Visionary Somatic DanceTM begins with a simple premise: the wisdom you are looking for is already
within you. Through movement, breath, voice and embodied presence, you learn to listen again—to the
intelligence of your body, the wisdom of your heart and the creative impulse that has always known the
way.
But let’s take one step further back.
Somatics and Embodiment Aren’t the Same Thing
Somatics and embodiment are becoming familiar words in the coaching space. We all need to be embodied – in our bodies. To feel connected to ourselves rather than disconnected. If we are always operating from the head, we’re not listening to the messages in our body – in our heart, our gut, our intuition.
When you’re in your body, you’re more present – a deep grounded presence that feels reassuring, calming to the nervous system. In our fast-paced life everything is vying for our attention. Your energy becomes scattered and that’s when accidents happen. You rush around, don’t see things coming, crash into things.
Somatics goes deeper into awareness of what’s happening within us – the ‘interoception’, the small signals, the micro movements happening at any given time. Even sitting meditation practices begin with the breath, tracking into different parts of the body.
It is not surprising that somatics has become synonymous with trauma. The traumas we experience don’t just stay in the memories of our brain; our stories, hopes, dreams and fears are held in the cells of the body – our cellular memory. But our bodies have so much more.
The Transpersonal Opening
Somatics point to a deeper intelligence; not just of processing our emotions, but of listening into our intuitive knowing. We learn to recognize the signals our body gives us, and trust them.
Beyond the day to day narrow, myopic view we get stuck in, we access the bigger picture of our life, the parts of ourselves we had forgotten existed.
People have reached these deeper states for centuries — in ceremony, in meditation, in trance. We reach it through movement, breath and attention. Our body as our portal.
Visionary Somatic Dance gives us a way to open to the infinite possibility that is us. Accessing our higher self, connecting to the wisdom of our hearts.
We don’t let our lower self dictate what we think and come from a place of fear
We access the higher intelligence that comes from a place of openness, possibility and love. A place for the potential of infinite creativity, abundance and joy.
We reclaim our sovereign power – to create, lead, relate, and live in the way we choose.
My final research for my MA in Dance and Somatic Wellbeing was on the feeling of being alive.
I looked into ancient scriptures, quantum physics, our energetic being, levels of consciousness, chakras — and
ultimately it all led back to the wisdom of our heart.
Visionary Somatic Dance is forward looking beyond nervous system regulation. It can take you to deeper levels of yourself, that may be profound, enlightening, expansive, connecting and inspiring.
Dance movement therapy primarily focuses on traditional Western psychotherapeutic models. This looks at ancient and modern wisdom schools.
From when I was a young girl, dance has been my guiding north star, and this is the natural evolution on my own journey.
In the Niio Dance three part framework: you connect to your body first – Embody, you work through your emotions – Alchemise, you find your true, creative voice – Express.
Within this is the Roots and Wings body map of grounding, breath, structural integrity, fluidity, power, compassion and connection.
Ancient and modern building blocks to reconnect.
Through our soma, our multi layered body, we can discover the beauty, magic and mystery in life.
We have permission to take time out from our crazy busy lives to find the creativity and depth waiting within.
This is especially for those with a mission, a passion to help heal this planet in whatever way we can. To see a different way to create a better world.
