Spring Somatic Group Practice

Grief lives in our bodies - in the heaviness of our shoulders, the tightness in our chest, the shallow breath that comes with loss. When words fall short, our bodies hold space for the deep waters of mourning, carrying both our sorrows and our capacity to heal. Somatics offers a gentle, trauma-sensitive approach to navigating grief's landscape through the wisdom of embodied awareness.

This six-week journey creates a safe harbour for those carrying grief in all its forms - whether you're mourning a loved one, processing a significant life change, or holding the quieter griefs that come with being human. Through mindful movement and nervous system regulation practices, we'll explore ways to:

• Honour grief's presence while building resilience

• Find ground when waves of emotion arise

• Release held tension patterns that often accompany loss

• Discover moments of ease even amidst difficulty

• Connect with others who understand grief's territory

• Access your body's natural capacity for healing

Unlike traditional grief support that focuses primarily on talking, somatic practice offers another way through - one that honours the body's role in both holding and transforming our experiences of loss. Here, there's no pressure to "move on" or "get over it." Instead, we create space for grief to be felt, expressed, and gradually integrated at your own pace.

In our supportive community, all expressions of grief are welcome. Whether your loss is fresh or long-held, whether tears come easily or feel stuck, whether you're carrying anticipatory grief or ancestral sorrow - this practice meets you exactly where you are. Together, we'll explore gentle ways to be with what is, while nurturing the deep wisdom and resilience that lives in your body.

Join us for this trauma-informed, grief-informed exploration of embodied healing. Let's walk this path together, holding space for both sorrow and possibility as we learn to move with - rather than away from - our most human experiences.

Spring 2025 Session

Dates: March 5th - April 9th, 2025 (6 weeks)
Time: Tueesdays at 11am (Saskatchewan time)
Format: Online Group Session (via Zoom)

All classes will be recorded - attend LIVE or watch the recording later.

About This Group

Take a mindful pause in your week to nurture your nervous system and rebuild resilience. This trauma (and grief)-informed somatic practice group offers a gentle space to reconnect with your body through guided movement and meditation.

What to Expect

• Accessible movement practices suitable for all bodies and abilities

• Trauma-informed meditation techniques

• Grief-informed practice

• Guided nervous system regulation exercises

• A supportive, non-judgmental environment

• Weekly practices you can incorporate into daily life with home practices provided

Themes for our Six Weeks

• Week 1: Landing in Our bodies

• week 2: Finding our Rhythm

• Week 3: Moving with Wisdom

• Week 4: Deepening into Stillness

• Week 5: Nourishing Our System

• Week 6: Integration & Moving Forward

Benefits

• Reduce stress and anxiety

• Develop greater body awareness

• Build emotional resilience

• Learn practical self-regulation tools

• Connect with others in a therapeutic setting

Perfect For You If:

• You're seeking ways to manage daily stress

• You want to develop a deeper mind-body connection

• You're interested in gentle, trauma-sensitive movement

• You're looking for a mid-week reset

• You value learning in a supportive group setting

What You'll Need

• A quiet, private space

• Comfortable clothing

• A chair, yoga mat, strap (long scarf), bolster (hard pillows/cushions), blankets.

• Stable internet connection

Registration Details

• 6-week commitment

• Limited group size to ensure individual attention

• Sliding Scale Option

  • Rate: $90 ($15/session)

  • Reduced tier: $60 ($10/session) - email info@glendamyles.com to register at reduced rate.

Note: This group provides educational and therapeutic movement practices in a group setting. It is not a substitute for individual therapy or medical treatment.