Rynn Burkett - Certified Yoga Therapist

12/05/2025

Vata season (fall–early winter) carries the qualities of wind, cold, and dryness. Vata, governed by air and space, is associated with movement, creativity, and change.

When Vata is out of balance, you may feel ungrounded and scattered, less anchored in yourself. Physically, this may show up as tightness, stiffness, or reduced mobility. Mentally and emotionally, it might feel like restlessness, light sleep, irritability, or having a hard time focusing.

This Ayurvedic yoga therapy sequence offers gentle, nourishing movements to invite in warmth, fluidity, and steadiness, helping your whole soma settle and harmonize.

Tap here to watch and follow along:

An Ayurvedic yoga therapy sequence to invite a felt sense of grounding, centering, and calm.The intention of this practice is to:--Regulate vata imbalance--B...

05/29/2025

05/13/2025

Honored to be facilitating two breakout sessions on the benefits of yoga to support mental health and wellness at Park Central Community’s Mental Health Symposium.

Join us for our Mental Health Symposium featuring keynote speaker Dr. Shanna James! This year’s theme, "The ME in Mental Health," is all about prioritizing self-care, movement, and learning strategies to support your well-being.

📅 Date: May 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
📍 Location: The Commons at Park Central (400 SW 14th Ave. Amarillo, TX 79101)

Breakout Sessions:

∙ Yoga with Rynn Burkett
∙ Physical Fitness with Amarillo Town Club
∙ Meditation & Mindfulness with Amarillo Town Club
∙ Nutrition & Supplements with West Texas RX
∙ Sleep Hygiene with Beedy Sleep Clinic

Register by May 6th to receive a FREE lunch! https://parkcentral.org/mental-health/

05/12/2025

This week, we'd like to take a moment to highlight Rynn, our dedicated Certified Yoga Therapist and Trauma-Informed Yoga Therapy Clinical Facilitator who has spent over 15 years serving children, teens, and adults in our Amarillo community. As a survivor of sexual assault, Rynn brings a deeply personal understanding of the healing power of yoga and expressive arts.

Through their work, Rynn creates space for survivors to express themselves without the need for words, empowering them to shift from merely surviving to truly thriving. By fostering safety and agency within the body, they help individuals reclaim their sense of self in ways that are both authentic and accessible.

Rynn’s work is a beautiful reminder of the strength and resilience within each of us, and we are honored to have them as part of our community.

If you are interested in joining one of our FREE trauma informed yoga sessions please feel free to join us every Tuesday from 6:30–7:30 PM at Family Support Services or virtually on Thursdays from 1:00–2:00 PM.

03/13/2025

Just posted a new short follow-along! 🎶

This pocket practice is intended to invite balance to your soma through the vibrations of your own voice. Tap here to watch and follow along: https://youtu.be/mrT1JwPOIyM?si=oyfc8AS-dE-rRgoX

Enhance your parasympathetic nervous system and slow down sympathetic activation with the vibrations of your voice.

02/26/2025

Trauma-informed yoga focuses on empowering and invitational language, focused on choices.

Throughout class you might hear me say things like:

"As you're ready"
"If you'd like"
"You are in control of your practice"

Remember that there is no right or wrong way to participate in this practice. I am here just as a support—you know your body best.

Many of us know that trauma can live in the body, but did you know that healing can too?

Unlike traditional yoga, trauma-informed yoga is designed with a deep understanding of how trauma affects both the body and mind. This practice creates a safe and empowering space for healing, focusing on choice, breath, and mindful movement to reduce stress, ease anxiety, and support your journey to wellness.

📅 Join us for Trauma-Informed Yoga:
🧘‍♀️ In-Person: Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 PM at Family Support Services
💻 Virtual Option: Thursdays 1:00-2:00 PM (Contact us for the link)

For more information, call 806-342-2500.

02/15/2025

Brandy and I are hosting a free/donation-based virtual gathering for all of us that feeled untethered right now in the chaos. You are NOT alone. 👇🏻

Join Yoga Therapist Rynn Burkett, MA, C-IAYT and Music Therapist Brandy Jenkins, MA, MT-BC on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 6:30 PM Central via Zoom for an evening of meaningful connection and collective care.

More than just a space to pause, this gathering offers:

🌷 Practices to support you when feeling overwhelmed
🎨 Playful exploration through movement, art, and music
🤗 A nurturing space for genuine connection and refuge

Come as you are. ***No art or music experience needed. This will be a free event with donations appreciated***

🌿 RSVP at https://bit.ly/creativeconnections2025 🌿