This one-hour yoga class combines somatic yoga and slow flow to help you connect deeply with your body, release tension, and build mindful strength. This gentle yet powerful practice emphasizes slow, intentional movements to increase body awareness, improve mobility, reduce muscle tension, and support nervous system regulation. Through somatic practices, you’ll explore subtle, mindful movements that target areas of stored stress, helping you regain ease and freedom in your body. The slow flow sequences guide you into longer holds and mindful transitions, encouraging deep relaxation and sustained focus.

With expert guidance, this intuitive practice offers a safe, supportive environment where you can move at your own pace and explore your unique body, allowing you to unwind and heal from within. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a beginner, this class is ideal for anyone looking to release stress, improve flexibility, or connect with a deeper mind-body connection, leaving you feeling calm, centered, and revitalized.

Benefits of This Class:

✨ Enhances mindful movement and body awareness

✨ Supports joint health and muscle relaxation

✨ Reduces stress and promotes emotional balance

✨ Builds strength and flexibility in a gentle, supportive way

✨ Boosts overall well-being and mental clarity

*Can't attend live? This virtual class will be recorded. Register and receive a recording of the class the same day.

Practice Information

• Class will be held on Zoom.
• You will receive an email confirmation and link to access the class upon registration.
• Recordings of class will be sent the same day (allowing a little time for video processing) to everyone registered. The recording will expire 7 days after the class was scheduled. Practice as many times as you want.
• There will always be a few minutes before and after class provided to ask any questions.

What You’ll Need

• Yoga mat
• Blanket, cushion, or chair if support is needed in seated positions
• Comfortable clothing

Classes will vary and additional props suggested for that day will always be announced at the beginning of the practice. Because the class encourages and invites independent and intuitive movement, it is suggested to have any of following optional props on hand, ready if you decide or need to use them. Please always have anything ready that you feel enhances your time on the mat.

• Yoga bolster or firm pillow or 2 stacked if pillows are thin
• Blankets
• Yoga blocks
• Eye pillow or covering
• Yoga strap or scarf
• Chair
• Wall space

Music

Music will not be offered during class, as the volume tends to vary with Zoom users and to allow silence for those who like to practice without. Please always feel free to play any music you like during practice (teacher will mute everyone as class officially starts). If you would like music suggestions you can check out the following playlist options below created on Spotify by Farrah. *It is recommended to play music on a separate device to control volume levels separately.

Music Links

Deep Rest: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sVnoew1V43D42q7XsOXSf?si=709f3e3304274fa8

Restore: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/287OX2b1k7Gib9KaAedowD?si=2a9928a3392c4e6f

Slow Flow: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2l5ujogJQOCGiQyleMzAU0?si=7f4266965b7a4c38

Yoga Flow: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ImqNUuWKBHVR7IPad65lt?si=e67047bf362b40fd

As always please feel free to reach out with any questions!

More on Somatic Yoga

Somatic yoga is a gentle, mindful approach to yoga that emphasizes awareness of the body’s sensations, movements, and patterns. Rather than focusing solely on physical strength or flexibility, somatic yoga is about reconnecting with the body through slow, intentional movements and breath, which can lead to profound changes in the nervous system and physical well-being. The term “somatic” comes from the Greek word “soma,” meaning “body,” and in this context, it refers to exploring the body from within, focusing on the internal experience of movement.

What Somatic Yoga Involves

In a somatic yoga practice, each movement is often small, slow, and mindful, allowing you to notice how different areas of the body feel. Somatic yoga encourages a sense of curiosity about movement, inviting you to become fully present with your body and gain a better understanding of your habitual movement patterns. These movements help retrain the brain to release chronic muscular tension, improve body awareness, and restore natural movement.

Key Benefits of Somatic Yoga

1️⃣ Stress Relief and Nervous System Regulation-
Somatic yoga works closely with the nervous system, which can help soothe stress responses. This mindful practice can reduce stress hormones and promote relaxation, helping you feel calmer and more at ease.

2️⃣ Anxiety Reduction and Emotional Balance-
By focusing on sensations in the body and practicing mindfulness, somatic yoga can be grounding, which can help reduce feelings of anxiety and increase emotional balance.

3️⃣ Relief from Physical Tension-
Chronic muscle tension, often linked to stress, postural habits, or injuries, can be relieved through somatic movements. These exercises help release tight muscles and retrain movement patterns, leading to improved flexibility and ease of motion.

4️⃣ Improved Body Awareness and Mind-Body Connection-
Somatic yoga encourages deep listening to the body’s cues, which helps improve proprioception (awareness of the body’s position in space) and develops a stronger mind-body connection. This heightened awareness can lead to more intentional movement and better overall alignment.

5️⃣ Enhanced Mobility and Flexibility-
Through small, controlled movements, somatic yoga gently increases range of motion and flexibility without straining the body, supporting joint health and enhancing movement fluidity over time.

6️⃣ Better Sleep and Relaxation-
By relaxing the nervous system and releasing physical tension, somatic yoga can contribute to better sleep quality, making it easier to wind down and achieve a restful night’s sleep.

7️⃣ Pain Management-
Somatic yoga can be especially beneficial for individuals dealing with chronic pain or recovery from injuries, as the slow, gentle movements allow for pain-free exploration of movement, creating a safe environment for healing.

Somatic yoga is suitable for all levels, including those new to yoga or with physical limitations. It’s a supportive, gentle practice that promotes healing, reduces stress, and helps you feel more connected, balanced, and at ease in your body.