The Talk Shop, PLLC
Wellness, Yoga and Counseling Services for Mental and Behavioral Health In Texas & New Mexico
About Us
At The Talk Shop, we offer a variety of yoga styles in intimate classes. Our focus is on inner healing to alleviate anxiety, stress, and emotional distress. With two skilled instructors, you have options tailored to your needs.
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.
Purpose: Experience the transformative power of holistic healing that nurtures your mental well-being. By regulating the nervous system and lowering cortisol levels, our practice effectively balances your energy centers (chakras) through a unique blend of breathwork, mantra, mudra, and movement. This approach not only promotes emotional release but also enhances mental clarity, helping to alleviate anxiety and PTSD symptoms. Embrace a healthier, more balanced life today
Yin yoga
Purpose: Incorporating long-held, passive poses in your practice can significantly enhance mental and emotional health. By activating the parasympathetic "rest and digest nervous system, these poses help reduce cortisol levels and alleviate stress. Holding deep stretches for 3–5 minutes allows practitioners to cultivate mindfulness, release physical and emotional tension, and boost emotional resilience, ultimately leading to improved mental clarity. Embrace this transformative to promote a healthier, more balanced mind.
Yoga Nidra / "yogic sleep"
Purpose: Experience the transformative power of guided meditation techniques practiced while lying down, designed to induce deep, conscious relaxation for enhanced mental and emotional health. This practice effectively reduces chronic stress, anxiety, and depression by activating the parasympat nervous system. Additionally, it improves sleep quality, fosters emotional regulation, and facilitates healing by helping you process subconscious emotions. Embrace this journey towards serenity and well-being today.
Gentle Flow
Purpose: Discover a slow-paced, accessible practice that merges mindful movement with breath. This approach not enhances flexibility but also reduces stress and builds foundational strength. Ideal for all levels, it is particularly beneficial for beginners and those recovering from injury. Embrace this journey towards improved well-being today!
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.
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*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.
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4 per class
Ages 14+
$25.00/ class