GayleForce Somatic Healing

10/13/2026

Stretching is a generous gift you can give yourself. Muscles are forgiving. They are grateful no matter what. I invite you to explore the sensation of stretching. With no goal in mind, notice where it starts, where it travels, when it softens.

10/03/2026

Autumn asks us outside. Ride the North Branch Trail from Chicago as the leaves turn this month, or walk a shorter stretch closer to the Chicago Botanic Garden. Picnic at the Stone Family Picnic Glade, with a view of the Japanese Garden. The trail through the garden is free and open during the Botanic Garden hours. Find maps and routes for every level on the Forest Preserves of Cook County website.

09/30/2026

Find yourself in a comfortable spot and notice an object that is nearby. It could be a book, a snack, a speck of dust. Let the gaze be soft, maybe tender. Then, when you become curious for a shift, or for fun, imagine seeing the space between you and the object. That’s it. When you’re ready, consider: did anything change, inside your body or outside?

09/01/2026

You may have noticed some changes in the way I describe my offerings over the past year as I layered Somatic Coaching fully into my work. The most obvious place you’ll see that is my new website, GayleForce.co. I welcome you to give it a visit, explore and perhaps discover just what you’ve been looking for.

[photos by Maija Martin⚡️Chicago Brand Photographer]

08/07/2026