Somatic Release & Restore

Service Description

Dates: Wednesdays Time: 6:00-7:15pm Instructor Facilitator: Elaine Gallas, Somatic Psychotherapist, RYT, Director of PRANA Yoga Studio Class Description: Carrying the stress of the day in your body? This gentle therapeutic practice offers space to move, unwind, and let some of it go. Through intuitive somatic movement, gentle yoga, restorative postures, vagal toning, and guided nervous system practices, you’ll be invited to notice what your body needs and explore ways to release tension, settle stress, and reconnect with a greater sense of ease. We’ll end with deep rest and the soothing rhythm of the ocean drum, allowing your whole system time to settle and integrate. Come tired. Come tense. Come restless. Come exactly as you are. No prior yoga experience is necessary. All are welcome. Who is this for? This class is for anyone seeking: • Relief from the stress, busyness, or overwhelm of everyday life. • Gentle somatic practices to help unwind tension held in the body. • A soothing balance of mindful movement and restorative stillness. • Practical ways to support nervous system health, flexibility, and resilience. • Space to slow down and reconnect with yourself, even if sitting still or “relaxing” doesn’t always come easily. Therapeutic Benefits Include: ~ Somatic Stress Release through intuitive movement and body-based practices that offer space for accumulated tension to move, soften, and settle. ~ Nervous System Support through gentle practices designed to build awareness, support regulation, and increase flexibility in responding to and recovering from stress. ~ Vagal Toning through movement, breath, sound, and other practices that support the body’s natural pathways for regulation and restoration. ~ Deep Rest & Restoration through restorative yoga and ocean drum meditation, offering your whole system space to settle, recover, and renew. Newtown Wellness Collective practices body awareness & mindful movement, encouraging students to meet themselves where they are, with compassion and loving acceptance.