Business Details
28 Years
experience
Somatic Movement & Yoga for Mind-Body Freedom
Soma Yoga is a somatic movement education and mindfulness studio founded by Jean Hindle, a seasoned practitioner with over 32 years of experience in Seattle. Our approach integrates Soma Yoga, BrainDance Somatic Education, and ArtWorks Meditation to help individuals achieve freedom in mind, motion, and creative living. We offer personalized private sessions, both in-studio and online, tailored to individual needs through practices like somatic movement education, mindfulness meditation, and guided improvisational techniques. Our public and semi-private classes, including Soma Yoga and SomaYogaDance, emphasize gentle, non-strenuous movement to release chronic tension and enhance agility. Located two blocks from Sunset Park in Ballard, we serve adults, teens, and pre-teens with a focus on neuromuscular re-patterning and nervous system regulation.Our teaching methodology draws from decades of expertise in Hanna Somatics, Feldenkrais, Alexander Technique, and Buddhist meditation traditions. We prioritize client-centered care, offering flexible scheduling, gift certificates, and a 48-hour cancellation policy for private sessions. Our work is rooted in the philosophy that self-compassion transforms personal and collective well-being. We acknowledge the ancestral lands of the Coast Salish Nations and commit to inclusivity and community support. With a legacy dating to 1998, we continue to provide innovative somatic practices that bridge ancient wisdom with modern science.
Services
Somatic Movement Education
Soma Yoga
Mindfulness Meditation
BrainDance Somatics
ArtWorks Meditation
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- 32 years of expertise in somatic movement and mindfulness education.
- Personalized sessions integrating neuromuscular re-patterning and meditation.
- Combines ancient yoga traditions with modern somatic science.
- Flexible scheduling for in-studio and online private sessions.
- Founder of Soma Yoga with a legacy of innovative somatic practices.
What people say
Deep state of rest
Reconnect to body's deliciousness
Profound movement practices
Gentle voice and knowledge
Significant body awareness changes
Services
Somatic Movement Education
Somatic Movement Education re-awakens agility and reduces chronic tension through non-strenuous movement patterns. This practice enhances nervous system regulation, allowing the body to self-correct habitual holding patterns. Clients gain improved ease in daily activities through guided explorations rooted in decades of somatic research.
Soma Yoga
Soma Yoga blends hatha yoga with somatic principles to improve flexibility, balance, and mental clarity. Sessions include lying-down meditations and gentle flows that integrate neuromuscular re-patterning. This practice supports optimal movement efficiency and mindfulness, ideal for those seeking physical and cognitive rejuvenation.
Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness Meditation sessions combine Zen and Tibetan Buddhist traditions with somatic awareness. Practices include lying-down body scans and breathwork to cultivate present-moment focus. These meditations reduce stress and enhance emotional resilience through structured yet improvisational techniques tailored to individual needs.
BrainDance Somatics
BrainDance Somatics uses eight neurodevelopmental patterns to improve cognitive and physical function. This practice enhances coordination, focus, and nervous system health through movements that mirror early developmental stages. It benefits all ages, offering adaptable exercises for seated or active participation.
ArtWorks Meditation
ArtWorks Meditation integrates guided drawing and writing to explore self-expression and mindfulness. This practice fosters emotional release and introspection through improvisational art. It complements somatic movement by engaging creative processes that deepen body-mind connection and personal discovery.
People
Jean Hindle
Founder & Somatic Educator
Jean Hindle is a somatic movement educator and Soma Yoga founder with 32 years of experience in Seattle. She integrates Hanna Somatics, Feldenkrais, and Buddhist meditation into personalized sessions. Her teaching emphasizes neuromuscular re-patterning and creative courage through movement.
Questions
What is somatic movement education?
Somatic movement education re-educates the nervous system to release chronic tension through gentle, mindful movements. It improves agility and ease in daily activities.
Are sessions available online?
Yes, private sessions and classes like SomaYogaDance are offered online for flexibility and accessibility.
What are the benefits of Soma Yoga?
Soma Yoga enhances flexibility, balance, and mental clarity by combining yoga with somatic principles for optimal movement efficiency.
How do I register for workshops?
Workshops require pre-registration via email. Limited to four participants, they focus on somatic movement and Soma Yoga practices.
What payment methods are accepted?
Payments are processed via email links for sessions and workshops. Gift certificates are also available.
Does the studio accommodate special needs?
Sessions are adaptable for all ages and physical conditions, including seated options for BrainDance and somatic practices.
Reviews (2)
West Liberty
Dec 03, 2019
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This a great space to take classes and rent space as a teacher or performance artist. The owner, Jean is kind and generous and the space is well cared for and has great energy.
Ame
Apr 23, 2018
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Studio is beautiful with affordable rehearsal rental rates for performance artists. Has really been great to practice here!
