Somatic Movement Immersion with Renata | Studio

Somatic movement is mindful, exploratory movement that invites you to sense and move from the inside out — rather than aiming for a particular shape or external form — with attention on 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠.

In this practice, we listen for the body’s cues — noticing tension, ease, breath, or where we want to move next. Movements may include rocking, pulsing, spiralling, shaking, or simply sensing into a joint or muscle group to allow it to unwind.

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫:
💚 Accessing greater freedom in the body, especially if your usual movement, sport, or exercise is very structured or intense.
💚 Tending to pain, stress or fatigue by reconnecting with the body’s innate intelligence.
💚 Shifting out of feeling “tired but wired” and creating the conditions for deep rest.

No experience required.

𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐫 is an integrative somatic facilitator (300-hour trauma-informed training), yoga teacher and writer/poet with a special interest in intuitive body wisdom and a passion for dance. Renata prioritises nourishing, whole-body movement and encourages you to be yourself and follow your curiosity. She feels most at home in wild places and offers a unique movement experience inspired by the South African bushveld.

📷 Todd Trapani