“I have been practicing yoga for over 20 years. Suzanne has a deep knowledge of yoga and alignment. I highly recommend her and her classes.”
— Practitioner
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Suzanne is a very inspirational yoga teacher.
She was a regular part of my healing journey as I recovered from some health issues. She hits the point home that what happens on your mat is what matters. She helped me learn to be in the present moment and move my body mindfully and with intention. Suzanne is an expert about making sure you get what you need at yoga and thatwherever you are at in your journey is just the right place. My hips, my back, my soul, my body, my mind felt some much more at peace when I practiced yoga regularly.
Part of the SomaYoga methodology asks people to sense and feel what is happening in their bodies to remember, re-connect, re-educate and release areas stuck in tension patterns. It is yoga from the inside out, updating the software so the hardware runs better. Once we clean up the dysfunctional stress patterns, we layer on all sorts of cool therapeutic mobility, stability and strength training - and yes, transformation starts with changing your mind. Try the SomaYoga method.
An Excellent Somatic Experience.
As a first responder working for 7 years in prehospital care I can validate the cumulative experience of PTSD, development of bad habits from lack of sleep, eating on the go, physical strain, and and unstable work/life balance. The first time I experienced somatic yoga with Suzanne I felt the significance of the practice and it’s positive effects with changes in my pain level and attention to areas of the body that had been neglected. I had been working in a high demand field but not replenishing my physical or energetic self. I was in full burn out.
Suzanne identified several ways to work through the layers of problems I was having with tight muscles, general pain, and what Suzanne calls Samskaras (habits of thought). Somatic yoga brings a new way of identifying problem areas in the body through restorative breath work and gentle yoga that works on the minor muscles that get overlooked when the larger muscles are affected by pain or injury from constant receptive moments. This works with the central nervous system to soothe through compassion and curiosity. With the use of these techniques Suzanne integrates physiology to repair and replenish both the body and the mind. This experience gives me many ways I can check in with myself and evaluate areas that might need restorative application.
Interested in a Private Yoga Therapy Session?
SomaYoga Therapy works from the inside out to improve mobility, stability, strength and resilience. Practices from different modalities will be combined to provide you with a customized experience. The goal is to provide tools to ease your suffering while empowering you to self-heal. For those living with limited mobility, chronic pain or anxiety/depression, practicing therapeutic SomaYoga can reduce stress, increase energy, and ease discomfort associated with structural and functional problems. Sessions include:
Somatics: Small, slow, specific movements designed for neuromuscular reducation using sensory/motor feedback loops. Mindfully unwinding tension safely to improve mobility.
Restorative Breath: Gentle breathing exercises based on functional movement patterns improve stability and efficiency.
Classic Yoga Asana: Postures and sequences designed to build strength in long and short ranges of muscles/joints to enhance active mobility.
Mindfulness: Guided meditation, polyvagal nerve theory and breathing exercises support stress relief and regulation of the central nervous system.
Yoga Therapy: Practices designed for you to address your specific goals while considering any limitations you might be experiencing.
Individuals aspiring to optimize their physical fitness and gain a competitive edge with elite performace and mind-body connection can also benefit from SomaYoga.
Sessions are scheduled in 3 sessions including an Introductory Session with Intake (90 min) and 2 Follow Up Sessions (60 min). You will receive materials to enhance your learning and practices to do at home. Schedule in person or virtually with a Certified Yoga Therapist. Contact Us for a FREE 30 min consult.