Yael Shy
Meditation Teacher
Yael Shy offers over 10 years of experience as a meditation teacher in addition to 20 years of experience as practitioner in a variety of traditions. She primarily works with parents, in addition to young adults to help navigate their twenties, or better cope with change.
New York
New York
United States
- Jewish Meditation
- Mindfulness

Testimonials
Rarely have I worked with a teacher who could listen to me so deeply and compassionately, and then offer such practical and accessible guidance... I am so grateful to Yael for introducing me to meditation practice, teaching me how to feel emotions in my body, and helping me navigate some difficult life passages.

Student
Yael Shy's teachings have transformed not just my approach to mindfulness meditation, but to my everyday life. She is a dynamic and compassionate teacher, both brilliant and incredibly wise, and I've found myself drawing on her insights years after first learning from her.

Student
Yael inspires me, how candidly she confesses to how it feels to be human: happiness juxtaposed with sadness, and a mix of emotions ranging from anxiety to jealousy and anger. She’s searching for answers, and prodding us to do the same. She shares fears about the complicated and stressful world we live in, collectively searching for coping mechanisms. She finds solace in contemplation, and invites all of us to take a special time for ourselves, focusing on our breath, allowing the thoughts that crowd our brains to rest for a little while.

Writer, Self-Employed
Featured Works
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The Hidden Cost of Multitasking
When our minds are divided between tasks, we can lose out on something essential.

Finding Strength in Traumatic Times
Trauma specialist and ten-time author Vimalasara joins Prakriti Poddar and meditation teacher, author, and coach Yael Shy, to discuss how they transformed their lives from suffering to thriving, plus advice for letting go of our painful past stories.

Stay Calm in Chaos
Give yourself space to breathe in a stressful situation.

Find Freedom through Forgiveness
Why releasing blame means releasing yourself.
Training
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New York University
Mindfulness in Higher Education Jun 2019 - Present (4 years) -
Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Jewish Meditation Teacher May 2009 - May 2011 (2 years)
Education
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Northeastern University School of Law
JD 2004 - 2007 -
New York University
Bachelor's Degree in Sociology 1999 - 2003
Experience
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Adjunct Professor
New York University Feb 2017 - Present (6 years) -
Meditation Teacher
MNDFL Nov 2016 - Present (7 years) -
Senior Director
NYU Global Spiritual Life Jan 2012 - Aug 2020 (9 years) -
Founder
MindfulNYU Feb 2009 - Present (14 years) -
Director of Education and Development
NYU Center on Violence and Recovery Sep 2007 - Jan 2011 (3 years)