06/07/2026
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 ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ ๐ข๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ก๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ .
In this practice, we listen for the bodyโs 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. Weโll finish up with 10 minutes of somatic free dance.
๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ ๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฉ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ซ:
๐ Accessing greater freedom in the body, especially if your usual movement, sport, or exercise is very structured or intense.
๐ Tending to pain, stress, trauma, or fatigue by reconnecting with the bodyโs innate intelligence.
๐ Shifting out of feeling โtired but wiredโ and creating the conditions for deep rest.
No experience required.
๐๐๐ง๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฉ๐๐ซ 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.
๐ท Todd Trapani
