Somatic Yoga & Movement Practice for Emotional Healing
Move beyond the aesthetic of yoga. We use somatic movement, breathwork, and targeted asanas to release the emotions and trauma your body has been holding onto. It is time to get out of your head and back into your body.
Today I fell. It was humbling, and I got hurt. But my practice has taught me that what defines you isn't the fall, but how you get back up. This is the resilience we build on the mat for life off the mat.
Heart openers can be tough because they make us feel vulnerable. We use poses like backbends to physically open the chest area, creating space for emotional release and building the courage to be seen.
Want to trust yourself? Get upside down. A headstand challenges your emotional balance more than your physical one. It teaches you to trust yourself not to fall, and to trust you can handle it if you do.
If you struggle to speak up or swing between suppression and anger, your body is holding on. Poses like pigeon, combined with intentional breathing into the hips, are powerful tools for somatic release of stored emotions.
There is strength in being soft. This isn't just about asana. This gentle flow demonstrates how we can move with softness and breath, finding power not in rigidity but in fluid grace.
This is your reminder that you will make it to the other side of whatever you're struggling with. The version of you that is scared might not make it, but a softer, more resilient you will emerge.
Sometimes the practice is quiet and internal. Here, in a space lit only by candles, I connect with my breath. This is a form of somatic practice, listening to the body's subtle language in stillness.
Practicing yoga in nature adds another layer to the experience. Here, during a park session, I guide students to connect not only with their own bodies but with the grounding energy of the earth beneath them.
Sound healing is a powerful somatic tool. The vibrations from the singing bowl help to release energetic blockages in the body, promoting deep relaxation and emotional release.
Even the doggos want in on the healing. This playful moment during a park session shows how the calming energy of sound healing is felt by all beings. Animals are so receptive to somatic work.
About Somatic Yoga & Movement Practice
This isn't about touching your toes or looking good in a pose. In my sessions, we focus on the stuff that actually weighs you down—the hip tension, the shallow breathing, and that constant, low-level anxiety. We use somatic movement as a release valve. When we work on deep hip openers or rhythmic breathwork, we aren't just stretching muscles; we are signaling to your nervous system that it is finally safe to let go of what you have been carrying.
Why Somatic Movement Matters
Most of us live our lives entirely in our heads. We rationalize our pain, suppress our anger, and ignore the physical signals our body sends until it eventually forces us to stop. You might feel it as a persistent tightness in your shoulders, hormonal imbalance, or just a general sense of being 'stuck'. Somatic yoga is the practice of listening to that body language and responding with kindness instead of force.
My Approach to Your Healing
I don’t believe in 'fixing' you, because you aren't broken. I believe in giving you the tools to unlearn the patterns of self-sabotage and stress.
- For the Nervous System: We use specific breathwork (like the 4:6 ratio) to shift you out of fight-or-flight mode. It is simple, effective, and you can do it anywhere.
- For Emotional Release: We use asanas like pigeon pose and heart openers. These aren't just random stretches; they are designed to target the psoas and chest area where we physically store fear and vulnerability.
- For Clarity: My sessions often blend yoga psychology. We identify the triggers, map where they live in your body, and create a protocol to move past them.
Is This For You?
If you are tired of blaming yourself or your body for how you feel, let's talk. Whether you join my live group sessions for accountability or opt for private 1-on-1 coaching to dive deep into your specific trauma, the goal is the same: to stop fighting your body and start working with it. I am stubborn about your progress, and I will be there to nudge you when you want to quit. You have already done the hard work of surviving; now let's do the work of living.
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