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☾ trauma-informed somatic yoga
restorative + slow flow
breathwork + meditation
lets deeply nourish our mind, body + soul together

11/02/2025

n o v e m b e r 🌙

✨️important: only one in person group class this month + I will not be holding group classes in December. they will resume in January.

november group class: observe the release - 11.18 at 630pm at The BellFlower. space is limited so save your spot sooner rather than later if your wanting to practice with me one more time before the new year.

november also brings a new, no cost community offering - inward.

this is an invitation to meet ourselves with softness. nurturing the parts of us that crave compassion. tending to your inner self, your inner child. where you can be held. where you can be heard. where you can be loved.

this gentle, grounding yoga practice is designed to help you cultivate awareness of internal sensations and feelings within to help us connect the mind and body while fostering a deeper sense of self-awareness and emotional release.

expect intuitive movement, gentle, restorative flow, breathwork + space to feel.

*needed to attend: 2 devices - one to live stream class, one to play my provided music list (ie: your phone + a computer)

this class is an online offering + space is limited to 12 participants- sunday 11.23 at 4pm.

✨️ one on one Somatic Healing Sessions offered in November on Wednesdays only due to studio space availability.

save your spot in these classes or book a one on one by clicking here: https://lunasomaticwellness.as.me/classofferings

10/24/2025

why I chose to buy 100% cotton sheets + blankets for my clients to use during our massage sessions - because it will be gentle to your body.

• cotton is naturally hypoallergenic + reduces skin irritation

• cotton's natural softness minimizes friction against your skin, which is beneficial for those with sensitive skin

• cottons breathability allows for air flow to help regulate body temperature + promote rest

• cotton is a natural fabric grown from the earth + benefits hormonal health by avoiding endocrine-disrupting chemicals

if you or a loved one could benefit from trauma-informed bodywork, I invite you to join my waitlist linked below. ♡

https://forms.gle/9QxHHyRqof9DffUY7

10/22/2025

I warmly welcome you to join me on the mat for a trauma-informed, mindful exploration of the body through a somatic slow flow practice
next week at The Bellflower, Tues 10.28 6:30pm

We are ever-changing, ever-evolving beings who are deeply connected to our bodies wisdom. Our thoughts and emotions are woven into each other, intertwined within our bodies' movement patterns.When we forcefully restrict our bodies innate movements we further disconnect from our innerselves.

But when we allow the body to speak through its own intentional movements, the mind shifts into rest. The body knows how to unwind and release the stored energies.

This is an invitation to allow me to hold space for you to connect with your innerself, to unravel. Quiet the mind and surrender to the natural flow of the body.

save your spot here: https://lunasomaticwellness.as.me/unraveloct

10/05/2025

candlelit + restful + soul nourishing
restorative somatic yoga

✨️one week from today ✨️

limited spaces available. save your spot in class here: https://lunasomaticwellness.as.me/openfromwithin

10/01/2025

o c t o b e r 🍂

two group classes offered this month + a soul nourishing, no cost offer in the works, so keep an eye on my posts for that opportunity!

one-on-one Somatic Healing Sessions continue to be available on Wednesdays + Saturdays and are held at Embody Healing Collective.

all group classess + one-on-ones are priced on a sliding scale to help keep my offerings financially accessible to all.

direct links to sign up for these specific classes + one-on-ones are linked my stories. As always, class and other offerings can be booked through my website : www.lunasomaticwellness.com

come rest with me
♡ chelsea

09/16/2025

Hi friends! Were under a week away from our next class at The BellFlower!

I warmly welcome you to join me on the mat for a trauma-informed, gentle opening of the hips with the intention to observe the release of stored emotional energy.

Emotions manifest in our minds + bodies in the form of energy. Energy that we've carried from our past into our present. Energy from the unknowns of our future. While this energy manifests within us, our bodies are carrying an immense, invisible weight.

This energy is the root that detaches us from our own body + inner self. This energy shrinks the breath. It makes the mind doubt the reasoning behind our aches + pains. It silences our bodies' screams to release it.

But, our breath, though it may be shallow, can deepen once more. As we unwind the body and explore hidden layers within, we can discover the freedom to express ourselves. To uncover + release this energy. Navigate its waves. Allow us to finally tell the body, I hear you.

In a world that constantly tells us to suppress our emotions, this practice invites you to observe the release.

