SOMATIC EMDR
Trauma lives in the nervous system
Somatic EMDR supports your brain and body in safely processing what feels stuck so you can move from coping to integration.
In these sessions somatic EMDR interventions are integrated with traditional yoga therapy practices to help you work through trauma stored in the body.
when talking is not enough…
You’ve done therapy.
You’ve read the books.
You know where it comes from.
And yet:
• Your body still reacts
• You shut down or over-function
• You feel triggered by things that “shouldn’t” matter
• You feel disconnected from yourself
• You live with high-functioning depression beneath the surface
That’s because trauma is not just cognitive, it is also physiological.
Somatic EMDR informed yoga therapy works with the nervous system and not against it.
What is somatic emdr?
Somatic EMDR is an integrative trauma therapy approach that combines body-based awareness with bilateral stimulation methods used in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Rather than only revisiting memories through conversation, this approach:
• Supports nervous system regulation
• Uses bilateral stimulation to help the brain reprocess unresolved experiences
• Incorporates body tracking and somatic awareness
• Moves at a pace that prioritizes safety and consent
The goal is not to relive trauma.
The goal is integration.
This work helps the brain and body update old survival responses that are no longer needed.
Why this approach?
As a trauma-informed yoga therapist who integrates somatic EMDR interventions into my practices, I noticed that traditional trauma therapy can sometimes stay too focused on the cognitive. The somatic approach, however, centers the body from start to finish.
This embodied work helps build regulation before processing, tracks activation in real time, offers grounding and resourcing tools, and honours consent and nervous system pacing allowing clients to integrate beyond the session.
Who is somatic emdr for?
- People who identify as LGBTQIA+ or trans and want trauma care that feels affirming.
- Those who don’t feel comfortable in all therapy spaces.
- Individuals who live with high-functioning depression.
- Folks feeling disconnected from their body.
- People who want trauma therapy that integrates somatic awareness.
- Populations that struggle with chronic stress, shutdown, or hypervigilance.
- Those who have tried talk therapy and still feel reactive.
- Neurodivergent people who struggle with executive dysfunction or decision fatigue.
FAQs
Ethical Note
Somatic EMDR-informed services are offered within the scope of a yoga therapy and trauma-informed somatic practice.
This work supports trauma integration through nervous system regulation and bilateral stimulation techniques and does not replace psychotherapy where clinically indicated.
If you are unsure whether this approach is appropriate for you, we can discuss this during a consultation.
You dont have to hold it alone
Trauma healing is not about “fixing” you. It’s about helping your nervous system feel safe enough to let go.
If you’re ready to explore body-based trauma integration you can book your free 15-minute consultation HERE!
If you're ready to jump in with both feet, you can book your spot below!