TRAUMA-INFORMED YOGA & SOMATICS
MINDFUL MOVEMENT FOR TRAUMA HEALING
Connect to the innate wisdom of your body
Listen to this wisdom to create change on a cellular level.
This change naturally leads to healing.
The practice of yoga unites your mind, body and soul for a union that leads to self-awareness, growth and love. The time on your mat offers space to gain insight, open your heart and feel empowered so that you have these skills when off your mat.
The combination of somatic awareness and yoga creates the ability to follow your subconscious patterns- what’s unspoken- and how this energy is stored in your body.
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As you connect to the language of your body and nervous system patterns, you’ll explore how to move this energy through sound, movement, breath and consciousness.
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The Yoga for Trauma Healing groups are created with the intention to connect you to your own innate power and wisdom to heal yourself.
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Through co-creation of the group space you’ll connect with others, learn specific resources and tools for nervous system regulation and deepen practices for self-inquiry, embodiment and spiritual growth.
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​The groups are created utilizing the Trauma-Conscious Yoga Method and incorporate knowledge from professional trainings related to somatic psychotherapy, EMDR, IFS, EFT, yoga philosophy, meditation, Reiki, the chakra system and my own personal studies for healing.
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Through this knowledge you’ll explore how western psychology and eastern philosophy can beautifully pair to help connect you with your body, mind, spirit as part of your healing process.​​​​​
“Soul is the individual expression of spirit, and spirit is the universal expression of soul.” -Anodea Judith, Eastern Body, Western Mind: Psychology and the Chakra System As a Path to the Self
These groups aren't limited to those that experienced major, catastrophic events- I understand that trauma is vast and includes “little t” traumas such as childhood experiences, emotional neglect, unhealthy relationship patterns, racism and discrimination, systemic violence and oppression as well as generational and collective trauma.
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All offerings are created through a trauma-informed lens and accessible to all bodies. Groups are offered virtually and in-person in Portland, OR.
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Individual and small group sessions available upon request. The sessions would be tailored to your personal physical, emotional as well as spiritual needs and desires.
ELIZABETH SUMPF
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REGISTERED YOGA TEACHER
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YIN YOGA CERTIFIED
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REIKI LEVEL II PRACTITIONER
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TRAUMA CONSCIOUS YOGA METHOD™ TEACHER
I’m a Registered Yoga Teacher with specialized training in Yin Yoga and the Trauma Conscious Yoga Method™ where I learned how to use yoga as a healing modality.
I believe that through the practice of yoga we’re able to connect with the powerful source inside all of us. Through my professional training and personal experience I’ve learned to deepen the relationship with my body, open my heart and gain insight that lead to self-acceptance and empowerment. I believe the science of yoga is the foundation of a practice that leads to changes on and off the mat.
I believe that yoga creates space within ourselves and the larger collective to express love, share support and deepen connections.
Reach out to be added to waitlist for 2025 group.
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This is a closed, virtual six-week group series that includes mindfulness practices, yoga breathing, somatic practices, psycho-education/dharma talks, movement and self-reflection. The intention is to bring you closer to your true self to create lasting change.
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Reach out to be added to waitlist for 2025 group.
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This is a three-week, virtual series on healing shame that develops from trauma. Each group focuses on somatic exercises targeted to change the patterns of shame in your nervous system, psycho-education/ dharma talks to deepen your knowledge and wisdom as well as an asana practice on the mat to move your body through the emotional experience.
"At the center of your being
You have the answer;
You know who you are
and know what you want."
-Lao Tzu
Contact me to be notified of the next trauma-informed yoga and somatic practice session. These sessions focus on nervous system regulation for healing, growth, and self love.
