{Re} Connect the Mindbody
What is Neurosomatic Yoga?
Neurosomatic Yoga (Neuro; science of the brain & nervous system and soma; body) is a trauma informed practice that combines the intellect of Neuroscience and somatic experiences which is an ancient shamanic practice; a beautiful union of Ancient and Modern Wisdom.
NSY is a Mindbody alignment practice that provides the tools and support to heal your deepest wounds on every level.
The practice goes beyond a standard asana class and incorporates Mindfulness through movement, Breathwork, Meditation & visualization, Sound & creative self expression and Subtle movement practices like Qi Gong, gentle yoga poses and Resistance Training to create a fully embodied experience with a quantum healing effect.
This approach to yoga is highly effective in relieving chronic pain, improving bodily function, and recovering from common musculoskeletal conditions. Through sensory-motor education we can also improve motor control, coordination, and repattern learned patterns of tension. This practice allows for a fully embodied experience and deep dive into ones consciousness with a profound effect towards personal growth and embodied healing.
NSY can provide life changing experiences and positively affect all Four Dimensions of wellness & wellbeing.
Who is this work for?
The Disordered and seeking order
The hurting and healing
The confused, the broken, the suffering, the grieving
Those who believe they aren't enough
Those who are afraid to be afraid
The ones who seek to evolve and change
Those who define their experiences by their spouses
Those who believe they need permission
The ones who struggle to connect with themselves or their bodies
The ones who ache; physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually from a place they cannot explain
The ones who want answers for questions they cannot seem to find words for
Those who feel alone in a crowd
Those who desire connection with themselves and others
The ones who stand for something, even if they aren’t quite sure what it is they stand for
Those who please everyone in this world BUT themselves
The ones who lost their voices, their words, their way
Those who are ready to be Seen, heard, and Experienced
Those who are looking to be found;
The ones who seek Themselves.
This is me, Suki
I am an Intuitive. Somatic Healer. Mindfulness Chef. Retreat Host. Yoga Enthusiast. Divine Feminine. Truth Seeker. Lover. Creator.
I used to be an Executive Chef in the restaurant industry in Dallas. I entered the industry fresh out of culinary school, ripe for the picken’. I was a young 18 years old with tremendous drive, passion & perseverance-which took me far at an early age. I am certainly grateful for the experiences and connections that I made along the way.
It wasn’t until a decade into my career that I realized I had discovered a way of life that allowed me to systematically abuse myself in every way- from poor dietary & lifestyle habits, to substance & alcohol abuse, to toxic relationships in every direction; not to mention the toll the kitchen life took on my mind and body.
Sometime around 2020, my unsustainable life collapsed around me as my passion project & restaurant [Mudhen Meat & Greens] closed, among other life stressors that piled on. Like so many during that time, my life was upside down and inside out. I was buried under a pile of insurmountable grief and I found myself desperate for change.
It all started as a slow burn with a 66-day gratitude journal that revolutionized my life around building positive daily habits.
The Gratitude journal was a simple introduction to mindfulness and a way to find appreciation for life as a whole- ups and downs alike. It allowed me to step off the hedonic treadmill of life and begin to create new ways of thinking, which lead to new ways of being.
Radical Self Love has been a process. A process of shedding old habits and patterns to make space for new choices, unlearning and re-learning, healing old wounds, and allowing my authentic self to unfurl.
Through my commitment to daily gratitude, deep healing, NSY, surrender and self study, I have made radical changes to my life.
On a whim, I found myself at a yoga retreat as a solo-female traveler and was completely moved by the experience. I went for reprieve and left with an exit strategy for my former life. More so- I had a plan for a new one.
I found a food adjacent career that allowed me to discover my purpose in life:
To Nourish others with food & fellowship
Along with discovering a new way of being, I discovered wellbeing and a more sustainable way of life.
My mission is to empower others to heal their relationships with themselves.
Many of us struggle with self worth, self image, self care, self…anything. The world will tell you that to love yourself is selfish. It feels selfish at first. To Love yourself isn’t selfish-
It is self preservation.
I look forward to sharing the tools I have collected along my journey and to holding space for you to Love yourself whole.
FAQs
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While I love cooking, I do not offer meal prep. Since I can’t provide fish for everyone, my goal is to teach others how to fish.
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What I love about yoga is that it is for everybody! From youth to life experienced, flexible to stiff, there is a practice just for you. It is yours for the claiming. Our teaching style is rooted in trauma informed Neuro Somatic Yoga Techniques and is designed to meet you and your skill level right where you are at.
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I love being inspired by an ingredient and creating something special that makes me feel good in that moment. Sometimes, feeling good means preparing a loved ones favorite dish with that extra special yum in every bite. Other times, it means treating myself to a meal prepared perfectly to my liking. Most of the time, it means transforming leftovers into another meal. It is a huge part of my meal prep strategies.
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I have been practicing yoga for nearly 15years. I have been an active person for much of my life and love trying new things. My yoga practice has evolved over the years and at times taken a back seat to other fitness passions. I enjoy trying different styles of movement in general- from a variety of yoga to weightlifting and Pilates. Personally, I always come back to yoga. To me, movement is key. Have fun with it!
The Dimensions of Personal Wellbeing
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Mind / Spirit
The mind is the element used to create and experience your own reality. Mindfulness & presence allow you to manifest your dreams into this world by tapping into your spirit connection. Think of it this way- if the soul is like a computer, then your spirit mind is the wifi that is broadcasting you into this body. By tending to the mind, we can manage the matter.
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Body / Physical
The physical body is the machine we use to navigate the world. It is what we most readily identify with. The minds thoughts become our actions which becomes who we are in day to day life. By truly connecting with the body, we can explore all of our senses for a deeper human experience. A physical yoga practice is a great way to deepen the mindbody connection.
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External / Social
The external world is the place where everything outside of the mind exists. It serves as the invitation to get out of your head and into the here and now. As inherently social creatures, we are energy-in-motion (emotion) that thrive on human connection. Retreats are a wonderful place to gather and share in joy, gratitude & peace of mind.
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Inner Realm / Emotional
Within the inner world lies the authentic self. The self, when understood, is already perfect. Just as any seed of a flower contains the flower in itself in all its magnificence, the self has everything it needs to fulfill its higher purpose. When the inner conditions are right, it naturally emerges, bigger, better, and more abundantly than we can imagine. Tools like meditation and breathwork allow one to find deep inner calm.