Yoga for Mental and Emotional Healing

by Claudia Altonen

I have been practicing yoga for over 20 years and guiding others for the past five. My journey has been rooted in both personal transformation and dedicated study, earning certifications in Ashtanga, Kundalini, Yin, Tantric Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Reiki Level II.I believe yoga is an accessible and powerful pathway to mental wellness, offering tools for self-regulation, awareness, and healing that extend far beyond the mat. My teaching approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and grounded in the understanding that true healing happens when people feel safe, supported, and empowered in their own bodies.I am deeply passionate about helping individuals heal from trauma so they can reconnect with themselves and live healthy, balanced, and joyful lives. Through mindful movement, breath work, and deep rest, I strive to create spaces where transformation, resilience, and self-trust can grow

Yoga for Mental and Emotional Healing

by Amelia Ashley Lucie

I am a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher devoted to trauma-informed practice and the healing power of the mind-body connection. My work in humanitarian spaces has shaped a teaching style grounded in compassion, safety, and deep respect for lived experience. I am passionate about making yoga accessible to all bodies, creating spaces where students can move, breathe, and reconnect with themselves in ways that feel empowering and choice-driven.

Kundalini yoga

Purpose: heals the mental state by regulating the nervous system, reducing cortisol (stress hormone) levels, and balancing energy centers (chakras) through a combination of breathwork, mantra, mudra, and movement. It promotes emotional release, strengthens mental clarity, and aids in reducing anxiety and PTSD symptoms.

Yin yoga

Purpose: heals the mind and emotional health by

utilizing long-held, passive poses to activate the parasympathetic "rest and digest" nervous system, reducing cortisol and stress. By holding deep stretches for 3–5 minutes, practitioners cultivate mindfulness, release stored physical/emotional tension, increase emotional resilience, and improve mental clarity.

Yoga Nidra / "yogic sleep"

Purpose: guided meditation technique practiced lying down that induces deep, conscious relaxation to significantly improve mental and emotional health. It reduces chronic stress, anxiety, and depression by activating the parasympathetic nervous system. It also improves sleep, fosters emotional regulation, and facilitates healing by processing subconscious emotions.

Gentle Flow

Purpose: a slow-paced, accessible practice that combines mindful movement with breath to improve flexibility, reduce stress, and build foundational strength. It is suitable for all levels, particularly beginners or those recovering from injury.

CALENDAR

Call us to reserve your spot! Each class is intentionally kept small and intimate, allowing our instructor to give personalized attention and tailor the experience to your needs.

*PLEASE NOTE: A $10 deposit is required to secure your booking. If you need to cancel, your deposit can be applied to a future visit—just let us know at least 4 hours in advance. Please note that deposits will be retained to cover the instructor’s time in the event of a no-show without prior notice.

4 per class

Ages 14+

$25.00/ class