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Living Sati Yoga is back! Join us for gentle yoga classes that feature wellness movement, designed to calm the mind, ease tension, and help you feel present in your life again. Our trauma-informed yoga sessions ensure a safe and supportive environment for all participants. Classes meet Fridays, 9:00–10:00 AM, every other week, beginning July 10 — a small group (max 8), offered on a donation basis (Dāna).

Living Sati Yoga is back! Join us for gentle yoga classes that feature wellness movement, designed to calm the mind, ease tension, and help you feel present in your life again. Our trauma-informed yoga sessions ensure a safe and supportive environment for all participants. Classes meet Fridays, 9:00–10:00 AM, every other week, beginning July 10 — a small group (max 8), offered on a donation basis (Dāna).
Living Sati Yoga is more than just yoga; it embodies wellness movement, fostering awareness in motion through the core pillars of presence, nervous-system regulation, compassionate movement, and a sense of belonging.
Our gentle yoga classes integrate slow, breath-led pacing with accessible options that help ease pain and tension, making yoga approachable for every body.
Each practice emphasizes presence over perfection and self-kindness instead of self-criticism, equipping you with tools that extend beyond the mat into daily life.
Designed specifically for individuals who experience stress, anxiety, or disconnection, our trauma-informed yoga offers a safe, inclusive space where you can calm your thoughts, relax your body, and reconnect with both yourself and your community.
You may be experiencing ongoing pain from issues like back problems, sciatica, or persistent body tension that never seems to ease up.
“It feels like the pain never fully goes away — it’s just something I live with.”
“Pain wakes me up at night and makes it hard to sleep.”
“I feel hopeless sometimes, wondering if this is just how my life will feel from now on.”
Consider joining gentle yoga classes that incorporate wellness movement and trauma-informed yoga principles to help you address and manage your discomfort.
Constant overthinking, distraction, and negative or self-critical thoughts can make it challenging to find calmness or focus. Gentle yoga classes, wellness movement, and trauma-informed yoga practices can help alleviate these feelings.
“My brain won’t turn off.”
“I keep replaying the past and worrying about the future.”
“I’m exhausted from my own thoughts and starting to wonder if I’ll ever feel at peace.”
Feeling constantly weighed down, exhausted, and like there’s never a real break. You’re running on empty—taking care of everything and everyone, but struggling to find space for yourself. Incorporating gentle yoga classes or wellness movement into your routine might provide some much-needed relief.
“I wake up already tired.”
“There’s too much on my plate and no real break.”
“Some days I feel like I’m barely holding it together, wondering how much longer I can keep going like this. A trauma-informed yoga practice could be the gentle support I need to navigate these overwhelming feelings.”
You move through the day getting things done, but it feels like you’re running on fumes. Between stress, exhaustion, and constant distractions, it’s easier to zone out than to slow down. You scroll, stay busy, or numb out—anything to avoid the noise in your head or the heaviness in your heart. Deep down, you miss feeling present, connected, and alive. Gentle yoga classes focused on wellness movement can help you reconnect with yourself and your surroundings. Trauma-informed yoga provides a safe space to heal and cultivate awareness, allowing you to truly engage with your life once again.
“I’m here, but I’m not really present.”
“I feel checked out from myself and the people I love.”
“It’s like I’m watching my life instead of living it.”
Even when you’re surrounded by people in gentle yoga classes, it can still feel like no one really sees you. You crave connection but find it hard to reach out or open up. The more alone you feel, the easier it is to withdraw—and the cycle keeps repeating. Deep down, you just want to feel understood and part of something again, perhaps through wellness movement or trauma-informed yoga that nurtures your spirit.
“I’m around people all day, but I still feel alone.”
“It feels like no one really gets me.”
“Sometimes I wonder if I’ll ever feel like I belong.”
You may be experiencing ongoing pain from issues like back problems, sciatica, or persistent body tension that never seems to ease up.
“It feels like the pain never fully goes away — it’s just something I live with.”
“Pain wakes me up at night and makes it hard to sleep.”
“I feel hopeless sometimes, wondering if this is just how my life will feel from now on.”
Consider joining gentle yoga classes that incorporate wellness movement and trauma-informed yoga principles to help you address and manage your discomfort.
Constant overthinking, distraction, and negative or self-critical thoughts can make it challenging to find calmness or focus. Gentle yoga classes, wellness movement, and trauma-informed yoga practices can help alleviate these feelings.
“My brain won’t turn off.”
“I keep replaying the past and worrying about the future.”
“I’m exhausted from my own thoughts and starting to wonder if I’ll ever feel at peace.”
Feeling constantly weighed down, exhausted, and like there’s never a real break. You’re running on empty—taking care of everything and everyone, but struggling to find space for yourself. Incorporating gentle yoga classes or wellness movement into your routine might provide some much-needed relief.
“I wake up already tired.”
“There’s too much on my plate and no real break.”
“Some days I feel like I’m barely holding it together, wondering how much longer I can keep going like this. A trauma-informed yoga practice could be the gentle support I need to navigate these overwhelming feelings.”
You move through the day getting things done, but it feels like you’re running on fumes. Between stress, exhaustion, and constant distractions, it’s easier to zone out than to slow down. You scroll, stay busy, or numb out—anything to avoid the noise in your head or the heaviness in your heart. Deep down, you miss feeling present, connected, and alive. Gentle yoga classes focused on wellness movement can help you reconnect with yourself and your surroundings. Trauma-informed yoga provides a safe space to heal and cultivate awareness, allowing you to truly engage with your life once again.
“I’m here, but I’m not really present.”
“I feel checked out from myself and the people I love.”
“It’s like I’m watching my life instead of living it.”
Even when you’re surrounded by people in gentle yoga classes, it can still feel like no one really sees you. You crave connection but find it hard to reach out or open up. The more alone you feel, the easier it is to withdraw—and the cycle keeps repeating. Deep down, you just want to feel understood and part of something again, perhaps through wellness movement or trauma-informed yoga that nurtures your spirit.
“I’m around people all day, but I still feel alone.”
“It feels like no one really gets me.”
“Sometimes I wonder if I’ll ever feel like I belong.”
When you’re overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling, it’s easy to pull away and feel disconnected from others. Living Sati Yoga offers a calm, welcoming space where you can engage in gentle yoga classes, move, breathe, and reconnect—not just with yourself, but with a supportive community that understands. Through mindfulness movement and trauma-informed yoga, you’ll begin to feel seen, accepted, and part of something larger again.

