The Soma Shala (Emily Katsuno Yoga)
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Yoga Studios
The Soma Shala (Emily Katsuno Yoga)
Liddy Ball, Newton Abbot TQ12 6NZ
# The Soma Shala - Business Description
The Soma Shala, run by Emily Katsuno, is a specialist yoga and somatic therapy practice based in Newton Abbot, Devon. Operating from a distinctive glass-fronted yurt with panoramic views over the Devon hills, the business offers a unique blend of embodied movement practices grounded in trauma-informed principles and nervous system science.
Emily specialises in somatic experiencing and yoga therapy, helping clients develop greater body awareness and emotional regulation through carefully designed movement and breathwork. Her approach integrates three core pillars: embodiment, connection with nature, and therapeutic healing. This makes her particularly valuable for clients seeking trauma recovery, nervous system regulation, or deeper self-understanding rather than purely fitness-focused yoga.
The business caters to individuals ready to explore their inner landscape in a safe, therapeutic environment. The intimate setting—her yurt studio overlooking the hills—creates a distinctive offering that sets her apart from traditional yoga studios. This natural, peaceful location becomes part of the healing experience itself.
What distinguishes The Soma Shala is its sophisticated integration of somatic therapy with yoga teaching. Rather than generic fitness classes, Emily offers specialist sessions rooted in contemporary trauma therapy and neuroscience. Her trauma-informed approach ensures clients feel safe and regulated, whilst the natural setting enhances the therapeutic impact. The testimonial praising the "beautiful" space "set under a huge sky" highlights how environment becomes therapeutic tool.
The Soma Shala, run by Emily Katsuno, is a specialist yoga and somatic therapy practice based in Newton Abbot, Devon. Operating from a distinctive glass-fronted yurt with panoramic views over the Devon hills, the business offers a unique blend of embodied movement practices grounded in trauma-informed principles and nervous system science.
Emily specialises in somatic experiencing and yoga therapy, helping clients develop greater body awareness and emotional regulation through carefully designed movement and breathwork. Her approach integrates three core pillars: embodiment, connection with nature, and therapeutic healing. This makes her particularly valuable for clients seeking trauma recovery, nervous system regulation, or deeper self-understanding rather than purely fitness-focused yoga.
The business caters to individuals ready to explore their inner landscape in a safe, therapeutic environment. The intimate setting—her yurt studio overlooking the hills—creates a distinctive offering that sets her apart from traditional yoga studios. This natural, peaceful location becomes part of the healing experience itself.
What distinguishes The Soma Shala is its sophisticated integration of somatic therapy with yoga teaching. Rather than generic fitness classes, Emily offers specialist sessions rooted in contemporary trauma therapy and neuroscience. Her trauma-informed approach ensures clients feel safe and regulated, whilst the natural setting enhances the therapeutic impact. The testimonial praising the "beautiful" space "set under a huge sky" highlights how environment becomes therapeutic tool.
Services offered
Yoga TherapySomatic Experiencing®Nervous System Regulation classesSomatic Yoga weekly classesTrauma Informed YogaIndividual somatic therapy sessionsGroup embodiment classesNature-integrated therapeutic practice