Intelligent Yoga, Somatic Awareness, Equipment Pilates & Mindful Practices
Yoga/Pilates and Mindful practices - suitable for grown ups who are ready to support their health & well-being in a way that is wholly beneficial to bodimind.
“Soma supports you for life, to be at ease with yourself, comfortable in your own skin, feel fully connected and whole.”
— Henrietta, founder of Soma - bodimind evolution
DO YOU WANT TO:
Develop strength
Improve mobility/fluidity
Enhance concentration and memory
Feel connected to your own nature
Relieve back/neck/shoulder pain
Relieve stress, anxiety and boost mood
Enjoy a better night’s sleep
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Soma practices include:
Specialised Yoga, Somatic Movement Education/Therapy & Equipment Pilates
Bespoke Private Tuition
Mindful Practices, Intuning & Relaxation Techniques
Wellness Retreats
Workshops
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Try this short practice
Why not try this short practice to prepare your body, through gentle somatic recalibration, to come into stillness and into relaxation. Suitable for anyone willing to feel sensations. This practice is very gentle, but always take the necessary precautions. See note below.
PLEASE NOTE: this practice supports the release of tension around the neck, shoulders and lower back. If you have structural damage to the neck or your lower back, although this is a very gentle practice, always check with your GP before undergoing any form of exercise. The visual part of the video is for reference only, come to lying down on your mat and simply listen and feel. Music by Shaman’s Dream, African Dreams
SOMA - Bodimind Evolution
Be it Soma Yoga; flowing movement practices, sometimes described as moving meditations, or Pilates (and equipment) to strengthen muscles, mobilise joints, create fluidity in your spine, and improve your range of motion.
Soma Deep Relax supports a quietening and calming down of the mind, and can be practiced seated or lying down.
Replace old habits that no longer serve you, and safely create healthy neuromuscular pathways that will support you for the whole of your life.
The somatic techniques taught will be explored individually, and in sequences to suit all capabilities, and support you to practice safely and effectively.
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SOMA Founder Henrietta
“Soma has evolved exactly when it needed to, in times of stress, isolation, disconnect from others and the world, so that you may recharge, replenish and nourish your whole life. Embrace the changes and know it’s never too late to reconnect body and mind.”
Henrietta is a Senior Somatic Movement Educator and has spent many years working with somatic awareness and integration techniques for enhancing the human experience. She is a Radical Ecology Professional and her authority as Presenter is based on the authenticity and commitment of her own personal practice.
When teaching, Henrietta uses clear language that guides you into gentle somatic practices based on slow rhythmic movements guided by sensitivity to sensations, developing pathways of integrity that are deeply nourishing.
Learn how to love yourself, be comfortable in your own skin and feel the sensations that your body generates. As we age it is more important than ever to keep moving intelligently and in a way that is wholly supportive and nourishing for your body.
Henrietta has since completed a one year intensive and comprehensive training programme in Pilates and Equipment Pilates. Teaching daily from the Movement Studio at Healthhaus, Hotel de France, Jersey.
SOMA - for Health & Wellness
“LOVE YOUR BODY, BEFRIEND YOUR MIND AND BECOME THE WHOLENESS THAT YOU ARE” - Godfri
Soma; taken from Somatic Awareness, means “of the body”. It is rooted in the practice of the body through the breath, flowing movements, our sensitivity to sensations, and in the quietness of stillness. It is through this innate wisdom and intelligence in our body, that we come close to our true nature and deep sense of self.
Soma teaches you, through conscious somatic participation, to get to know yourself more deeply and make the necessary steps toward full integration of bodimind, leading you to the potential for transformation as part of human evolution.
Home practice preview (click in the middle). Music Shaman’s Dream, African Dreams
SOMA PRACTICES
Your Journey into Discovering Who You Are Begins Here!
Soma Yoga: Dynamic Yoga, Somatic Awareness & Embodied Resilience
Soma practices are varied and tailored to suit the individual or group needs.
Whether you choose Somatic Awareness (Dynamic Yoga Training Method), or Embodied Resilience (a moving meditation suitable especially for beginners) you will be invited to feel the sensations in your body and respond intelligently to what you are feeling, creating new neuro-muscular pathways of integrity.
Know what feels nourishing for you, and feel strong, alive and energised.
Specialised Yoga & Somatic Movement Education
SOMA THERAPY: for Health & Wellness
Soma Therapy is based on the trainings of Kinetic Therapy (a non-invasive method of natural healthcare based on the study of mechanics of body movements), Anatomy & Physiology.
This practice is usually done in the privacy of your own home and the sessions are tailored to suit your personal needs. Be it for an ailment or condition or to get back into shape after an illness, soma therapy offers you the opportunity to become whole again.
Personalised & Bespoke
SOMA DEEP RELAX:
for peace of mind
Soma Deep Relax draws on Relaxation and Breathing Techniques, including Somatic Intuning (mindfulness), Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra.
Soma Deep Relax practices are an invitation to quieten your mind, and feel the sensations being generated by your body to support a deep relaxation.
Soma Deep Relax can be practiced sitting or lying down using aids to assist your body into being wholly supported, allowing muscles to soften and release, experience a deep sense of peace.
Rest & Restore
Pilates & Equipment
In 2024 I embarked on a one year comprehensive full time training programme in Equipment Pilates and Pilates. I feel this practice strongly supports my teaching. My strength has improved as has my posture. I am interested in Pilates as Rehabilitation and continue my studies in Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology.
PILATES EQUIPMENT INCLUDE:
Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Ladder Barrel, etc
Private Practices:
Why not try a practice plan tailored to suit your individual goals or needs in the privacy of your own home? Boost self awareness, strengthen your discipline, promote self discovery.
Regularly practice at home and become more disciplined and adept at listening more closely to your body. Deepen your practice and release tension held in the fascial tissue through movement.
Tailored to Suit your Individual Goals or Needs
Soma Workshops & Retreats:
held locally & internationally
Soma Rest & Reset Retreat: fun yoga holidays that include yoga practices, relaxing by the pool and experience local culture.
Soma for Health & Wellness: retreats full of nurturing practices and therapies, lovingly prepared wholesome food, walking meditations. Suitable for anyone recovering from illness or simply needing to detox and relax.
Soma Workshops held throughout the year are suitable for beginners or those who want to deepen their practice with an invitation to feel deeply through step by step progression and instruction.
Recharge & Replenish
SOMA SOUL: Flow Freely
Soma Soul is an improvised fluid yoga/somatic practice to support more spontaneous movement.
Instruction will be kept to a minimum to invite you on a journey of self discovery.
Draw awareness inwards and experience a meditative and happy state of mind through body movement. All done to the delights of world music.
Feel Free
SOMA LOVE: Feel the love
This fully clothed practice is based on Tantra Yoga. You will be put in touch with your deeper nature through a wide range of somatic practices that will allow you to assimilate and integrate your spirituality and sexuality.
Soma love invites you to live and love with authenticity, empathy, compassion and generosity.
Soma love is usually practiced in a workshop setting, individually and in groups over a few days to integrate and embody.
Love is All There Is
Soma practices support you into being:
STRONGER · MORE FLUID· ENERGETIC
BALANCED · PEACEFUL · WHOLE
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Subscriptions
Each SOMA practice is designed to support your body in a manner that is wholly beneficial. There are many to choose from, whether you want a meditative, dynamic, or therapeutic practice to support your individual needs.
There are various subscription packages you can choose from. Weekly package with up to 5 classes, monthly package with up to 20 classes and a yearly package with ongoing unlimited practices throughout the year.
Coming soon.