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Awaken the Wild Woman Within: Embody Your Deepest Self and Wise Inner Knowing
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, many women feel disconnected from their truest essence, their deepest knowing, and their innate sense of power. Society, family expectations, and even personal doubts can cloud the path to self-discovery. Yet, there’s an ancient archetype that calls to us from within: the Wild Woman, a wise, untamed force that connects us to our authentic, embodied self.
When we embark on a somatic journey—through practices like Hakomi and somatic therapy—we begin to awaken to this inner wildness. We reclaim our relationship with our Deepest Self and Wise Inner Knowing, stepping into a fullness of being that transcends the limiting beliefs, the doubts, and the noise of the external world. In doing so, we experience a profound sense of wholeness, and from this place of alignment, our fullest expression begins to radiate through every aspect of our lives.
Embracing Your Sensitivity: Holding Your Center as an Empowered Empath – A Hakomi-Inspired Approach
As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) or an Empath, you have an extraordinary capacity to feel deeply. You connect to the world in ways that might seem mysterious or even overwhelming at times, perceiving energies, emotions, and subtle vibrations that others might miss. While this depth of feeling is a gift, it can also leave you feeling fragile, overstimulated, or scattered. In a world that often asks you to be “tougher” or “less emotional,” you may find yourself questioning your place or doubting your sensitivity. Yet the core of your being, the very essence of who you are, is needed now more than ever.
How Is Somatic Therapy Different Than Traditional Therapy?
In a world that often prioritizes the mind over the body, Somatic Coaching offers a transformative alternative—one that honors the body as a gateway to the psyche and a home for your deepest self. Our approach to Somatic Coaching is unique because it combines several powerful modalities, including Hakomi Mindful Somatic Coaching, Somatic Experiencing, Polyvagal Theory, nature-based therapy, and ancient wisdom practices. But the real magic lies in our unwavering commitment to compassionate presence and respect for the body’s wisdom.
Braving the Wilderness - A Somatic Journey
When one embarks on this somatic journey, they are gifted with an embodied relationship to their Deepest Self and Wise Inner Knowing. From this place of innate wholeness, your fullest expression comes through in all you do.
What is the Safe and Sound Protocol?
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a gentle, listening-based therapy designed to help calm the nervous system and improve feelings of safety and connection. Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, SSP is based on Polyvagal Theory and helps reset the nervous system to better respond to stress and trauma.
What is Polyvagal Theory?
Polyvagal Theory, developed by Dr. Stephen Porges, helps us understand how our nervous system responds to safety and threat.
What is Somatic Experiencing?
Somatic Experiencing (SE™) is a body-based approach to healing trauma, stress, and shock stored in the nervous system. Trauma isn't just about the event, but how it affects the body, often keeping us stuck in fight, flight, or freeze responses. SE helps release these stuck patterns, allowing the body to recover and build resilience.
What is Hakomi?
Hakomi is a unique form of psychotherapy that combines mindfulness, somatic awareness, and compassionate exploration resulting in profound healing and self-discovery. Hakomi offers a safe nurturing space to explore your inner world, tune into the wisdom of your body, and embrace transformative self-awareness.