In our tumultuous world, it’s no surprise that we may often feel disconnected from ourselves, our bodies, and the present moment. But this disconnection can leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in stress patterns.

Without tools to ground ourselves, we often miss the inner guidance that fosters resilience, clarity, and peace. Over the course of this evening, you’ll learn somatic meditation, Buddhist mindfulness, and Somatic Experiencing® (SE) techniques to help you reconnect deeply with yourself. Drawing on the combined wisdom of mindfulness and SE, this class offers powerful practices to regulate the nervous system, access embodied awareness, and develop a compassionate relationship with your inner experience.

Guided by principles of mindful awareness and SE’s focus on nervous system resilience, you’ll learn to cultivate your “felt sense”—an intuitive way of tuning into body sensations and emotions as guides to your inner state. Through gentle somatic exercises, mindful movement, and meditation, you’ll release tension, calm the nervous system, and foster a grounded presence.

Everyone is welcome to participate, regardless of experience with meditation or body-based practices. Please bring a journal for taking notes.