Somatic Group Practice
In our fast-paced world, many of us live disconnected from our bodies, operating on autopilot while carrying the weight of stress, trauma, and unprocessed experiences. Somatics offers a gentle pathway back home to ourselves, inviting us to explore the profound wisdom that lives within our own bodies.
Unlike traditional movement practices that focus on external form, somatics is an embodied approach that works from the inside out. This practice recognizes that our bodies hold not just our physical experiences, but also our emotions, memories, and patterns of being. Through mindful movement, conscious breathing, and present-moment awareness, we learn to listen to the subtle languages of our nervous system and discover new possibilities for healing and growth.
Think of somatics as a conversation with your own body's intelligence. Just as you might slowly build trust with a new friend, this practice creates space for you to develop a deeper relationship with yourself. Whether you're carrying the weight of grief, navigating daily stress, or simply seeking a more embodied way of living, somatics offers tools to:
Release held tension patterns
Regulate your nervous system
Build emotional resilience
Discover more ease in daily life
Connect with your natural rhythms
Process experiences safely through movement
Our bodies are not problems to be fixed but rather wise allies in our journey toward wholeness. In our six-week series, we'll explore this gentle yet profound practice together, moving at the pace of understanding and honoring each person's unique path of discovery.
Join us in creating a supportive container where all experiences are welcome, all bodies are honored, and transformation unfolds naturally through the wisdom of embodied awareness.
Spring 2025 Session
Dates: March 5th - April 9th, 2025 (6 weeks)
Time: Tuesdays, 11 am (Saskatchewan time)
Format: Online Group Session (Classes are recorded if you can’t make it live! but if you can block off the time that is best)
About This Group
Take a mindful pause in your week to nurture your nervous system and rebuild resilience. This trauma-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
Guided nervous system regulation exercises
A supportive, non-judgmental environment
Weekly practices you can incorporate into daily life
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
Sliding Scale Option
Rate: $90 ($15/session)
Reduced tier: $60 ($10/session) - email info@glendamyles.com to register at reduced rate.
Early-bird rate (20% discount until Feb 5th)
Note: This group provides educational and therapeutic movement practices in a group setting. It is not a substitute for individual therapy or medical treatment.
Class Structure (general)
Arrival & Centering
Breath Practice
Gentle Movement Exploration
Integration and Reflection
Closing Meditation or Practice
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
GLENDA
Glenda is an experienced yoga teacher with over a decade of teaching experience and 30 years of personal practice in a variety of different styles of yoga.
Her teaching style is accessible and often focused on down-regulating our nervous system so we may expand our capacity to thrive in the world. She enjoys creating classes based on a theme that can support our self-awareness and encourage curiosity and compassion.
She has over 1000 hours of training related to yoga, philosophy and anatomy. She continues her studies and is working towards becoming a certified yoga therapist.