top of page

THIS IS THE
WORK

Somatic Yoga Therapy
Created by Stefani Hoyt, Mandorla Yoga Institute

Still curious about the exploration of Somatic Therapy?  Discover how this body-based approach can support your healing journey  -  this page will provide valuable insights and tools to help you understand and engage with Somatic Therapy.

Somatic
Yoga 
Therapy

Somatic Embodiment Yoga therapy is supporting emotional processing and nervous system restoration.
 

Helping individuals learn how to regulate their nervous system through sensory modulation.

 

Following the body's sensations that occur during a session, I guide you in learning to regulate your nervous system in a way that is profoundly personal, and specific to unravel the emotional memories held within your body. 

 

Our main objective is not to fix, but to feel. 

 

In person Yoga therapy integrates:

  • Somatic movement

  • Yoga

  • Attunement and mindful touch

  • Facilitated breathwork and breath awareness

  • Ayurvedic energy medicine

  • Craniosacral and polyvagal techniques for Nervous System Regulation

  • Somatic awareness, processing and meditation

  • Thai yoga massage/bodywork

  • Sound

What to Expect DURING a Somatic Yoga Therapy Session

In a Somatic Embodiment Yoga Therapy session, you will be guided through an experience that blends mindful movement, breathwork, and gentle somatic awareness. These sessions are tailored to your individual needs, offering a supportive space to connect deeply with your body and emotions.

​

When you arrive, we begin by setting an intention for the session—whether you’re seeking relief from chronic pain, stress, or emotional tension. 

​

Our session is about attuning to your body’s sensations and exploring gentle movements that allow your body to speak and heal. Your body & the sensations that you are noticing guide me in curating your session in the moment. You may be guided through slow, mindful stretches or yoga postures or invited to notice areas of tightness or discomfort, holding space for those sensations to shift. Each session is infused with tools like sound, breathwork, thai body work, marma therapy and guided meditations, helping to release stored emotions and calm the nervous system.

Somatic Movement

  • Gentle, mindful movement focused on internal sensations

  • Releases tension, eases chronic pain, and fosters emotional healing​

​

​Ayurvedic Energy Medicine (Marma Point Therapy)

  • Pressure applied to energy points (similar to acupressure)

  • Clears blockages, promotes prana (energy) flow, supports deep relaxation

​

Thai Yoga Massage/Bodywork

  • Assisted yoga stretches and acupressure

  • Relieves tension, promotes relaxation, opens energy channels

Yoga

  • Restorative postures using bolsters, blankets, and props

  • Focus on deep relaxation and breath connection, not form​

​

Craniosacral and Polyvagal Techniques

  • Light touch therapy for nervous system regulation

  • Engaging with the vagus nerve to restore balance and promote  healing from stress and trauma

​

Somatic Awareness, Processing, and Meditation

  • Mindful body awareness to process held emotions

  • Enhances emotional intelligence and self-awareness

Attunement and Mindful Touch

  • Empathetic, supportive presence

  • Gentle hands-on guidance for grounding and tension release​

​

Facilitated Breathwork and Breath Awareness

  • Guided breath techniques to relax, process emotions, and regulate the nervous system

  • Unlocks tension and enhances emotional awareness

​

Sound

  • Instruments (singing bowls, drums, chimes) used to create healing vibrations

  • Induces deep relaxation and nervous system regulation

6.png

What is Somatic Embodiment 
Yoga Therapy?

Is Somatic Embodiment Yoga for YOU?

Absolutely. 🤍
Somatic Yoga is for anyone and everyone—whether you're new to yoga or have been practicing for years. It's an open invitation to all who are:
 

🌿 Feeling stressed or overwhelmed
🌿 Living with chronic pain
🌿 Navigating trauma or emotional struggles
🌿 Looking for deeper emotional regulation
🌿 Craving time to relax and just breathe
🌿 Wanting to reconnect with yourself
🌿 Curious about exploring a more mindful, healing yoga practice

If any of these resonate with you, this series is for you. 🙏

 

Through slow, mindful movements and breathwork, we’ll focus on balancing the nervous system—bringing your body out of "fight-or-flight" mode and into a state of calm and ease. This practice helps release tension and emotions held in the body, leaving you feeling grounded and more connected. You’ll be surrounded by nature in a beautiful, cozy canvas belle tent, held in a safe, nurturing space to simply be.✨

 

No previous yoga experience needed—just come as you are, and leave feeling more connected to your body, your breath, and your true self. 🌲

bottom of page