What is Somatic Yoga Therapy?
Somatic yoga Therapy blends somatic-based practices with trauma-informed yoga practice I developed through my own work as both a yoga teacher and course facilitator, working alongside psychologists to support individuals on their journey of recovering the rupture between mind and body.
This approach follows the principles of safety, trust, support, collaboration, empowerment, voice and choice. It is mindful of cultural, historical and gender issues and considerations.
We are so much more than our current circumstances; we are our ancestry, our personal history, our cultural positioning, and so much more, this practice takes our multifacetedness into account.
It is our nervous system that holds the key to living in congruence, developing the skills and the tools that help us reconnect with the body, Somatic Yoga Therapy offers us the language to begin the conversation.
Please note that somatic yoga therapy is not substitutes for psychotherapy or psychological treatment. These practices offer tools for a bottom-up approach to healing, focusing on body awareness and emotional regulation. They are designed to complement, not replace, mental health care. If you are not currently working with a qualified psychologist, you may be advised to do so alongside this practice to ensure a comprehensive and supportive approach to your healing journey.
The Practice
The techniques learned are guided by your unique soma and goals ; you will be invited to listen to your body in ways that foster compassion and befriending of your nervous system.
Some specific tools we might use; are grounding and orienting to the present moment, breathwork, yoga movement that invites us into the body. We engage in somatic-based practices that invite us to be present with the small but significant details of our experience.
We gently move towards emotional sensations without becoming overwhelmed by them. And the key to this is working at your own pace, knowing your own pace is a practice in itself, and I will walk beside you as you uncover how you can learn to know.
Our body holds the key to living in authenticity.
6-Session Package
For deeper exploration
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6 live online, personalised sessions.
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Custom playwork tailored to your evolving needs.
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Comprehensive resources and ongoing support.
About
I’m Ana Maria – a certified trauma-informed yoga teacher, somatic therapist, and psychologist in training. I understand firsthand the challenges of feeling disconnected between the body and mind—but I also know there’s a path to profound connection and healing. My mission is to guide you on that transformative journey.
For over a decade, I’ve dedicated myself to helping people not just survive but thrive. I specialise in teaching self-soothing, grounding, and empowering practices that help reshape the nervous system from disconnection to authenticity. I believe everyone deserves a compassionate, healthy, and joyful relationship with their body—especially those who have experienced the pain of disconnection.
Imagine having the resources to move forward, to move away from feelings of disconnection, dysregulation, or self-doubt in your life and relationships. Through somatic therapy, I’ll empower you with tools and insights to translate the language of your body—and, most importantly, to befriend it.
If you’ve lost trust or connection with your body, you’re not alone. Here, you’ve found a supportive community of like-minded individuals dedicated to becoming more self-compassionate, grounded, and authentic.
I’m so glad you’re here.
Client Feedback:
What was the most important thing you learned along your journey?
“When I react to situations, I hope I will be able to stop, take a breath and consider how I will choose to react. I also intend to be much kinder to myself”.
“Listening to my body over feeling self- conscious about what others think. And building a practice that involves looking after myself everyday.”
“To feel my body and to think about how I feel in my body. Being curious about sensation and trying to tune into my body feelings. I don’t think I’d ever really spent any time thinking about how I felt so this was interesting for me (both physically and emotionally)”