Living Sati Yoga is back! Join us for gentle yoga classes that feature wellness movement, designed to calm the mind, ease tension, and help you feel present in your life again. Our trauma-informed yoga sessions ensure a safe and supportive environment for all participants. Classes meet Fridays, 9:00–10:00 AM, every other week, beginning J
Living Sati Yoga is back! Join us for gentle yoga classes that feature wellness movement, designed to calm the mind, ease tension, and help you feel present in your life again. Our trauma-informed yoga sessions ensure a safe and supportive environment for all participants. Classes meet Fridays, 9:00–10:00 AM, every other week, beginning July 10 — a small group (max 8), offered on a donation basis (Dāna).

Living Sati Yoga is more than just yoga; it embodies wellness movement, fostering awareness in motion through the core pillars of presence, nervous-system regulation, compassionate movement, and a sense of belonging.
Our gentle yoga classes integrate slow, breath-led pacing with accessible options that help ease pain and tension, making
Living Sati Yoga is more than just yoga; it embodies wellness movement, fostering awareness in motion through the core pillars of presence, nervous-system regulation, compassionate movement, and a sense of belonging.
Our gentle yoga classes integrate slow, breath-led pacing with accessible options that help ease pain and tension, making yoga approachable for every body.
Each practice emphasizes presence over perfection and self-kindness instead of self-criticism, equipping you with tools that extend beyond the mat into daily life.
Designed specifically for individuals who experience stress, anxiety, or disconnection, our trauma-informed yoga offers a safe, inclusive space where you can calm your thoughts, relax your body, and reconnect with both yourself and your community.

Breathe, slow down, and shift from stress to calm in real time with gentle yoga classes.
Slow, guided breathing and mindful pacing found in trauma-informed yoga help shift the body out of fight/flight response and into rest/restore mode. This practice calms anxious thoughts, quiets mental noise, and builds emotional resilience. You'll g
Breathe, slow down, and shift from stress to calm in real time with gentle yoga classes.
Slow, guided breathing and mindful pacing found in trauma-informed yoga help shift the body out of fight/flight response and into rest/restore mode. This practice calms anxious thoughts, quiets mental noise, and builds emotional resilience. You'll gain tools to manage stress in real time while engaging in mindfulness movement that allows you to explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment.

Gentle, accessible options that make movement feel good again. Our gentle yoga classes feature options-first sequences that meet you where you are — easing tight hips, sciatica, back pain, or prenatal needs. Focused on mindfulness movement, these classes emphasize creating comfort and freedom in your body, making movement a source of reli
Gentle, accessible options that make movement feel good again. Our gentle yoga classes feature options-first sequences that meet you where you are — easing tight hips, sciatica, back pain, or prenatal needs. Focused on mindfulness movement, these classes emphasize creating comfort and freedom in your body, making movement a source of relief instead of frustration. With a trauma-informed yoga approach, we ensure everyone feels safe and supported on their journey.

Learn to listen to your body with kindness, not criticism through gentle yoga classes. Every class reinforces self-kindness and mindfulness movement. Instead of pushing or judging, you learn to listen to your body and treat yourself with gentleness. Over time, this builds a more compassionate inner voice — one that encourages rather than
Learn to listen to your body with kindness, not criticism through gentle yoga classes. Every class reinforces self-kindness and mindfulness movement. Instead of pushing or judging, you learn to listen to your body and treat yourself with gentleness. Over time, this builds a more compassionate inner voice — one that encourages rather than criticizes and supports long-term mental well-being, especially in a trauma-informed yoga environment.

