ABOUT SHYLA HACALA
Founder of the RA|Method™
Shyla Hacala is a yoga therapist, educator, and counselling psychology graduate student whose work bridges nervous-system science, somatic awareness, and trauma-informed leadership.
She is the founder of the RA|Method™ (Resonant Alignment Method) — a framework for teaching, leading, and living from the nervous system out. Rooted in the principles of resonance, regulation, and relational integrity, the RA|Method™ offers teachers, facilitators, and organizations a grounded path to authenticity, psychological safety, and embodied presence.
Through mentorship, teacher trainings, and retreats, Shyla helps others translate self-awareness into relational skill — cultivating integrity not just in practice, but in the systems and spaces where we show up.
I’m a yoga therapist, educator, and master’s-level counselling psychology student based in Nova Scotia.
My work bridges nervous-system science, somatic awareness, and trauma-informed leadership — guiding teachers, practitioners, and organizations toward authentic, embodied alignment.
Over the past decade, I’ve taught movement, mentored teachers, led retreats, and supported wellness across both corporate and community settings. Whether in a yoga studio, workplace, or mentorship call, my approach is grounded in the same question:
What does resonance feel like in the body — and how can we lead from that place?
The RA|Method™ (Resonant Alignment Method) grew from that question.
It’s a framework for teaching and leading from the nervous system out — blending regulation, reflection, and relational integrity. I created it for teachers and leaders who want to move beyond performance and into presence — where education, embodiment, and ethics meet.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Occupational Health & Safety Officer (public sector) – focus on wellness and psychological safety
Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) and movement educator
M.A. Counselling Psychology (Yorkville University, in progress)
Founder, RA|Method™ Teacher Training & Mentorship
If you’re drawn to integrating science, soul, and somatic intelligence in your work, you’re in the right place.
“Resonance begins when the nervous system feels safe enough to listen.”
— RA|METHOD™
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