Certified Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Practitioner:
California

Phyllis Solomon (Purple Turtle Healing)

Email: purpleturtleheal@aol.com
Phone: 323-661-2165
Cell phone: 213-321-3631

About Phyllis

Individuals and couples can experience Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy with Phyllis Solomon, certified practitioner.

Phyllis Solomon turned to yoga for her own healing more than 13 years ago to heal a lower back injury which six months of physical therapy failed to mend. A few years later she experienced a life-altering bout with cancer and through her yoga practice, began to realize the connection between how she dealt with stress in her life and the tensions she held in her body. This spurred a successful self-healing journey and a desire to help others. Cancer-free for more than 10 years, she shares this knowledge to help people better manage stress and related illness in their lives.

Phyllis holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from CalState LA and a master's degree in Marital and Family Therapy with a specialization in Clinical Art Therapy, from Loyola Marymount University. As a certified Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy (PRYT) Practitioner, Phyllis blends the healing power of yoga with her life experience and formal education.

A successful small business owner for 14 years and a native of Los Angeles, Phyllis plans to open The Purple Turtle Healing Arts Center in the future. She says the best thing about Phoenix Rising is that it has taught her to have a better relationship with herself, which allows her to have deeper, closer, more meaningful relationships with others. She finds the work empowering and very healing.

Contact Phyllis at purpleturtleheal@aol.com or 323-661-2165 or cell 213-321-3631.

Anatomy of a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy (PRYT) Session

PRYT sessions can be transformative, revealing, healing and relaxing. They can help reveal how life pressures affect your body, health and moods.

The session begins with a centering, where you let go of your day and focus on yourself and your body. Next, Phyllis guides you through a body scan, where you check in and become more aware of all of your body parts, taking note of anything that comes up. You may do some very simple supported warm-up exercises before Phyllis guides you into yoga poses, which are chosen based on your dialogue and your focus for the session. In a safe and nurturing environment, she holds and supports you in the yoga stretch, allowing the body to fully relax and the mind to let go of typical thinking patterns. At this point, you may become aware of recent, past or unconscious feelings or incidents. Phyllis maintains a dialoguing process throughout the session to guide you to your own discoveries and conclusions. As the session ends, Phyllis guides you through an integration, where you can begin making connections between the results of the session, your life and your responses to life.

While most sessions take place on the floor on an oversized, thickly-padded, comfortable yoga mat, sessions can be adapted for people who can’t get down on the mat comfortably, or who are bedridden. Accommodations can also be made for people who do not want to be physically touched.

• release fears, anxieties and stress
• enhance body awareness, strength and flexibility
• gain clarity around life issues
• deep relaxation

Experience a Session

If you're new to this type of work, you will likely enjoy the process of focusing attention on yourself in a nonjudgmental, loving, and respectful atmosphere. Beginning sessions will be a time to plant the seeds to better express yourself in life.

Those who are experienced at seeking connections between body, mind and spirit can reach a deeper level of understanding and personal integration. Myriad results are possible, depending on your goals and desires.

What clients say...

"I really felt Phyllis was present and responsive. Her touch, voice, and pace were soft and gentle. I felt safe and secure in her hands. Phyllis led me to a place I wouldn't have gone on my own, and helped me reach a type of 'knowing' I'm not accustomed to. Body, mind, and spirit were in cahoots today!" L.S., Art Therapist

"Phyllis is very much in tune and sensitive with the person receiving the session. She helped by gently guiding me into a response about what's happening to me. She is genuine in the treatment and receptive to my limitations. Thanks Phyllis." Bettina T., Accounting Coordinator

"After my session I felt less body pain, was more relaxed and was able to let go. I believe Phyllis is a natural healer. She is a very easy person to open up with and trust on a mental and physical level." Dawn Lucia, Licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist, Silverlake

Click here for more client testimonials.

Set Up An Appointment

Please call or email Phyllis for an appointment or further information. She has a home studio location in Los Feliz, or can come to your home at your request.

(323) 661-2165 or cell (213) 321-3631.
purpleturtleheal@aol.com

A session lasts from 1 to 1½ hours. Please allow up to 1-3/4 hours for the initial session, and wear loose comfortable clothing to allow for easier movement. Men are asked to wear either bicycle shorts or briefs under their loose clothing. Also, it is advisable to not eat at least an hour before a session. If you need something to tide you over, a piece of fruit or yogurt is recommended.

$80.00 Per Session
SPECIAL OFFER — First Time Introductory Session: $60.00
In-home Sessions — Please call for a quote (special offer does not apply)

Events

Level 1 Training coming to Southern California

March 10-13, 2006
The Body Works, Studio City, CA

During the training, individual Phoenix Rising sessions and massage appointments will be available on request for an additional fee. Sign-up sheets will be available on 1st day of training.

Contact Phoenix Rising for program information and registration
www.pryt.com  or call 1-800-288-9642 

Two-hour Workshops:
An Introduction to Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy

Come and experience firsthand what this healing modality is all about, and understand why hundreds of people worldwide, including yoga teachers, body workers, massage therapists, and psychotherapists have trained to become practitioners. In this workshop you will be introduced to the Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy approach and guided through a yoga-based body-mind experience that will invite you to tap into the wisdom of your own body and connect it to what's happening in your life.

$15 pre-registration/$20 at door.

Workshops to be announced soon. If you would like to be notified directly, please contact Phyllis with your email address and ask to be added to her emailing list.

Retreats

Spring 2006: women's weekend yoga and art experiential retreat: details to come

Spring or Fall 2007: week-long yoga and art experiential retreat abroad: details to come.

The meaning of Purple Turtle Healing

I am often asked why I chose the symbol of a turtle for my healing business. In fact, in one of those enlightening instances where the Universe moves quickly to bestow a gift — the turtle chose me. Click here for the story.