Are you currently enrolled in the Somatic Experiencing® three year trauma resolution program?
Lela is an approved session provider at the Beginner level and is currently offering discounted sessions to SE students who are in their first year of the program. In our 60 minute session, we can explore the following within a collegial relationship:
- Beginning One concepts: tracking, orienting, pendulation and titration
- Beginning Two concepts: the threat response cycle, healthy aggression
- Beginning Three concepts: SIBAM, coupling dynamics
- Your questions or concerns about the SE training
- Why work with Lela?
- I have over twenty years of experience as a yoga therapist, teacher trainer and mentor for yoga teachers and health professionals. My SE practice has been building steadily since 2021 with a variety of fascinating clients who have taught me so much about the healing power of this work. I joined the SEI Assisting team in 2025 so that I could provide mentorship and support to SE students, especially to those who are curious to bring more movement into their practice. I also use a lot of props, experiential games and sometimes yoga-based movement and touch, when appropriate, to enhance our somatic dialogue. Your personal sessions are not therapy, but may have therapeutic benefits! Your session may look similar to how a "real" SE session looks, but with more time for questions/reflections at the beginning (sometimes middle) and end. In my experience, the more of these you can do, the better you will understand how SE works. That is part of why I am offering $60 sessions for a limited time in 2026. You can take up to four of them with me, and then if you want to continue as my client, the regular rate is $120.
- What if I'm an Intermediate student?
- Lela is currently assisting the Intermediate year in the Chicago area and will start providing Intermediate personal sessions in 2027. You can get Beginning level credit for your personal sessions all the way up to the day before you start Intermediate 1!
- Where do sessions take place?
- Via Zoom from anywhere in the world or in-person at Lela's yoga studio, Grateful Yoga, 1108 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201
- How do I book?
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to book your personal session in person or online today! Or text 847-849-1810
- How do I pay?
- Via Venmo or Zelle. $60 and you will receive a receipt
- Should I bring anything?
- In studio sessions we have everything we need. On Zoom, a comfortable place where you can move around and maybe have a yoga mat or access to a wall. Also having a pillow and a blanket can be helpful. Make sure your space is free from distractions and that you feel confident you won't be interrupted.
