CONNECTION
EMBODIED CONNECTION
Psychology & Yoga
Empowering your journey to body-mind wellness through mindful movement, breathwork practices self learning and awareness and expressive art.
WELCOME
We are Silvana and Larisa, and we founded Embodied Connection out of our shared love for Psychology and Trauma-Sensitive Yoga and our desire to create a space where individuals can reconnect with themselves and others in a mindful and compassionate way. We bring together our unique strengths, lived experiences, and professional expertise to create a space that is grounded in authenticity, compassion, and community.
“Listen to the wind, it talks. Listen to the silence, it speaks. Listen to your heart, it knows.” – Native American Proverb
ABOUT US
WHY EMBODIED CONNECTION
Embodied connection highlights the inseparable nature of the mind and body, and the importance of nurturing this connection for holistic health and self-awareness. It is about reconnecting with ourselves in meaningful and embodied ways. When we connect in such a way with ourselves, we can open up to the possibility of trust and authentic relating to others. We acknowledge that trauma, stress, anxiety, and depression cause disconnection within ourselves and between us and the world around us. Healing the disconnectedness involves consciously and intentionally cultivating awareness of our mind-body connection and deepening our self-awareness to enhance well-being and live more authentically.
Our vision is to promote well-being and personal growth through the practice of trauma sensitive yoga, and other therapeutic practices that foster inner connection and creativity.
At Embodied Connection, we strive to create a nurtuing and inclusive environment where individuals of all backgrounds and abilities can feel welcomed and supported. We believe that trauma sensitive yoga is a powerful tool for self-discovery, healing, and empowerment, and we are committed to guiding our clients on their healing journey.
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“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.” – The Bhagavad Gita
Begin your practice today and let your inner light guide you towards balance and peace.
OUR SERVICES
DISCOVER THE PATH TO WELLNESS WITH OUR TAILORED OFFERINGS
Counselling
One-on-one psychological support, available in person and via telehealth, designed to foster healing and self-awareness. This holistic approach integrates elements from Jungian analysis, Sandplay, Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, and other evidence-based practices, all tailored to empower individual growth and balance.
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Clinical Consultation
Clinical Consultation and Supervision designed to support professional growth and refine clinical expertise. This approach offers a reflective, collaborative method, fostering ethical practice, evidence-based strategies, and resilience through ongoing dialogue, all tailored to the unique needs of mental health professionals.
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Workshops
Tailored Psychology and Yoga programmes blending movement, breathwork, mindfulness, symbolic work, expressive arts and psychoeducation. Our monthly workshops and weekly group sessions explore neuroscience, polyvagal theory, internal family systems and trauma-sensitive yoga principles, fostering self-awareness and embodied growth.
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We also design and deliver tailored Trauma-Sensitive Yoga sessions and workshops for mental health and caring professionals, designed to nurture self-care and stress management. These sessions offer a safe, grounding space to pause, reconnect and cultivate interoceptive awareness, fostering sustainable resilience and enhancing professional practice.
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Trauma Sensitive Yoga
​We integrate Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TSY) as a powerful tool for nervous system
awareness, self-regulation, and self-compassion. Developed by David Emerson and informed by the work of Bessel Van der Kolk, TSY is specifically designed for individuals navigating the effects of trauma, anxiety, depression, and chronic stress.
Through gentle, mindful movement, TSY provides a safe and empowering way for
individuals to reconnect with their bodies, fostering grounding, self-awareness, and
resilience. By calming hyperarousal in the sympathetic nervous system and activating the parasympathetic & rest-and-digest response, this practice supports emotional integration and healing.
Our approach aligns with Yogic philosophy, particularly the teachings in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, which emphasize clarity of mind (Chitta Prasadanam) and the concept of
Svabhava (natural state)—a state of balance, health, and well-being.
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“Few of us have lost our minds, but most of us have long ago lost our bodies.” – Ken Wilbur
TEAM
OUR TEAM
“The rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind and the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life.” – B.K.S. Iyengar
“Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love” – Brené Brown
CONTACT US
GET IN TOUCH
289 Lyons Road
Russell Lea, NSW 2046
Australia
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Suite 2, 2A/16 Boyle Street
Sutherland, NSW 2232
Australia
+61 489 207 225
“Beneath the surface of the protective parts of trauma survivors there exists an undamaged essence, a Self that is confident, curious, and calm, a Self that has been sheltered from destruction by the various protectors that have emerged in their efforts to ensure survival. Once those protectors trust that it is safe to separate, the Self will spontaneously emerge, and the parts can be enlisted in the healing process.” – Bessel Vanderkolk
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we work.
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We pay my respects to the elders past, present and future and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded in this country.
Every Identity Welcome
We welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, bodies and identities.
We acknowledge the systems of oppression that impact the lived experience of LGBTIQI+, disabled people, neurodiverse people, BIPOC people and others.
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We hope to facilitate a safer space in which you can experience yourself, your body and your needs as equal to those of others without discrimination.