I am thrilled to be hosting The Art of Healing: A Yoga & Meditation series that integrates Trauma-Informed Yoga, Somatic Experiencing®, and a meditation technique utilizing Transforming Touch® therapy. My goal for this series is to equip participants with tools for enhanced body awareness, support nervous system regulation, and create a safe, compassionate environment for self-discovery and empowerment of choice.
What does somatic mean?
The term ‘soma’ originates from Greek, signifying ‘the living body as known from within’ or understood by the Self. This sense of ‘knowing’ represents a state of wholeness. Somatic therapy offers an experiential method for integrating the mind and body. Trauma often leads to pain, overwhelm, and coping mechanisms that disconnect us from feeling at home in our bodies, resulting in an inner split.
What will the classes look like?:
45 minute gentle yoga class through lens of somatic (body) awareness (trauma-informed).
30 minute group healing meditation with Transforming Touch® (this will be intentional touch in supporting nervous system regulation).
15 minute discussion/questions, reflections, education.
Before class I will be emailing students with information to support their experience. I will also be available by email for any questions or concerns that that may come up.
General Outline
Week One
The practice of Felt sense, What is it and how do I access it?
Week Two
The “Ceptions” Introception, Exteroception, Neuroception, Proprioception
How the body takes in information to tell us whether the environment or the people around us are “safe”
Week Three
The cost of doing business – Allostatic Load. How to lessen the “stress load” on the body.
Week Four
Connecting to the different parts of us, and the practice of self-compassion.
I hope to see you there! If you have any questions please feel free to reach out by email to me at caroldean@somatictherapykelowna.ca
Warmly yours,
Caroldean Jude
Somatic Trauma Therapist
Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner
Transforming Touch® Practitioner
Internal Family Systems® Therapist