Meet Raylen Williams
My love for movement led me to my first yoga class in 2011. Towards the end of the class, I was shocked to discover how much I struggled during the final resting pose (savasana). Doing "nothing" was hard for me! Humbled by this awareness, I attended a yoga teacher training (YTT) program eager to learn more. One of my biggest takeaways from YTT was developing a daily meditation practice. I began to feel the benefits of cultivating stillness in addition to my movement practice; so in 2014, I attended my first meditation teacher training.
A few years later, suppressed memories of trauma started to emerge. I sought help immediately. I was suffering tremendously with complex PTSD and severe dissociation. Working with many layers of support, I explored (and continue to explore) ways of learning how to safely inhabit my body, tend to what is arising with compassionate presence, and attune to its innate wisdom for the possibility of living with more ease. I found certain forms of bodywork to be beneficial in my process, which led me to becoming a certified Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Practitioner and Licensed Massage Therapist specializing in Craniosacral Work and Myofascial Release.
I feel grateful for all my teachers, mentors, and beings in my field of care and hope that offering this work serves as an opportunity to pay it forward. If you sense a connection with me and would like to work together, you can easily schedule an appointment by clicking the Book Now button below. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. It is an honor to be with you along this sacred journey.
Three foundational pillars
Unhurried time
Collagen and elastin require sustained contact to yield. Each position is held with patience until your body signals readiness to soften.
Gentle contact
Pressure is calibrated to your tissue response rather than pre-planned force. We never rely on aggressive friction or sudden adjustments.
Nervous system calm
A quiet private studio without overhead lighting or back-to-back rush gives your nervous system the safety required for deep physical rest.
Return to natural ease
Reserve an introductory session to experience unhurried, attentive bodywork tailored to your body's holding patterns.