Know that when practicing with me if you ever experience any emotions arise you are encouraged to acknowledge them and release them however that may look for you. ♡

Space limted. Sign up here to save your spot: https://lunasomaticwellness.as.me/observetherelease

09/07/2025

We are ever-changing, ever-evolving beings who are deeply connected to our bodies wisdom. Our thoughts and emotions are woven into each other, intertwined within our bodies' movement patterns.When we forcefully restrict our bodies innate movements we further disconnect from our innerselves.

But when we allow the body to speak through its own intentional movements, the mind shifts into rest. The body knows how to unwind and release the stored energies.

This is an invitation to allow me to hold space for you to connect with your innerself, to unravel. Quiet the mind and surrender to the natural flow of the body.

I warmly welcome you to join me this Thursday for a trauma-informed, mindful exploration of the body through a somatic slow flow practice.
All supplies needed to attend are provided. Sliding scale pricing starting at $15.

🦋 Thursday 9.11
🌙 7pm
🧘🏻‍♀️ Kalamazoo Counseling Center
✨ ️sign up here: https://lunasomaticwellness.as.me/unravel

09/02/2025

Helping your nervous system move into the rest-and-digest state takes work.

Many of us tend to spend more time in fight/flight/freeze/fawn. Most of the world expects us to be in a go, go, go environment where rest feels unproductive and productivity is praised.

So in order to acheive a more balanced state, it is something that needs to be intentionally done.

Intentionally slowing down can be hard, but starting small can make a big impact overall. Below I've listed some techniques you can add if your not already doing + some you can incorporate into your current daily schedule.

• mind-body techniques: slow moving yoga (restorative, yin, or slow flow), meditation + deep breathing or similar breathing exercises, get a massage, draw or paint a scenic picture, put on your favorite playlist + dance

• slowing your movements down: slow walks in nature, slowing down when you eat, brush your teeth, getting dressed, taking a warm bath or shower, take a nap or sleep in when you have the opportunity to

• daily schedule changes: give yourself extra time to arrive to work/events to reduce the stress of feeling behind, vagus nerve stimulation like humming + singing in the car, avoid watching the news-most of it is negativity + fear mongering anyways-, be mindful of your scrolling on social media + unfollow those pages + people that don't align with you + your values ♡

*these are not something you do all at once. remember the goal is to reduce the stressful response, so if it feels like too much to for you to do in the moment, skip it + try for a different time or day.

Nervous system regulation takes work but your mind, body + soul will enjoy the benefits of less stress, better sleep, less daily pain + body tension when it can feel safe enough to shift into a rest and digest state.

Slow down, take your time + be gentle with yourself ♡

08/31/2025

september 🍂

schedule changes to note:

• we held our last group class at Portage Family Healing Center in August. I am so grateful for Jessica for sharing her beautiful space and her encouragement and support for me + my small business. I appreciate you ♡

• but I will still be holding classes in Portage! group classes will now be held at Kalamazoo Counseling Center - 5084 Lovers Lane- in the same building as Trestlewood Pediatrics.

• classes at The Bellflower continue as planned ᵕ̈

looking for a trauma-informed yoga class? your warmly invited to join me in a small group class, live online options, or have a more personalized experience with a one on one somatic healing session. all schedule options available on my website www.lunasomaticyoga.com

08/26/2025

Having a regulated nervous system means balance/yin + yang.

Life will always have highs and lows where your body is going to respond by activating the Sympathetic Nervous System (fight/flight/freeze/fawn) or the Parasympathetic Nervous System (rest + digest). These responses are vital to keeping us out of harms way and these two NS responses thrive when they are in equilibrium.

When your body perceives an experience as a threat, it is going to activate the SNS- aka: quick! run away from the bear chasing you!

But unfortunately were not always running from a bear when our NS responds like we are. And sometimes our body has difficulty coming out of that state. A body who remains in a flight/flight state could be experiencing hightened anxiety, high alert to their surroundings, increased body tension, fast heart rate, shallow breathing, etc.

When we are in an environment where we can let our guard down and allow the body to activate the parasympathetic system- rest + disgest, we can induce relaxation. Slow down our breathing and heart rate, soften the tension, have better quality of sleep, etc.

Both responses have importance, but helping the body balance the two is vital for our physical, mental + spiritual wellbeing.

Next upcoming post ill go further into ways to work towards finding that balance and why the mind + body needs it. ♡

08/23/2025

Nervous system regulation is a huge component of my practice + why I chose to teach specific yoga class types only such as restorative + slow flow classes.

Your nervous system thrives in slowing down.

Throughout next week I will be posting a nervous system series to shine some light on what exactly it means to regulate your nervous system, why your mind + body need it, and how it can be a beneficial component to your healing journey. Follow along to learn more ♡

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