Will Thomas

Keeps arthritis around lower back in check; allows me to over-do it in the backyard garden and recover quickly. Excellent!

For the past five years, Will has supported our Veteran community by leading an educational workshop that offers a comforting and accessible way to understand the body. He provides simple, effective techniques that promote physical well‑being and are easy for participants to use on their own. Will brings a calming presence to the room as he explains various healing forms, incorporating gentle breathing and music to enhance relaxation. Our Veterans consistently describe feeling comfortable, grounded, and cared for during his sessions. We truly value having Will at our Female Veteran Workshop each year because he equips participants with practical skills, they can continue using at home to support their wellness.

My team works in very high-stress environments. Will came in and showed us some simple techniques for addressing and calming muscle tension to allowl us to stay mission ready and injury free. These techniques ensure that are bodies are ready for whatever the day throws at us. From the high speed accident to the cat in a tree. Will opened our eyes to the benefits of stretching.

Will created a relaxing yet educational experience for our audience.

Will guided my team through simple techniques they can use to reduce stress and feel better after hours at the computer. No previous training is required, just a willingness to feel better after a long day.

Will guided my college students students through techniques and skills for relaxation in preparation for their final exams.

My back pain is a distant memory...

I had become accustomed to a pain in my lower back...this fixed both the pain and my outlook about it.

After one month of practicing 3–4 times per week, I feel much more in tune with what my body is capable of. I'm noticeably more flexible and experience less tension in my movements. It has also made me more aware of the individual areas of my body instead of thinking of everything as one whole. I'm surprised by how flexible my body has become—especially after having a complete hip replacement in December. I’m no longer afraid to move freely and push myself to do more activities. I would recommend this to anyone dealing with chronic pain from a healing injury, tightness in specific areas, or overall tension and anxiety

After one month of 3-4x per week, I feel more flexible. I'm surprised by how tight my muscles were. I would recommend this to anyone - good for all!!!

I wanted to work on improving my flexibility and strength consistently this summer. This practice helped me do that from my home or anywhere I was! It showed me that I do not have to do long, strenuous workouts to feel better and make a difference.

1. I recover more quickly after other exercise 2. Feel less discomfort in morning 3. Feel better physically so more patient and tolerant of stress and aggravations during work day

Somatic Relief Yoga has given me flexibility and I have no back pain now. I have been running since I was young and this gives me what I need to keep that up without muscle tightness.

In one summer my lower back pain went from a 7 to a 2-3 even with breaks for travel. This was all just from practicing a few times a week!

Tennis and running had become totally overshadowed by nagging injuries - now I enjoy both.

Listening to my body with respect & curiosity as opposed to focusing on athleticism is my 30 minutes of meditation.

"My knees were so sore that I was evaluated for knee replacement surgery and started taking shots in my knee. I had to take steps, one at a time, for fear of loss of stability. Well one year later, with 3-4 stretch classes a week, I have no trouble walking up and down steps, little discomfort, and no thoughts of knee replacement surgery or getting shots."

"My job as a flight attendant requires a lot of overhead lifting. I started for my 2 frozen shoulders and both are good now. Will's stretch class really allows my body to open - stretching my body in a beautiful healing way. Thanks so much Will!!! "

30 minutes of your day to connect is a beneficial mental and physical overall positive experience; let's do it again

"I had accepted shoulder pain...but a few weeks into using Will's stretching classes online, I totally opened that shoulder and now know how to keep it feeling good."

Will brought his relaxation yoga techniques to our teams in a quick and accessible way.