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These retreats are a deep dive into nervous system restoration, somatics, and embodied practice, offering a space to reconnect with yourself through intentional movement, creative expression, and deep rest. While each retreat weaves in different modalities—some centering on Yin Yoga and creative expression, others on somatic dance and movement exploration—the heart of every experience remains the same: supporting your nervous system in a way that feels safe, nourishing, and regenerative.
Rooted in trauma-informed practice, these retreats invite you to slow down, listen deeply, and cultivate a greater sense of presence and resilience. Whether through gentle movement, artistic expression, or embodied dance, you’ll be guided in practices that regulate the nervous system, expand body awareness, and foster a deeper connection to self.
No matter the focus, each retreat is a space to reset, replenish, and return home to your body.
Amanda Hanna
BA Psych - MA Psych Student, Integrative Somatic Practitioner
300hr TCTSY-F, 1000hr E-RYT, YACEP, Certified Mindfulness & Meditation Trainer, Somatic Dance Teacher, Shaking Medicine Facilitator
Director of SomaPsych
Amanda holds over 1000 hours of training in Yoga, Anatomy & Physiology, with a special focus on Yin Yoga, complemented by her extensive expertise in holistic nutrition for the nervous system and hormonal support, meditation, mindfulness neuroscience, and energetics. She has developed a unique teaching style that integrates these disciplines.
Through her Yin Yoga workshops and teacher trainings, Amanda shares her deep knowledge of trauma-informed facilitation, resilience, and nervous system regulation. Her approach emphasizes the restorative power of Yin Yoga as a gateway to inner strength and healing. Amanda is dedicated to enhancing our understanding of stress, adversity, and trauma, offering compassionate, evidence-based practices that support personal growth and nervous system restoration
Lauren Albans
Founder of JourneyYin
Lauren completed Amanda Hanna’s Trauma-informed Yin yoga teacher training in 2021 alongside training in sound healing and Cacao facilitation. She is passionate about bringing these modalities together to create safer spaces to connect communities in learning and experiencing opportunities to regulate their nervous system and to be empowered to discover equilibrium however that looks and feels to each individual. Lauren loves to weave in the power of contemplation through compassionate journaling and self-enquiry.
Instagram: @journe.yin
