About

My name is Vaishali Iyer and I’m a somatic practitioner and therapist based in India. My work is trauma-, nervous system- and menstrual cycle- informed, orienting to the body’s intelligence and instincts to support healing, growth and recovery.

My current way of working is inspired by a long history of exploration and learning within the field of somatics (see below). The main modalities I currently use and am informed by include Brainspotting, IFS, Jungian coaching and Somatic Experiencing™.

My other areas of expertise include breathwork, nervous system regulation, menstrual cycle awareness and somatic movement and meditation. I have trained extensively in each of these areas and have close to 15 years of experience facilitating and coaching through the use of movement, breath, touch, sensory experience and more.

in more detail

My original background is in therapeutic movement, including yoga, dance, swimming, natural movement and qigong, as well as meditation. I’ve been practicing and teaching within the fields of somatics, movement, and meditation since 2011, and have close to 1000 hours of formal training across these disciplines.

I first started teaching yoga for youth wellness in the UK between 2012 and 2015. From 2015 to 2023, I lived in Singapore, where I led public classes, events and workshops at studios like Yoga in Common and Space2B. While there, I also worked 1-1 as a somatic practitioner and movement therapist, specialising in chronic pain and burnout. My work with students and client’s bodies led to me to first research and then train in nervous system regulation. In 2023, I moved to India, where I continue to work both 1-1 with clients, and lead workshops and courses with studios such as HeyBrewty and Osmosis Wellbeing.

certifications and training

Modalities I am certified in include: Hatha Yoga, Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga, Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra; Instinctive Meditation™ teacher, Total Immersion swimming coach, Oxygen Advantage® Functional Breathing Instructor.

Modalities I have trained in include: Nervous System Regulation, Restorative Yoga, Laban/Bartenieff Movement, Body-Mind Centering©, Brainspotting, TRE™, and Jungian coaching.

Modalities I am informed by include: IFS (Internal Family Systems), Somatic Experiencing™, Hakomi, Alexander Technique, the Feldenkrais Method, tarot and astrology.

To learn more about my approach, please read my writing.

Please note that I am not trained as a doctor or psychologist. Somatic work is deeply healing, but it is not a substitute for medical diagnosis, treatment or psychotherapy.