March Soma: Sacred Centre

Saturday 1st March from 12-3.30pm

Soma Home
London, UK

Across many movement traditions the pelvis is considered the body’s keystone – it helps us maintain our posture, connects the movements of the upper body with the lower limbs, while also providing support to our organs. In this second instalment of Monthly Soma we’ll continue to deepen our felt experience of the body by exploring the pelvis as the origin of the spine, whose flow is harnessed by movements within the pelvic floor and subtle articulations of the sacrum.

What is Monthly Soma?

These monthly half-day retreats aim to create a space where we’re able to deepen our connection to ourselves through ‘embodiment practices’ such as somatic movement, Yin yoga and sound baths. Embodiment practices use the body as a tool for healing by increasing our self-awareness, self-regulation and self-acceptance. By gifting ourselves this intentional moment to pause each month we allow time to self-reflect, to gather momentum and often return to daily life with more focus.

What is Somatic movement?

Somatics is a movement practice that focuses on the internal perception of the body, emphasising how something feels rather than how it looks. The often free-form, creative and exploratory nature of somatic movement can put us quite far out of our comfort zone if we’re more used to going from one familiar pose to another. These half-day retreats are specifically aimed at giving you a gradual introduction to the central ideas of somatics and will encourage you to reconnect to your body’s innate intelligence. You’ll learn to harness mindful attention and gentle movement to heighten awareness of your Self and your sensations. Many will also uncover an increased ease and range of motion, improved flexibility and coordination. This method of movement has proven benefits for professional athletes, actors, dancers, martial artists, as well as those working around pain and/or physical limitations. All levels of experience will be most welcome.

Monthly Soma half-day retreats are offered on a sliding scale pricing:

£15 Supported | £35 Standard | £45 Supporter

Please pay what you can and make sure you fully understand my terms and conditions before booking.

Details.

  • The somatic movement and yoga on offer will be suitable for all as I’ll be offering guidance, modifications and progressions to suit different needs.

    We’ll also have time to work with injuries, health conditions and physical limitations.

    This event is for you if:

    You need time to unwind and relax

    You have a yoga practice and would like to deepen your embodied understanding

    You’re new to yoga, but open-minded about what it can do for you

    You want to feel more at home in your body

    You’re looking to re-connect with yourself 

    You want to experience positive connections with others 

    You want to experience the peace, stillness and creativity of a relaxed mind

    Please email me if you have any questions about whether this retreat is right for you.

  • Soma Home is located in Stoke Newington - please check google maps to find your best travel connection.

    BY OVERGROUND: The nearest overground stations are Canonbury (18 mins walk or 5 mins bus to venue) and Stoke Newington (20 mins walk or 5 mins bus to venue). The Victoria tube line takes you to Highbury & Islington station where you’d want to hop on the overground for one stop to Canonbury (20 mins total travel time from Oxford Circus).

    BY TUBE: The nearest underground station is Manor House (21 mins walk or 8 mins bus to venue) which is on the Piccadilly line.

    BY TRAIN: The nearest railway station is Drayton Park (26 mins walk to venue) which is served by a Great Northern Rail service running between Welwyn Garden City and Moorgate. Essex Road Station (33 mins walk or 10 mins bus to venue) is served by the same rail connection, as well as another service running between Stevenage and Moorgate.

    BY BUS: Soma Home is served by bus routes 393 (1 mins walk to venue), 141 (5 mins walk), 341 (5 mins walk to venue), 73 (5 mins walk to venue) and 476 (5 mins walk to venue).

    BY BIKE: There is plenty of bike parking close to the venue for those wishing to cycle.

    BY CAR: You could look for nearby on-street parking or use the nearest car park which is Wilmer Place Car Park (14 mins walk to venue).

  • Please arrive at the venue between 1.45-2pm - we will be starting punctually.

    Allow plenty of travel time to accommodate for potential delays and have a wonder through Clissold Park if you happen to arrive early (do stop by to see the goats and deer).

  • Please wear comfortable clothing that allows for full freedom of movement. Bring a cosy layer and warm socks for the sound bath as well as a refillable bottle of water.

    Filtered water, teas and snacks will be available at the event.

  • Stokey is a wonderful corner of London - if you’ve never visited before I’d suggest giving yourself some extra time to explore.

    SHOPS: Church Street is full of independent shops such as Array, Church Street Bookshop, Hilda, Kitchen Provisions, Nook, Pachara, Prep, Search & Rescue, Sonia Taouhid, What Mother Made and more.

    BRUNCH: Acoustic Brasserie, AUN, Ester’s, the Good Bagel, the Good Egg, Lizzy’s on the Green, Los Compadres, Spence Bakery.

    DINNER: Escocesa, Fuji, Jolene, Jumi, Perilla, Primeur, Rasa, TA-KO.

    DRINKS: Cadet, Doña, Stella’s (listening parties), Rose & Crown pub (Grade II listed), Ryan’s N16, Yield.

    HIGHLIGHTS: Abney Park Cemetery, Clissold Park, the Old Church, Woodberry Wetlands.