ABOUT SOYALA:
one afternoon in the early winter of 1998 robin found herself laying on the snow covered ground in suburban massachusetts wondering if she was paralyzed. she had just been bucked off a horse and, though luckily she found she could move her legs and body again within a few minutes of the fall, she had suffered multiple compression fractures in her thoracic spine. in some ways, this injury was the birthplace of soyala spiritual school of awakening.
after the accident it was suggested that a telepathic animal communicator might be able to help sort out what had gone wrong, a way to gather more subtle information from all perspectives to see if the behavior leading to the fall had been a mistake. this insight gained from this unexpected source led to robin training in telepathic animal communication which was the portal off her existing path and into her spiritual awakening.
robin’s eclectic and obsessive study style exposed her to many different teachers and lineages in a compact timeframe, while she also maintained long term, deep relationships with her primary teachers. from telepathic animal communication, robin moved into training in traditional shamanic healing practices for many years, getting a master’s degree in counseling psychology, and continuing to explore energy work, internal family systems, yoga training, homeopathy, flower essences, ancestral clearing, and tibetan buddhism.
what robin discovered was that there was a certain thread of TRUTH running through all the pathways that “worked.” a vast open field of love that was always already present, a belief in the inherent awakened compassion of humanity, a skill set of open, kind, presence cultivated towards all parts of the self, to ultimately lead us to healing our experiences in the external world. these threads easily wove into the teachings and practices that you find creating the tapestry that is soyala spiritual school of awakening.
after years of offering one on one sessions, as well as large and small group work, robin was clear that the energy of her business “soyala,” had nothing to do with her personality and everything to do with these threads of TRUTH - the tapestry of theory, insight and practices that was held in everything that moved through the business. she excitedly realized that there was a clear system to the practices, a structured way to approach the collection of tools that was consistently meeting the desires and needs of people who came to “soyala” looking for spiritual guidance and embodied awakening support.
enter hannah garrison, serial entrepreneur and female business magician - who was also exploring her own spiritual path. the perfect overlap of mental acuity and spiritual expansiveness, combined with a complimentary skillset, made the partnership flow. as well as cultivating a kindred friendship, robin and hannah collaborated on the best ways to allow this spiritual path to reach people with ease, finesse, professionality levels that create safety, and sustainability.
at soyala spiritual school of awakening, we work with the deep belief that awakening happens within and through the human body as the primary pathway and instrument while we are having an embodied experience here on earth. we utilize experiential practices that guide us towards our already awakened nature, resting in our embodiment. we train in high levels of self-awareness, bringing deep welcoming and compassion to all of our parts and patterns - regardless of origin or perceived role. we believe that we must learn to embody love for no reason at all towards ourselves, if we are going to be able to co-create a more compassionate reality for all beings. we believe in the power of sangha, open honest community spaces, to amplify and validate both our struggles and awakenings. we find that the tools and practices of soyala spiritual are open and flexible to compliment exisiting mental health strategies. we welcome grief and suffering as holy and sacred, joy and peace as birthrights, and liberation as entirely possible.
FOUNDER
robin sandomirsky
robin lives in the lakes region of new hampshire with her blended family of eight, a growing herd of cats, and a black-thumb plant collection. she began her spiritual journey at the tender and troubled age of nineteen, and though she repeatedly tried to put it all down and be “normal,” there has simply been a calling inside of her that was impossible to ignore.
she has been working as a healer and guide, using her luminary intuitive style, for over twenty years. she posesses a unique ability to weave together multiple modalities to create a cohesive understanding of spirituality, and an approachable practice style that can meet you at any level whether you are new to your path, or have been traveling for lifetimes.
robin maintains a devoted daily practice and studies with her own teachers regularly but still grabs a glass of wine with friends and curses like a horny sailor. she is equally comfortable with death work and pleasure practice. she will wake you up in the middle of the night to talk about past lives and her ego attachment to her mind. radical awakening is the central desire of her lifetime.
hannah garrison
Most days Garrison isn’t quite sure which way is up. As a neurodivergent human she vacillates fluidly between extreme confidence and suffering. This duality has delivered to her the tools needed for her dynamic career.
Garrison is a versatile and engaging businesswoman. 20+ years as an adept and adaptable entrepreneur have gifted her an immense range of skills that have equipped her with the ability to handle most anything work throws at her. A deep love and understanding of numbers grounds her work - her fluid and feminine understanding of financial strength is as unique as she. Adept as a marketer and strategist - Garrison speaks fluent internet. Time-saving systems, clear communication and prioritization are the gifts that have allowed her projects to thrive time and time again. Her successes have multiplied reliably and across disciplines. Her steadfast commitment to helping other is the forefront of her game. Work with her as a partner, as an employee, as a client - Garrison will not disappoint.
TEAM
amanda tisdel
Growing up Amanda spent most of her time in nature, playing barefoot in the river and forest near her home. Expansion, exploration and curiosity drive her spiritual quest of coming back home into her own body. Amanda is exploring enlivening the body with breath and movement and liberating her own true essence expression as an inspiration pathway for others who also feel called to awaken through the body in this lifetime.
Amanda is often in the parks and on the beaches of Southern California leading yoga classes and co-creating events with friends to gather the community and cultivate compassionate embodiment.
kristen davis
Kristen has twenty plus years of experience in social work, social justice and non-profit leadership and has had the enormous privilege of walking along side many human beings living with rare and chronic illness. This life journey has helped her study the art of riding the edges of impermanence, experiencing vast joy and great grief and witnessing ultimate hope and possibility each day. Over time, and through practice, Kristen found her spirituality is a place to rest and receive and to exhale deeply, as well as a pathway to cultivating curiosity and compassion towards what arises in both her internal and external world.
When not wandering around her yard or looking up at the sky, Kristen can be found visiting the ocean, eating oysters, looking for the perfect emoji or gif to send to friends and laughing loudly.