our sessions - meditations, visualizations, recommendations etc. Her long-time experience as a yoga and meditation instructor definitely enhance and bring greater value to every coaching sessions. The best part is, at the end of each session, she was able to gather all of my long-winded ideas to develop action steps that felt manageable, yet purposeful. I am extremely grateful for our sessions together and highly recommend her to anyone looking to improve their health, move through life transitions with more grace, and develop sustainable habits for a happier life.
— Rita S.
When I began sessions with Steph, I was looking for accountability and focus as I worked toward having my business narrowed down and creating a niche offering. Her caring nature, genuine authenticity, and insightful guidance have been instrumental in my transformational journey. She creates a welcoming space for deep conversations and offers valuable tools to support habit change and accountability. Steph's knowledge and support have made a significant difference in my life—I highly recommend her to anyone looking to make positive changes! Steph is an incredible coach!
— Melody R.
Steph is an AMAZING teacher,⭐️ she is so warm and caring, and made me feel super comfy from the start. I started with little experience, but Steph really met me where I was. She listened to my needs and has worked with me to improve my practice in the areas that are important to me. These regular meditation and yoga sessions with Steph have left me feeling calmer, and more grounded (as someone who suffers from anxiety this is huge💕). I can’t thank her enough, and I honestly couldn’t recommend her more highly 🙏
— Sabrina J.
Steph is an amazing and powerful coach. Through my Mind-Body Integration Coaching sessions with Steph, I have been given so many tools to live the life I’ve been made for (and dreaming of). She is inspiring, authentic and motivating, and I value every session we have had together. You can expect her to listen to your needs and expectations and to take your time together seriously. She has always been there to guide me when I've needed and exceeded my expectations as a life coach. Her ability to hone in on what I need in the moment is amazing. I’ve seen such a shift in my mind – and my breathing ability – toward something so much more connected to my self than I’ve ever known! You'd be lucky to have Steph as your coach!
— Michelle Y.
Stephanie was born to teach yoga, ESPECIALLY meditation and facilitating others to delve into the awareness of their subtle body. Her embodied understanding of energy and the more subtle realms allows her to authentically guide you into the most nourishing, healing and deeply transformative yoga experience… highly recommended.