Susan Duffell

Susan is an Atlanta native, 500-hour certified yoga teacher, Licensed Professional Counselor, and owner of Soma Psychotherapy in Decatur. 

 Susan developed an interest in teaching yoga during her work as a psychotherapist at an outpatient addiction treatment facility. She wanted to be able to offer patients a somatic form of therapy along with traditional psychotherapy. Susan first became certified in Y12SR (Yoga of 12 Step Recovery) in 2016. In 2017, she completed her 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification in Integrative Flow. In 2018, Susan became certified in Yin Yoga and began her journey toward her 300-hour certification with Pranakriya School of Yoga Healing Arts. Susan completed this in 2020, thereby reaching her 500-hour Yoga Alliance teacher certification.

 Susan teaches a variety of yoga classes from Power Flow to Yin and Restorative. By integrating her caring and compassionate nature with her attention to alignment and the body in space, Susan welcomes the beginning student and those wishing to refine their practice. In Flow classes, she teaches from an attitude of lightheartedness and spontaneity and guides students to believe in and trust themselves. She encourages students to try new things without judgement and to laugh while doing so. In Yin and Restorative classes, Susan teaches from a therapeutic perspective. She uses meditation, breath work, and trauma informed training to guide students toward a healing experience. In addition to teaching, Susan enjoys attending yoga classes as part of her daily practice.