A little about us…
The Snug is an inclusive therapeutic space for children and young people to explore embodied awareness through movement and yoga therapy. Launched in 2022 by Rebecca Earle and Gemma Carey Clarke, they wanted to provide a safe and joyful space for young people in their community.
Our approach is child-centred, trauma informed, creative, compassionate and playful. Sessions empower young people to explore their inner and outer world, feeling more connected and content.
Our vision is for as many young people to have the opportunity to be empowered by this approach. We believe all young people are unique and know what they need- we just support them in this realisation.
We have extensive experience of working in various settings and with other professional organisations. We are committed to working ethically, and have regular supervision.
Gemma Carey Clarke
I have worked with children from a young age and qualified as a teacher in 2006, working in various mainstream and alternative settings. In a bid to learn more about additional needs I studied an MSc in Inclusion and Special Education in 2009. My ‘Aha’ moment came when I realised that children cannot learn if they are emotionally unregulated, stressed and overwhelmed. As a keen yoga practitioner, I retrained as a yoga teacher and a Yoga Therapist for children. I have shared these techniques since 2014 and work with schools, therapeutic provisions, charities and the local authority.
My approach is light-hearted, natural, non-judgemental and aimed to help young people feel more comfortable, connected and content.
I receive regular supervision from a clinical psychologist.
The Snug is such a calming and positive environment where we can both truly relax when normally I’m on high alert at all times and D is anxious and unpredictable. There is never any pressure or expectation and I’ve lost count of the times I’ve cried during our sessions as it’s not often we allow ourselves that release and I know that D is safe and happy.
A Happy Parent
Holly Boardman
My Journey as a yoga teacher is interwoven with my career as a registered nurse and specialist community public health nurse. In these roles I have had the opportunity to provide care using a holistic approach considering a person’s physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing.
I have worked in many health settings and more recently in schools across Norfolk and Suffolk where I realised the need for more compassion and understanding for our young people and their overall health. Witnessing the impact of stress and anxiety on young people firsthand only fuelled my passion for sharing the transformative benefits of yoga, including breathing practises and movement therapy. I was determined to provide a nurturing environment for children and young people where they feel safe, happy and connected.
The holistic sessions that I offer are child-led and playful. They include body focussed activities like yoga to promote emotional regulation and self awareness. The sessions encourage young people to reconnect with their bodies and emotions by helping to mindfully feel the sensations and impulses. This somatic process leads to a better relationship with their behaviours. The research shows that this supports and cultivates resilience, and can even reset the nervous system after continued practice and therefore, help our young people to manage stressful situations.
My approach is compassionate, trauma informed and intuitive.
A little about us…
The Snug is an inclusive therapeutic space for children and young people to explore embodied awareness through movement and yoga therapy. We wanted to provide a safe and joyful space for young people in our community.
Our approach is child-centred, trauma informed, creative, compassionate and playful. Sessions empower young people to explore their inner and outer world, feeling more connected and content. Our vision is for as many young people to have the opportunity to be empowered by this approach. We believe all young people are unique and know what they need- we just support them in this realisation.
We have extensive experience of working in various settings and with other professional organisations. We are committed to working ethically, and have regular supervision.
Gemma Carey Clarke
I have worked with children from a young age and qualified as a teacher in 2006, working in various mainstream and alternative settings. In a bid to learn more about additional needs I studied an Msc in Inclusion and Special Education in 2009. My ‘Aha’ moment came when I realised that children cannot learn if they are emotionally unregulated, stressed and overwhelmed. As a keen yoga practitioner, I retrained as a yoga teacher and a Yoga Therapist for children. I have shared these techniques since 2014 and work with schools, therapeutic provisions, charities and the local authority.
My approach is light-hearted, natural, non-judgemental and aimed to help young people feel more comfortable, connected and content.
I receive regular supervision from a clinical psychologist.
Holly Boardman
My Journey as a yoga teacher is interwoven with my career as a registered nurse and specialist community public health nurse. In these roles I have had the opportunity to provide care using a holistic approach considering a person’s physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing.
I have worked in many health settings and more recently in schools across Norfolk and Suffolk where I realised the need for more compassion and understanding for our young people and their overall health. Witnessing the impact of stress and anxiety on young people firsthand only fuelled my passion for sharing the transformative benefits of yoga, including breathing practises and movement therapy. I was determined to provide a nurturing environment for children and young people where they feel safe, happy and connected.
The holistic sessions that I offer are child-led and playful. They include body focussed activities like yoga to promote emotional regulation and self awareness. The sessions encourage young people to reconnect with their bodies and emotions by helping to mindfully feel the sensations and impulses. This somatic process leads to a better relationship with their behaviours. The research shows that this supports and cultivates resilience, and can even reset the nervous system after continued practice and therefore, help our young people to manage stressful situations.
My approach is compassionate, trauma informed and intuitive.
The Snug is such a calming and positive environment where we can both truly relax when normally I’m on high alert at all times and D is anxious and unpredictable. There is never any pressure or expectation and I’ve lost count of the times I’ve cried during our sessions as it’s not often we allow ourselves that release and I know that D is safe and happy.
A Happy Parent
We support all young people
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