Verena Rueckert

As a Yoga Teacher, Postpartum Doula, and former pediatric nurse, I have spent years bridging the gap between physical support and deep emotional healing.My expertise, however, is not just professional; it is deeply personal.Living with autoimmune challenges like arthritis took me on a profound journey of trial and error to find relief.While I personally lean on an Ayurvedic lifestyle to support my well-being, my professional focus is on deep nervous system regulation.I use Hatha Yoga, Breathwork, and Yoga Nidra not just to relax the body, but to train the brain.My goal is to help you slow down and "notice" what is really there, without jumping to conclusions, creating the safety required for true healing.The Vivid-Shift retreat represents a full-circle moment for me.I personally worked with my two co-hosts, experts in Pain Reprocessing Therapy and physical rehabilitation, to navigate my own recovery.Their guidance helped me rebuild strength and, most importantly, regain trust in my body.I bring this unique perspective of having been both the patient and the practitioner to help you find your own path to feeling better.Credentials:RYT®500 Yoga Teacher (Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco, Swami Ramananda, Swami Divyananda)Yoga for Arthritis Teacher (Dr. Stephanie Moonaz)Registered Pediatric Nurse (Germany, 10 years experience)Postpartum Doula (San Francisco, since 2016)Additional Trainings and Certifications: RYT® 500 Hatha Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Breathwork, Raja Yoga, Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist, Shirodhara Oil Treatment, Sound Healing, Restorative and Yin Yoga.