Introductory overview

This is the first recording in the audio series Nurturing an Embodied Relationship with Ourselves!

What can you expect?

* a warm & enthusiastic welcome 

* a discussion of questions such as: what is somatics? why engage in somatic practices?

* details about how the series is structured

* guidance to support you in your journey of embodied exploration

Snippets:

"As we move through each step, you’ll be prompted to bring attention to what you're experiencing in your body, in the form of physical sensations, energies, imagery, and colors, including those which are subtle or ambiguous... I encourage you to grant yourself permission to honor whatever arises within you before your mind jumps in with explanations or critiques."

"I encourage you to approach your journey with these somatic practices as a process of exploration and discovery, as an exercise of deep listening to your body in its own language, in which there is no wrong or right, and no need to strive, force, achieve, or fix. Somatic inquiry is a gradual, quiet, and non-linear process of cultivating sensory awareness and discernment."

"You always have choices about how you engage. I am here with you as your guide and companion and all of what I offer is an invitation. It is up to you to opt in, adapt, or opt out of anything I put forward. I encourage you to honor what is most supportive for you in any given moment."

"Each of us has a body and within our bodies we carry wisdom about our own lived experiences. Somatic practices are simply a tool by which to uncover and bring forward the full breadth and depth of our humanity. May the somatic practices in this series support you in holding a gentle, curious, and compassionate space for all of what is present in your body."

Feel free to listen to the introductory overview in its entirety (9+ minutes long)