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Somatic Psychotherapist, Yoga Educator, & Mentor

Inviting you to slow down and connect to your inner wisdom

I am drawn to the quiet strength that humans summon in the face of daily trials—the subtle, steadfast ways we cultivate resilience amid life’s chaos. With a deep yearning to move through the world with intention and care, I believe that embodiment is not just a practice, but a way of being—an anchoring in the body’s quiet wisdom. For over twenty years, the path of yoga and mindful movement has been my compass, guiding me to explore how our relationship with the body echoes outward: shaping how we relate to others, to the earth, and to each moment. Through awareness, presence, and connection, I continue to learn how the body tells the truth—and how, by listening, we find our way.

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Somatic Psychotherapy

Somatic psychotherapy, or body-based approaches to therapy, engage the deep connection between body and mind as a pathway to healing. Beyond traditional talk therapy, sessions may include gentle invitations to notice physical sensations, explore embodied responses to trauma, chronic stress, or major life changes, and cultivate a greater sense of presence and regulation. This work honors the body as a source of insight, resilience, and restoration. I currently welcome clients at Heart Stone Counseling in South Portland. You're invited to schedule a FREE 15-minute consultation to see if this approach feels like the right fit for you.

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Weekly Hatha Yoga Class

Tuesdays 4:00 pm

The Portland Yoga Project (Forest Ave.)

In Hatha Yoga, you will practice a series of standing and seated poses with longer holds in each position. Hatha classes do not include "vinyasas," and we often use walls and props to help explore the details of effort and sensation.

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Upcoming events

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    Embodied Resilience: A Somatic Group Series

    What if resilience isn't about toughing it out or getting back to "normal" — but about expanding your capacity to stay present through life's hardest moments?

    This six-session group offers a body-based approach to building resilience for anyone navigating stress, adversity, or the aftermath of difficult experiences. Rather than treating resilience as a fixed trait you either have or don't, we approach it as something learnable — a set of practices that live in the body, not just the mind.

    Each session explores a different dimension of resilience through gentle movement, guided body awareness, and reflective practice.

    Groups are limited in size to preserve a felt sense of connection. 

    Dates:  Saturday Nov. 7, 21 Dec. 5, 19, Jan. 9, 23 

    Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM

    Investment: $195 for 6 sessions + workbook provided 

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    Movement in Stillness: Restorative Yoga Teacher Training

    Learn the art and science of teaching Restorative Yoga.

    This training explores the physical, emotional, and mental benefits of Restorative Yoga while integrating principles from Tantric philosophy, neuroscience, and the subtle body.

    Participants learn pose setup, breath practices, and sequencing , while developing inquiry-based teaching skills and meaningful, accessible themes to support creative, responsive, and compassionate instruction.

    October 3 & 4

    The Portland Yoga Project

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    Yoga Teacher's Mentorship Circle

    Developing Somatic Awareness to Teach with Integrity and Authenticity

    A 3-Month In-Person Mentorship

    Rather than learning another technique or modality, this mentorship group is an opportunity to invite more of yourself into your teaching no matter how many years of experience you have. 

    Coming Late Winter 2027

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