Somatics Workshops

Education & Exploration of the Mind Body Connection

Getting To Know Your Nervous System

Next Workshop

April 11, 2026 from 9:00am to 12:00pm

Gather Wellness Center in Lyman, ME

This experiential workshop offers a grounding introduction to the autonomic nervous system. Through a blend of gentle movement, breath work, and guided meditation, you’ll learn how to recognize the signals your body sends in moments of stress and calm. We’ll explore the five primary defensive states (fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and flop) and how they show up in everyday life.

By developing awareness of these patterns, you’ll begin to understand your body’s unique rhythms and responses and build the capacity to shift toward regulation with greater ease. Together, we’ll practice tools for settling the nervous system and nurturing a compassionate connection with yourself.

    • You want to feel more present, safe, and connected to your body. No prior experience required.

    • You’ve heard about the nervous system but don’t know where to start or haven’t explored it in your own body.

    • You regularly practice mind body connection but still find yourself triggered at times.

    • A clearer map of your mind and body under stress

    • Trauma-informed tools and practices to build regulation skills

    • Greater awareness of the safety and calm already within you