7 Keys Meditation
What is Somatic Meditation?
Most meditations ask you to use your mind to quiet your thoughts.
Somatic meditation does the opposite: we use the body’s natural intelligence to quiet the mind.
Instead of "thinking" about being calm, we guide your nervous system into a physical state of safety and ease. It is a journey of "body-listening" that helps release stored tension and emotional stress that we often don't even realise we’re carrying. realize we’re carrying.
6 Week Course
Wednesday 7-8pm GMT Via Zoom
Starts: March 4th - April 1st
Suitable 4 Complete Beginner's - Booking Is Essential
The 60-Minute Journey: What to Expect
1. Finding Your Ground (0–10 Mins)
We begin by signalling to your brain that you are safe. We’ll use "orientation"—letting your eyes take in your surroundings—and "grounding" to feel the physical support of the floor beneath you. You’ll identify a "Resource" in your body—a spot that feels neutral or calm—which serves as your personal anchor throughout the session.
2. Tuning In: The Internal Scan (10–25 Mins)
Next, I will guide you through a deep internal scan. This isn't just a mental checklist; it’s about feeling the "felt sense" of your cells. We’ll notice sensations like warmth, tingling, or even areas that feel "numb" or heavy. We observe these with curiosity, not judgment, allowing your body to finally be "heard."
3. Movement & Release (25–45 Mins)
This is where we help the body discharge stress. We use very gentle, intuitive micro-movements—like slow rocking or soft stretching—to help reset your muscles and nervous system. We will practice "Pendulation," where we gently shift focus between areas of tension and areas of ease, teaching your body that it has the resilience to move through discomfort.
4. Deep Stillness & Integration (45–55 Mins)
After the movement, we settle into a period of quiet. This is the most important part of the session; it’s when your nervous system "digests" the work we’ve done. You’ll rest in a state of deep relaxation, allowing your heart rate and breath to recalibrate to their natural, healthy rhythms.
5. Returning to the Day (55–60 Mins)
We close by slowly waking the body back up. You’ll leave the session feeling more "in your skin"—more grounded, physically lighter, and equipped with a sense of internal spaciousness that stays with you long after you leave the mat.
How to Prepare:
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Wear: Anything loose and comfortable that allows you to breathe and move freely.
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Space: A quiet spot where you won’t be interrupted.
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Mindset: There is no "right" way to feel. Your only job is to be present with whatever sensations arise.
Somatic meditation is defined by its "bottom-up" approach—healing the mind by first settling the body. Here are the seven keys of our 60-minute weekly session.
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External Orientation: We begin by looking around the room to signal to your nervous system that you are safe in your environment.
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Physical Grounding: You will focus on the "felt sense" of gravity, noticing exactly where your body meets the floor or chair to establish a foundation of support.
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Establishing a Resource: We identify a neutral or comfortable "anchor" point in your body that you can return to if you feel overwhelmed at any time.
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Interoceptive Scanning: I will guide you through a slow internal scan to observe sensations like warmth, tingling, or tension without trying to fix or change them.
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Somatic Release: We use micro-movements, such as gentle rocking or intuitive stretching, to physically discharge stored stress and "thaw" chronic tension.
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Pendulation: We practice shifting your focus between areas of discomfort and your "anchor" point, building your nervous system’s resilience and capacity for ease.
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Integration Stillness: The session concludes with deep rest, allowing your body to "digest" the experience and recalibrate your nervous system to a natural state of calm.
6 Week Online & In Person Group Circle
Investment = £95