A community where every body and every identity is seen and supported through gentle yoga classes and mindfulness movement.
Living Sati Yoga is intentionally inclusive: consent-based teaching, identity-affirming language, and community rituals create a space where BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and gender-diverse students can engage in trauma-informed yoga practices, feeling safe, seen, and supported.
You may be experiencing ongoing pain from issues like back problems, sciatica, or persistent body tension that never seems to ease up.
“It feels like the pain never fully goes away — it’s just something I live with.”
“Pain wakes me up at night and makes it hard to sleep.”
“I feel hopeless sometimes, wondering if this is just how my life will feel from now on.”
Consider joining gentle yoga classes that incorporate wellness movement and trauma-informed yoga principles to help you address and manage your discomfort.
Constant overthinking, distraction, and negative or self-critical thoughts can make it challenging to find calmness or focus. Gentle yoga classes, wellness movement, and trauma-informed yoga practices can help alleviate these feelings.
“My brain won’t turn off.”
“I keep replaying the past and worrying about the future.”
“I’m exhausted from my own thoughts and starting to wonder if I’ll ever feel at peace.”
Feeling constantly weighed down, exhausted, and like there’s never a real break. You’re running on empty—taking care of everything and everyone, but struggling to find space for yourself. Incorporating gentle yoga classes or wellness movement into your routine might provide some much-needed relief.
“I wake up already tired.”
“There’s too much on my plate and no real break.”
“Some days I feel like I’m barely holding it together, wondering how much longer I can keep going like this. A trauma-informed yoga practice could be the gentle support I need to navigate these overwhelming feelings.”



Living Sati Yoga is offered on a donation basis, in the spirit of Dāna — the practice of generosity. There’s no obligation. If cost is ever a barrier, you’re warmly welcome to choose the $0 “pay-it-forward” option and simply come practice. And if you feel moved to give, you’re welcome to choose a donation that reflects the value of this practice to you and your capacity to give.
$0 (Pay It Forward) · $5 · $10 · $15 · $20 · $25 - Join our gentle yoga classes that incorporate mindfulness movement and trauma-informed yoga principles.
Living Sati Yoga is back! Join us for gentle yoga classes that feature wellness movement, designed to calm the mind, ease tension, and help you feel present in your life again. Our trauma-informed yoga sessions ensure a safe and supportive environment for all participants. Classes meet Fridays, 9:00–10:00 AM, every other week, beginning July 10 — a small group (max 8), offered on a donation basis (Dāna).
Please reach us at info@paulakettulalcsw.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
No experience is needed! Living Sati Yoga is designed for all levels — especially beginners. Classes move at a gentle pace with plenty of guidance and support.
Absolutely. Flexibility isn’t required — this class is about awareness, not performance. You’ll be guided to move in ways that feel good for your body, with options for every level.
Yes. Living Sati Yoga is gentle and adaptable. Your teacher will ask about any injuries or pain before class and offer modifications so you can participate safely and comfortably.
Classes take place at Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services,
3911 5th Avenue, Suite 208, San Diego, CA 92103.
Once you arrive, use the call box (to the left of the door) and select “Porta Verum.”
Your teacher will buzz you in.
Please arrive a few minutes early — we can’t accept latecomers once class begins.
You can park on the street (metered) or in the Hillcrest Village Mall or adjacent lot next to the building ($6/hour)
No — everything is provided! Mats, blocks, bolsters, and blankets are available for all students.
Each class is 60 minutes. Afterward, we serve tea — you’re welcome to stay, connect, and unwind with your teacher and other students.
Bring a sense of curiosity and openness
Classes are offered on a donation basis, in the spirit of Dāna (generosity). You’re welcome to choose what feels right — from $0 (pay-it-forward) to $25.
Option 1: MindBody
You can register on the MindBody Explore website or download the MindBody app on your phone.
Once you create an account, search for “Living Sati Yoga” and choose your desired class date. You’ll see all upcoming Living Sati Yoga sessions and can reserve your spot directly from there.
Option 2: ClassPass
If you’re a ClassPass member, you can book your class through the ClassPass website or the ClassPass app.
Simply search for “Living Sati Yoga” in San Diego and select the class you’d like to attend.
Whichever option you choose, you’ll receive a confirmation once your spot is booked.
Remember — classes are limited to 8 people, so early registration is recommended!
Yes! Your first class is free — it’s our way of welcoming you to Living Sati Yoga.









We’d love to welcome you to Living Sati Yoga, located inside Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services in Hillcrest — a peaceful, candlelit space designed for gentle yoga classes that promote mindfulness movement and support trauma-informed yoga practices to help you unwind and reconnect.
3911 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA, USA
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Arrival:
Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to settle in. Use the call box to be buzzed in — select “Porta Verum” (to the left of the main door), and your teacher will open the door for you. To maintain a calm environment, we’re unable to let latecomers in once class begins.
Parking:
Street parking (metered) is available on 5th Avenue and nearby streets. You can also park in the Hillcrest Village Mall or the adjacent lot next to the building.
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