SOMATIC YOGA

Movement is not just exercise; it’s a conversation with your nervous system.

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What is Somatic Yoga?

Somatic Yoga isn’t about forcing poses, pushing through discomfort, or mindlessly following a flow—it’s about listening to your body and honoring what it needs. Instead of focusing on alignment or achievement, this practice moves slowly and intuitively, encouraging you to stay present with what arises, move when and how your body wants to move, and rest when it needs stillness.

My approach blends Somatic Experiencing®, polyvagal theory, and Yin/Restorative asanas (poses) to help you tune into your nervous system’s signals and develop a deeper sense of safety in your body. Since trauma, stress, and emotions are stored in the body—especially in the nervous system and fascia (the connective tissue that holds tension and memory), Somatic Yoga supports fascia unwinding and the gentle release of stored experiences in a way that feels safe, natural, and self-led.

Whether you're looking for a way to feel more at home in your body, process emotions, regulate your nervous system, or integrate past experiences, Somatic Yoga meets you exactly where you are.

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An Open Letter to Yoga, One of My Greatest Teachers:

I was introduced to you at the age of twelve, just a curious girl in a summer dance camp, bending and stretching into shapes I never knew my body could make. I’ll never forget the wonder of that first experience—the quiet awe of discovering movement as something sacred. Ever since, you have been a constant presence, carrying me through seasons of joy and sorrow, teaching me lessons I didn’t always know I needed.

It is an honor to walk this path, to practice this philosophy. And I offer my deepest gratitude to the wise teachers and wisdom keepers who have passed it down. To hold space for others in this practice is not just a role, but a privilege.

You have shown me all the ways I push myself past my own edges—how I chase sensation into the purgatory of injury. You have taught me, time and again, that when I refuse to listen to my body, my body will find a way to make me.

You have humbled me, revealed my ego and my pride, the way perfectionism shows up disguised as discipline, the way I have tried to force my body to satisfy my pride, instead of honoring my need for boundaries.

You have taught me patience. The art of sitting with silence, and with discomfort. The practice of being with what is—right here, right now.

You have helped me grieve. You have held my sorrow in the deep corners of my hips, wrung it from me in shapes I did not know could be prayers. The tears you’ve coaxed have cleansed both my mat and my spirit.

You have shown me what it means to be in flow—to live in the rhythm of breath and movement so fully that nothing else exists. Mind, body, spirit—woven together in the present moment, moving as one.

You have taught me gentleness. The sacredness of honoring what I have left to give. The beauty of surrendering to stillness. The nourishment of lying in silence, held by the presence of a community breathing beside me.

Yoga, you have been one of my greatest teachers. Through you, I have learned to befriend myself. To love my body, not for what it can do, but for the home that it is.

Thank you. Thank you. Namaste.

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  • Somatic Yoga is less about achieving perfect poses and more about attuning to your body’s internal sensations. It focuses on slow, mindful movement, nervous system regulation, and releasing stored tension rather than structured sequences or flexibility goals. It’s a practice of deep listening to your body, allowing movement to emerge organically rather than being externally imposed.

  • Not at all! Somatic Yoga is accessible to everyone, regardless of experience or ability. Since it’s about tuning into your body’s natural rhythm rather than mastering poses, it can be beneficial whether you’re brand new to yoga or have been practicing for years. The focus is on presence, awareness, and nervous system support rather than performance.

    Also, flexibility is NOT required! (But it may become a positive side-effect, mentally and physically.)

  • Not at this time. Somatic yoga is integrated into therapy sessions as needed and, in some cases, offered as “homework” to support your somatic process outside of sessions.

  • Yes! I completed my 200-hour teacher training in 2021, followed by additional training in yin and restorative yoga. I am also trained in Thai massage adjustments for yoga and touch techniques for trauma release. My approach to somatic yoga blends my three-year training in Somatic Experiencing®, polyvagal theory, and over 20 years of personal yoga practice to create a deeply embodied, trauma-informed experience.

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WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

Somatic Yoga supports nervous system healing by helping you:

  • Reconnect with your body if you feel numb, dissociated, or disconnected.

  • Soothe your nervous system through gentle movement, breathwork, and mindful awareness.

  • Release stored tension and trauma in a way that feels safe and intuitive.

  • Cultivate deep listening to honor your body’s cues instead of pushing through discomfort.

  • Shift from performance to presence, moving with ease rather than expectation.

  • Find rest and stillness without feeling restless or uneasy.

  • Integrate mind, body, and spirit, fostering inner peace and connection.

Healing is not about fixing or changing the body; it’s about listening to it, honoring it.

LET’S SLOW DOWN TOGETHER