A Growing Community for Somatic Connection

Offering a path for visitors and clients to find the resources they need and for practitioners to find a supportive community in the field of somatics.

New to somatics or looking for ways to continue learning? We invite you to explore these resources:

Featured Articles

What is Somatics?

Strozzi Institute

An introduction to somatics by the Strozzi Institute.

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Somatic Experiencing 101

SEI

An introduction to the Somatic Experiencing approach for trauma resolution.

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What is Hakomi?

Hakomi

A description of the Hakmoi Method; a mindfulness-based and somatic therapy approach.

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What is Somatics? (Part 1)

Interview with Sumitra Rajkumar

An introduction to somatics, exploring how the body is central to healing and transformation.

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Somatics in Practice (Part 2)

Interview with Sumitra Rajkumar

A continuation of the conversation on somatics, with insights into applied practice.

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Living Lineage

by Staci Haines (gs & Strozzi)

A reflection on the traditions, teachers, and embodied practices that shape somatic work today.

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Somatic Organizations

Here are some of the most well-known and established organizations doing incredible work in the field of somatics. If you’re searching for educational material or other resources in the vast world of somatic and embodiment work we invite you to visit the websites of the organizations that stand out to you

The Embody Lab

Founded: 2020
Focus: Online somatic education & embodiment training

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Strozzi Institute

Founded: 1973
Focus: Somatic coaching, leadership, and embodied transformation

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Generative Somatics

Founded: 2000
Focus: Somatics for social & climate justice

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Hakomi Institute

Founded: 1981
Focus: Mindfulness-based somatic psychotherapy

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Somatic Experiencing International (SEI)

Founded: 1994
Focus: Trauma healing through nervous system regulation

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Body-Mind Centering

Founded: 1973
Focus: Experiential anatomy, movement, and development

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Continuum Movement

Founded: 1967
Focus: Fluid movement, sound, and embodiment practices

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NeuroAffective Touch (NAT)

Founded: 2008
Focus: Body-centered attachment and trauma therapy

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Lumos Transforms

Founded: 2013
Focus: Trauma-informed training, consulting, and community resilience

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