Total Nervous System Shift with Sam Pullen

I'm Sam Pullen, a Louisiana native who now calls Austin home. I'm a 500-hour RYT Yoga Teacher and a certified Yoga Therapist specializing in helping individuals and groups navigate the challenges of stress, trauma, anxiety, and depression.

My heart is deeply connected to the world of yoga and I'm on a mission to share its incredible benefits with all who cross my path. My main goal is to provide a safe, nurturing space where you can explore asanas, discover the power of breathwork, find stillness in meditation, and even embrace the soothing tones of sound therapy and guided meditation. I'm here to guide you as we explore what works best for your own nervous system regulation.

My passion extends to helping you cultivate a balanced relationship between your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Together, we'll create harmony in your unique ecosystem, fostering a sense of peace and resilience.

Ultimately, I'm more than a yoga nerd and enthusiast, I'm also a curious learner who thrives on conversations and insights from others who share my love for this beautiful practice. I'm here with an open heart and open arms to be your trusted companion on your journey to wellness.

Hello and welcome! I am a certified yoga therapist, trauma-informed yoga teacher and teacher trainer, and the founder of Viasomatic. I've spent 30 years studying holistic, mind-body, and somatic practices for trauma healing and nervous system resilience. 

As a child I was captivated by the natural sciences and the human body. I spent many of my formative adolescent years after school in a rehab center with my sister, after she suffered a traumatic brain injury, observing movement specialists who helped people rebuild their lives after traumatic experiences. 

While attending the University of Texas at Austin, I stumbled into an on-campus yoga class and instantly recognized it as a powerful tool for navigating life’s challenges and finding resilience through challenging experiences. Yoga has been my primary tool for healing from complex trauma and working with my own neurodivergence. These practices have guided me through births, deaths and everything in between. 

Now, with two decades of experience in the field of yoga, somatics, and mindfulness, my work now is primarily guiding yoga teachers and mental health professionals to use movement for recovery from trauma and post-traumatic stress. Through this platform, we offer effective tools regulating the nervous system and recovering from stress, anxiety and trauma - tools which have enhanced my own well-being in immeasurable ways. 

I believe in this work to empower you to take an active role in your well-being, foster personal agency, and create post-traumatic growth. I am committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive space, where you can explore the transformative power of yoga therapy.