12/01/2026
Somatic movement is mindful, exploratory movement that invites you to sense and move from the inside out — rather than aiming for a particular shape or external form — with attention on 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠.
In this practice, we listen for the body’s cues — noticing tension, ease, breath, or where we want to move next. Movements may include rocking, pulsing, spiralling, shaking, or simply sensing into a joint or muscle group to allow it to unwind.
𝗪𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:
The first 90 minutes of this workshop are dedicated to movement, gradually preparing the body to settle and become quieter. After a short break, we’ll conclude with an exploration of meditation, offering two simple, accessible techniques. 𝘐 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 — 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶.
𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫:
💚 Accessing greater freedom in the body, especially if your usual movement, sport, or exercise is very structured or intense.
💚 Tending to pain, stress, trauma, or fatigue by reconnecting with the body’s innate intelligence.
💚 Shifting out of feeling “tired but wired” and creating the conditions for deep rest.
No experience required.
𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐫 () is an integrative somatic facilitator (300-hour trauma-informed training), yoga teacher and writer/poet with a special interest in intuitive body wisdom and a passion for dance. Renata prioritises nourishing, whole-body movement and encourages you to be yourself and follow your curiosity. She feels most at home in wild places and offers a unique movement experience inspired by the South African bushveld.
📷 Todd Trapani
