Somatic Immersion: A Unique Yoga Therapy Journey
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Join me for this deep dive into the language of the body. Through movement, breathwork and meditation, we'll explore a body/mind/brain conversation that will lead to both insight and a felt sense of safety, and connection.
Why Take This Course?
Together we will:
Deepen our awareness of nervous system "states" and learn how to stay regulated.
Increase resilience and our ability to tune in and trust ourselves.
Break patterns of avoidance when dealing with difficult emotions and learn to be with what's present.
Get out of our analytical brains and access our sensations and emotions.
Learn to tap into what our bodies already know, and trust that knowing.
Build self-compassion and feelings of "enoughness."
Understand our involuntary physical and emotional reactions to stress and learn to navigate them while staying grounded and open to the experience.
Improve our decision-making skills by communicating with all of the parts of ourselves.
"This course has been really incredible. I am so grateful for all the options for access that were offered and the unlimited access as well. I have loved being able to repeat weeks for better understanding and practice. Thank you for this great offering!"
-Dina
My deepest intention for this course is two-fold:
By steeping ourselves in this conversation with the body, we cultivate a felt sense of inner safety and connection.
By listening more deeply to the unique language of the body, we gain valuable and actionable insights that enhance our lives in significant and ongoing ways.
What makes my work unique?
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My approach is integrative and individualized — drawing from neuroscience, psychology, yoga therapy, mindfulness, and embodiment practice. This is not a one-size-fits-all relaxation program. It's a library of evidence-based tools you'll learn to apply, based on the specific needs of your own body and mind.
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The Somatic Spiral Framework is grounded in two decades of study and practice — an MA in counseling, yoga therapy and yoga instruction certifications, trauma training, and nature-based, rites of passage guiding. This breadth is what makes the framework work across such a wide range of people and experiences.
This is also personal. I'm not teaching anything I don't live myself. I'm in the soup, finding my way alongside you, using the same tools I'm offering you.
"I decided to take this course again because these are such helpful lessons. I find that when sensations, fears, challenges come up in life I use what I have learned. And every time I retake the course I learn more." -Ginger
The Somatic Spiral: A 5-Pillar Framework
The Somatic Immersion is built on my signature framework — The Somatic Spiral: A 5-Pillar Framework, which grew from two decades of offering individual and group yoga therapy.
Over the years, I've watched clients arrive at turning points — finally understanding the protective logic of their own nervous system, making a subtle shift toward self-friendliness, discovering that two parts of themselves in long-standing conflict could come into cooperation.
These moments weren't random. They came from the weaving of five pillars — and from returning to them again and again, each time with a little more capacity than the last. Like the chambered nautilus, which simply adds new chambers as it grows, the shape holds. Only the capacity expands.
The 5 Pillars: Rooted in Neuroscience - Guided by the Body
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Nervous system regulation:
We'll explore the role of the nervous system and the basics of emotional regulation and polyvagal theory. We each have a tendency towards fight, flight or freeze and each requires a different set of tools and practices to bring us back to our parasympathetic or social engagement system. We'll explore the difference between hyper and hypoarousal and approach each with a different set of tools.
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Self-compassion:
Self-compassion is the super-power we all need to feel safe and at home in our bodies. Without it, healing and integration is often elusive. Self-compassion training is an essential aspect of this therapeutic model.
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Deep listening:
We take in information through our sensations, thoughts, emotions and images but our tendency is to default to only one or two of those pathways. Paying attention to all four, broadens our perspective and give us more access to our inner landscape.
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Somatic parts-work:
Learning how to be in dialogue with different parts of our selves, our bodies, and our psyches helps us understand our emotions and our actions. Guiding somatic parts work is an excellent tool to support a deeper knowing of ourselves while building empathy and self-compassion.
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Deep imagery:
Our bodies and psyches often speak the language of metaphor. Inviting our imagination into the conversation gives us more access to our inner truths than our cognition alone can offer.
Next Live Course Begins Fall, 2026
6 weeks: in-person, on zoom or self-paced recordings.
Choose one or mix and match depending on your weekly schedule!
Each class is 75-90 minutes.
On-Zoom
In-Person, SLC
Self-Paced
Sometimes scheduling is difficult. Zoom classes will be recorded and recordings will be available by Wednesday evenings.
Life Happens - Flex Option
I understand that life happens. While I think that there is huge power and magic in practicing in community, I know that our best intentions don't always align with our daily lives. You are welcome to access all three options throughout the course so you can mix and match.
Online Platform
This course is supported by 6 online modules, including content review, class recordings, guided meditation and movement practices, and reflection prompts. You will have access to all of the content indefinitely.
None of us escape traumatic experiences.
We live in a world that presents us with difficulties everyday, so whether we are experiencing personal or collective trauma, it is unfortunately part of life as we know it.
The latest research on trauma and the nervous system shows that embodied mindfulness practices are an essential part of the healing and resilience-building process.
As a yoga therapist and instructor, I have been developing and teaching mind/body and trauma sensitive practices for over 20 years.
You're Worth It!
Building a relationship between the body and mind takes attention, practice and commitment.
Gifting yourself with this 6 week commitment is another way to grow self-compassion and self-love. It’s you saying, I'm worth it - my well-being is important, my body, mind AND brain are important - and feeling calm, connected and alive is important.
Give yourself the gift of “I'm worth it” and join me!
"I loved this offering so much and I've listened to the zoom recording several times. I appreciate all of the invitations that Rachel offers to make the practice make sense for each person. So much of what she offered has been applicable and helpful, and I'm so grateful for that. " - Chelle
Frequently asked questions
I've never practiced meditation or yoga before. Can I do this?
I'm a mental health/wellness professional. Will this course give me new skills to support my students and clients?
YES! You will definitely learn skills and techniques to help your clients regulate their nervous systems. Another great option may be the Somatic Immersion Training: a 30-hour companion course for facilitators.
Is there any additional support available?
Yes! You are welcome to email me with questions throughout the course. If it would be helpful to set up a quick phone or video call, that's available as well. If you find you need additional individual support, you can purchase discounted yoga therapy sessions and you are welcome to join Your Yoga free for one month!
What is your refund policy?
I believe this course is highly effective and am committed to offering you a valuable and positive experience. That said, I know that it may not be for everyone. Therefore a full refund is available if you notify me via email, within two weeks of the start of the course. Please give yourself the time and space to go through the material and practices in week one before you decide that this course is not the right fit for you.
Rachel Posner MA, C-IAYT, ERYT-500
Hi, I’m Rachel Posner, yoga therapist and somatic educator helping students reduce stress, build resilience and thrive. I utilize my 20+ years of experience and training as a yoga instructor and therapist, counselor and nature guide to merge embodied mindfulness, classical yoga, psychology and neuroscience. Bridging eastern philosophy and western science, my work is rooted in the understanding that the mind, body and brain are one integrated system, each intimately affecting the whole.