242 Integrating Yoga & Somatic Therapy Into Trauma Therapy: Interview With Jaclyn Sappah

Yoga in the Therapy Room: Tips for integrating trauma informed yoga

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In this episode, we discuss practical ways to integrate yoga and somatic practices into trauma-informed therapy sessions. Jaclyn shares her journey into yoga, how she incorporates it into her clinical work, and offers a grounding practice for listeners. We discuss topics such as keeping yoga trauma-informed, utilizing mindful movement, breathwork, and body awareness to support clients’ healing, and provide practical tips for therapists looking to integrate these practices. We look at the importance of body-based therapies in achieving deep healing that talk therapy alone may not achieve.

MEET Jaclyn Sappah

Jaclyn Sappah, LCSW, C-IAYT, is a trauma therapist, certified yoga therapist, and founder of Wildflower Therapy Group—a North Carolina-based virtual group practice specializing in holistic trauma therapy for women and teen girls. Through a holistic, mind-body-spirit approach, Jaclyn helps clients release trauma, process stuck emotions, and regulate their nervous systems. Her work blends traditional psychotherapy with integrative healing practices, including EMDR, somatic therapy, yoga therapy, mindfulness, and Reiki energy work. Jaclyn believes true healing happens when we address not just the mind, but the body and spirit, too. She’s passionate about helping women reconnect with themselves and create space for more peace, ease, and self-trust. She is licensed in North Carolina, New York, and California, and offers virtual therapy to clients in all three states.

Find out more at Wildflower Therapy Group and connect with Jaclyn on Instagram

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• Incorporating yoga into clinical sessions
• Defining and utilizing Somatic Therapy
• Practical somatic tools and techniques
• Making yoga fun and accessible
• Introducing movement practices in therapy
• Restorative practices and trauma-informed yoga
• Overcoming initial fears and starting small
• Guided yoga practice for listeners

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