Soma & Sound ~ Somatic Yoga and Sound Healing

16 December 2025 • 19:30 - 20:30
4 Lansdowne Crescent
Paula McAdams
Paula is the co-owner and manager of Yoga Meditation Healing and a full-time yoga teacher. She is the creator and director of our very own Yoga Teacher Training Course which provides an authentic, accessible and supportive framework to equip trainees with knowledge, skills and confidence in developing their unique voice and style as a yoga teacher. Paula teaches from a functional, therapeutic, somatic, invitational, explorative and accessible approach. Her clarity of guidance ensures appropriate variations and adaptations for students to find their own level of depth and ease within their practice. She encourages breath awareness, somatic exploration and self-enquiry to facilitate self awareness. Paula teaches Somatic, Therapeutic, Yin, Restorative and Vinyasa Flow classes. Paula is a Therapeutic Yoga Specialist and regularly works with those experiencing stress, anxiety, fatigue and chronic tension. Paula’s teachings assist in the regulation of the nervous system, working with breathing practices and subtle somatic movements to soothe the mind-body and create more ease and well-being. Paula is committed to her continuing professional development and has immersed herself in further study and trainings since she graduated in 2011 with Brenda Louw. She enjoys learning and allowing her practice and teaching to evolve. Paula continually integrates new knowledge and insights into her teachings. She has completed Advanced Yoga Teacher Training studies with Brenda Louw and studied The Essentials of Vinyasa Krama Yoga and Core Vinyasa with Srivatsa Ramaswami along with other specialist training in Anatomy, Yin Yoga, AcuYin [Yin Yoga and Myofascial Release], Restorative Yoga, Therapeutic Yoga, Somatics & Recovery and most recently in SATYA (Somatic Awareness Training for Yoga Attunement) with Tias Little of Prajna Yoga.

Description

Support the health and well-being of your mind and body with a nourishing & therapeutic yoga practice to relax, soothe and unwind the mind, breath & body.

Experience somatic yoga with subtle, slow & gentle embodied movements to cultivate greater mind-body awareness and help release chronic tensions, tiredness and strains. Somatic movements increase your mobility and stability whilst helping you sense your body from the inside out.

We end practice with a deeply restful guided relaxation in supported Savasana accompanied by the soft, gentle & relaxing sounds of crystal & brass singing bowls, gongs & Koshi chimes.

This class is designed to help regulate your nervous system, foster connection to your breath and release stresses from your mind-body. It will leave you feeling relaxed, grounded and balanced.

This self-care and trauma-sensitive class is for any age and experience and for those who wish to practice gently and relax deeply.

Suitable for All Levels - Complete Beginners most welcome!