Dr. Verena Young, Ph.D. in Educational Science, CHt, RYT-500, Neurogenic Yoga® & TRE® Provider

Hi, I am Verena — a yoga instructor, trauma-informed somatic practitioner, and certified hypnotherapist passionate about helping people reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and access more peace and presence in daily life.

My journey with yoga began nearly 20 years ago as a university student seeking relief from stress and anxiety. Over the past four years, I have taught at retreats, studios, and retirement communities, guiding people of all backgrounds back to a sense of ease and embodied awareness.

In 2023, I spent a month in India immersing myself in deeper practice—studying yoga in Mysore and living at the Sivananda Ashram in Kerala, where I embraced daily meditation and pranayama. These experiences, along with my work as a coach and hypnotherapist, shape the trauma-sensitive, heart-centered approach I bring to every class.

Outside the gym, I work as an Anxiety & Stress Coach, Hypnotherapist, and Somatic Practitioner at the Rising Calm Center in Gainesville, and also support clients in my private practice here in East Orlando. As a mom of two, I know how challenging it can be to make time for self-care—so my classes are intentionally gentle, accessible, and deeply restorative.

Join me for Gentle Yoga at East Orlando Gym, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10–11am. Whether you are brand new to yoga or looking to deepen your practice, my classes are a welcoming space to unwind, stretch, breathe deeply, and feel more at home in your body. I look forward to practicing together on the mat.