ABOUT SHAMANEK
SHAMANEK is a modern home for ancient practices, bringing together yoga, sound, breathwork, ritual, retreats, and immersive experiences. Rooted in New York City and informed by traditions both old and evolving, the work is designed to cultivate awareness, resilience, and a deeper relationship with the body—creating more space for joy, connection, and harmony in everyday life.
FOUNDED BY FRANCESCA VALAREZO
I’m Francesca Valarezo, a New York City–based Katonah Yoga teacher, Holotropic Breathwork–certified facilitator, sound facilitator, and Reiki Master. Born in New York and raised in Ecuador, I came to this work through my own search for healing while navigating depression and panic. Over more than 14 years, that search has led me through yoga, Katonah Yoga, breathwork, Reiki, shamanic traditions, plant spirit medicine, sound, somatic practices, and 100 hours of Thai massage training.
I don’t see these traditions as separate disciplines, but as different ways of studying what it means to live well inside a body. My practice continues to be a place where I learn how to meet my own challenges, feel more embodied and connected to myself… to create greater ease within my life. SHAMANEK grew from that exploration: a place to share the practices, experiences, and tools that have stayed with me—and that I continue to live myself.
PRACTICE ON DEMAND
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A living collection of ancient practices for modern beings
For the seasons, the transitions, and the becoming. Curated from more than thirteen years of teaching, each collection brings together movement, breath, restorative practice, sound, and ritual in a format you can practice on your own time and keep returning to.
RETREATS
SHAMANEK retreats are immersive journeys shaped by movement, nature, culture, ritual, and community. Set in extraordinary places, each experience creates space for rest, renewal, and a return to what feels essential—while leaving plenty of room for adventure, pleasure, and play.
All levels are welcomed, no previous experience is required!
TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
300-Hour Therapeutics Training
200-Hour Katonah Yoga Training & Mentorship
Master Shamanic Reiki Certification
Breathwork & Holotropic Breathwork Certification
Comprehensive Sound Healing Training
100-Hour Thai Massage Training
Lead Mentor & Teacher Trainer, Sky Ting Yoga — 3 years
SLT Method Instructor — 5 years
Somatic Intuitive Leadership Training (SILT) somatic-based leadership training rooted in movement, community building, intersectional feminist philosophy, and embodied intuition
SELECTED CLIENTS & COLLABORATIONS
Over the course of my teaching career, I’ve worked with students across New York City and beyond, including artists and public figures such as Karlie Kloss, Diplo, Rooney Mara, Phoebe Bridgers, Carly Cushnie, Mark Ronson, and more.
I’ve also led retreats, classes, and wellness experiences in collaboration with platforms and brands including Spotify, Well+Good, Louis Vuitton.
CONTACT
For private yoga, energy healing, sound sessions, group experiences, and brand activations, please get in touch below.
Sessions are tailored to the individual or group, with rates varying by format, location, group size, and scope. I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.