The first time I went on a retreat, I had no idea what to expect. It actually wasn’t even my idea. I was invited to attend with a friend, but at the last minute, they couldn’t go. Like many moments before this one, I just leaped and found myself halfway across the world, in India.

Everybody has trauma. Meaning, every body fas trauma.

Deep in the pores, the fascia, the bones, trauma is woven into our very being, shaping how we move, react, and feel. From the tightness in our shoulders to the heaviness in our chest, trauma manifests itself in countless ways, often lingering long after the mind has consciously processed it.

Somatics views the mind as an embodied aspect of the Self, linking movement to the structuring and attending of consciousness. By prioritizing the internal experience of movement over external perception, somatic practices profoundly influence the embodiment of movement.

Breathing, as we know, is an automatic function of our respiratory system. It is the very essence of life, vital for our survival.

Taking retreat is essential. It’s a moment to pause and tune inwards, free from the constant pulls of daily life. Retreat life ushers in profound introspection.

Rooted in a profound connection between mindfulness and bodily awareness, somatic practices bring to light a transformative approach to our body-mind connection.