Somatic Movement
Somatic movement therapy is an embodied awareness practice—what we often call practicing the presence. It is open to all who wish to explore greater freedom—in body, in movement, in life, in ways of thinking and being.
Every experience in our lives is stored not only in the subconscious mind, but in the tissues, posture, and breath of the body—leaving emotional imprints that quietly shape how we live. Somatic therapy offers a way to heal the past not through words or cognition, but through the presence we bring into our movements. The body’s intuitive intelligence then becomes the guide, the therapist, and the healer—enabling deep energetic shifts that often live beyond the reach of the mind.
As the body stretches and moves freely, old emotions, memories, and perspectives surface to be gently witnessed and moved through. When our rigid and dysfunctional patterns begin to soften and unwind, we open to new possibilities—becoming more empowered and conscious participants in our everyday lives.
“In moments of grace, we may enter the inherent order of ceremony, experiencing our bodies as vessels for luminosity, revelation, awe, and wonder. Such encounters help us locate the meaning of our individual lives within the mysteries of the universe.”
—Jane Adler
Our classes are not choreographed or performative. They are guided journeys—structured enough to hold you, yet open enough to allow your own inner movement to emerge.
We practice not to perfect form, but to return to ourselves. To unlearn the rigid patterns that keep us stuck. To explore new ways of moving and, through that, new ways of being.
A regular movement practice like this is not separate from life—it reshapes how we walk through it. It offers us a greater freedom in mobility, agility, strength, ease—not just in the body, but in how we relate, listen, and respond to the many facets of our daily lives.
“Inherent in any given moment—now—is the potential for the lived experience of our bodies as sacred vessels for the mystery of life.”
—James Thomson
Two Pathways of Practice
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Restorative Classes
Slow, mindful, and deeply supportive, restorative classes focus on healing, release, and cultivating ease in the body. Perfect for those recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or simply seeking gentle, nourishing movement.
Example Class Styles:
• Injury & Pain Care – Gentle, tailored movement for physical or emotional sore spots.
• Yin & Restorative Flow – Slow, grounding movement with spacious pauses and guided exploration of different body areas.
• Stretch & Mobility – Gentle, range-of-motion exercises to improve flexibility, release tension, and support everyday movement.
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Dynamic Classes
Playful, expressive, and energizing, dynamic classes invite the body into greater freedom, strength, and creativity—while staying rooted in mindful awareness.
Example Class Styles:
• Moving Through the Body – A head-to-toe movement journey, exploring spontaneous patterns from the crown to the soles of the feet.
• Somatic Flow Journey – An unguided, music-led movement experience beginning with slow, yin-inspired grounding and building into dynamic, freeform expression.
• Movement Play & Puzzles – Creative challenges, partner explorations, and spontaneous movement games that invite curiosity and childlike playfulness.
