Yoga

A Practice of Presence

Yoga is an ancient practice that invites you to reconnect with your body, mind, and breath, and to return gently to the present moment. The word yoga comes from Sanskrit, meaning “union”, the union of body, mind, and spirit. In my approach as both a somatic therapist and yoga teacher, yoga is not just movement; it is a way to listen deeply to your body, notice what is held within, and cultivate a sense of ease and presence that carries beyond the mat.

A Practice That Meets You Where You Are

Yoga is more than exercise, it is a path to rediscover ease, presence, and vitality. Whether you are new to yoga or have practiced for years, this is a space to slow down, release what no longer serves you, and come home to your body. Step onto the mat, breathe, and be fully present with yourself, you are always welcome here.
Step onto the mat in a way that feels right for you. Whether through guided videos you can follow at your own pace or live online classes where I guide you in real time, each session is designed to honor your body and your present moment. Explore gentle Hatha to build strength and alignment, Flow sequences to awaken energy, restorative postures for deep relaxation, or Yin to release tension and restore calm. Every practice is responsive to where you are today, giving you space to breathe, move, and reconnect with yourself in a way that feels nourishing, grounding, and alive.

How Yoga Works with the Nervous System

Through yoga, the body learns to release tension, strengthen, and open, while the breath guides the nervous system toward balance and calm. Mindfulness and meditation cultivate awareness, helping the mind slow down and become grounded in the here and now. This practice beautifully complements somatic work: where somatic therapy allows you to sense and release long-held patterns, yoga provides a conscious, flowing way to reinforce those changes, deepening connection and restoring balance.

Scientific research supports what we often feel intuitively: yoga can reduce anxiety, stress, and chronic pain while supporting emotional resilience and clarity. Breath-focused practices, or pranayama, improve heart rate variability, lower cortisol, and create a nervous system environment where healing and restoration can naturally unfold. Yoga and somatic movement share a core understanding: the body remembers, and through gentle, intentional practice, it can learn to release, restore, and thrive.