Shelly Tygielski
Philanthropist and social activist Shelly Tygielski has been hailed by individuals ranging from President Joe Biden to Arianna Huffington and Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn to Maria Shriver. She is the founder of the global, grassroots mutual aid organization, Pandemic of Love. Her work has been featured in over 100 media outlets, including CNN Heroes, The Kelly Clarkson Show, CBS This Morning, the New York Times and Washington Post. She is the Executive Producer and co-host, with actress and activist Debra Messing (Will & Grace) of the television show "All Hands on Deck." Shelly is a trauma-informed mindfulness teacher and a Garrison Institute Fellow who has been called one of the “12 Powerful Women of the Mindfulness Movement” by Mindful Magazine. Shelly teaches formalized self-care, community-building and resilience to organizations around the world and has taught at over 75 organizations and conferences. She is happily married to her husband, Jason, and is the mother of a son she adores, Liam. In her free time, Shelly enjoys skateboarding, snowboarding, playing guitar and making craft cocktails. She and her husband are currently living a nomadic existence, moving to a new location every few months. Shelly holds a Bachelors of Arts from University of Miami, a Masters Degree from Columbia University and is currently pursuing a doctorate in Philanthropic Leadership from Indiana University's Lilly School of Philanthropy.
4 Books Written
Sit Down to Rise Up: How Radical Self-Care Can Change the World
by Shelly Tygielski
Rating: 3.9 ⭐
• 2 recommendations ❤️
An empowering book on propelling profound social change by going inward, from a mindfulness teacher and activist who has turned personal practice into movementsThe practice of self-care is most often touted for its profound mind, body, and spirit benefits. Shelly Tygielski shows that self-care can also be a powerful tool for spurring transformative collective action. In a winning combination of memoir, manifesto, and how-to, Shelly shares her evolution from a Jerusalem-born child of traditional Sephardic Jewish parents to a middle-class American suburban youth who questioned her faith to a young executive in corporate America. As she used radical self-care practices to manage a serious chronic health issue, she had an finding true health and peace is not a solo endeavor but one that lives in connection with others. Tygielski considers herself an unlikely meditator, activist, and teacher. But as such, she is uniquely qualified to speak to all today who wonder, “What can I do?” or, “Will my actions even make a difference?” Tygielski’s work began as “me” work and transformed into “we” work. In Sit Down to Rise Up , she shows that this is possible for all of us.
The Path to Loving Ourselves: Learning Radical Acceptance and Forgiveness
by Shelly Tygielski
Rating: 4.0 ⭐
Why do we find it so easy to love everything from New York to Chihuahuas, but can’t seem to find a little love for ourselves?Most of us struggle with feeling unworthy. We stumble into traps of self-doubt and inadequacy because we don’t know how to even begin to cultivate self-love, self-compassion, and self-care. This course is designed to help you begin to cultivate love in your heart - for yourself!If you find yourself stuck in a trance that causes you to see yourself as unworthy, not good enough, you can awaken from this thought process through the practice of mindfulness and self-compassion by learning to trust the goodness and purity of your own heart.In this workshop, you’ll How self-compassion depends on honest direct contact with your own vulnerability That compassion fully blossoms when we actively offer care to ourselves To address feelings of insecurity and unworthiness by introducing mindfulness and compassion through a meditation called the R.A.I.N. of Self-Compassion, an easy-to-remember tool for your practice.
MP3 CD Format As large political and media machines continue to try to divide America, we believe that it is important to find ways to come together and support our sense of common humanity, community, and responsibility. Ultimately, together is our only path forward. In Self-Care for Turbulent Times, you are invited to nourish the core of your being in a way that will help you weather the political storms, communicate and listen with compassion across seeming divides, and help work together toward a better, shared future for all. An overview of topics Why self-care is not self-indulgent; No is a complete sentence; Building a self-care community of empowering people; Recognizing the signs of burnout; The incredibly courageous act of taking a moment; Designing your personal wellness plan; Investing in joy; and Powering up the movement.
MP3 CD Format Learn how to stay engaged, stay centered, build resilience and stay healthy while driving social change. Whether you identify as an activist, are a first-responder or simply just human - Shelly will walk you through practical steps steeped in mindfulness practices that you can incorporate into your life immediately. This prequel series to Shelly's upcoming book, Sit Down to Rise Up, is a four-part