creative embodiment
Creating braver spaces together to empower authentic creative self-expression through nervous system support.
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Stress management and Burnout prevention workshops and programs across Aotearoa
Our stress management and burnout prevention workshops across Aotearoa, provide practical tools and compassionate support to help individuals navigate the challenges of modern life. Focusing on nervous system nourishment and mental well-being, these programs empower participants to break unsupportive patterns and cultivate a more balanced, thriving life. Available in Hawkes Bay in person twice a year or online and custom made to meet your groups intention.
Testimonials
'Never before have I given my self permission to unapologetically and authentically explore every layer of my being,
By accessing my body through movement and music I have liberated myself from the constraints of social norms, limiting beliefs and fears,
I have felt my ancestors in my bones,
I have danced with my grandmothers ,
I have drowned in grief like the witches that came before me and laughed and expressed the depths of my soul without fear of being seen,
I have embraced my tears and trembled out the shackles that hold me back from stepping forward into wild grace, to stand in my fierceness, my fire, my remembering, my hopes,
I have met my edges and do not fear to meet them over and over again because I am the fire, the death, the birth, the pheonix, the Aurora that dances as others sleep only to shine my colours into them so they to can awaken and join me in the dance of life, I’ve waited my whole life so it seems to be here, to remember I was and I am always whole,
My body is my home I am divinity in human form.'
- Lauren Welcome Albans
Somatic Dance
Somatic dance founder and visionary Sarsha Hope (New Zealand) who has created a powerful intuitive trauma informed somatic embodiment modality through creating brave containers for others to self express through the body.
Gently guided by a facilitator who can collaborate with a somatic dance DJ, intentionally themed to a wave of music which journeys through arrival, flow, build, peak, expansion and integration. A wave that much reflects the waves and motions of life. What shows up on the dance floor often reflects what shows up in life. Inspired by ecstatic dance,5 rhythms and Embodied flow, Somatic dance is revolutionary in itself when it comes to its unique ways in which it is held, and guided specifically to tap back into the soma (body).
There is a specific training to go through to be able to become a somatic dance facilitator and to hold a somatic dance space physically and energetically. For more information about somatic dance and trainings please click here.
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‘Embodied movement accesses an intelligence that emerges from the right brain and in so doing contradicts the norm that has been allocated to us by left brain oriented ways of thinking and valuing, especially true in western civilization, our bodies are an untapped and unutilised resource like a treasure chest of information
Pausing in the mayhem of daily life opening attention to the subtle worlds within becomes a creative gateway for visible expression which contradicts cultural oppression.
Utilising the power of our bodies as an instrument for expression can result in us feeling more empowered’
- Deborah Jay Lewin
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Lauren and Amanda completed their Somatic dance teacher training in 2024 and now hold monthly community sessions in Napier, Hawkes bay.
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Yin & Restorative Yoga
"My hope is to provide participants with opportunities to delve into a self-empowered realm of curiosity, where you can observe, recognize, and navigate your own boundaries of comfort. Inviting opportunities to listen to your body as and when you can, to explore at your own pace to foster inner resilience, self-compassion, and patience for your body, mind, and soul.
I am not here to fix, heal, diagnose or elicit emotional responses. Having a trauma and mental health aware lens enables me to better navigate support for others and stay within my scope of practice. My intention is to create brave environments where individuals can connect with their inner landscapes to support their nervous system in their own unique time and way, however that unfolds for them. It is humbling and inspiring to witness others stepping into their power, whilst always growing and learning alongside community"
Cacao
Lauren has been on a journey with Cacao for over 6 years and trained in Cacao facilitation with Seleno health and Heart Awakening in 2021. Cacao has been a guide into the depths of my being, it has supported my nervous system, allowed me to feel embodied, present, intuitional and creative. Cacao has led me on a path of deeper connection to myself and my community.​
Theobromine Cacao is one of the most nutritionally dense plant foods on the planet. For some, it can be the ultimate nourishment for nervous system support, possibly helping your body balance blood sugar, pressure and hormone levels. This is a powerful liver detoxifying plant food helping the body dispose of toxins held within the body and possibly create a more anti-inflammatory environment for the body.
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Cacao may not be for everyone to learn more around safety and contraindication click here​
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Every batch is tested and shown to be safe from heavy metals and cadmium. Seleno go beyond fair trade and work exclusively with one family farm that uses sustainable natural agroforestry practices.
I choose to work with Seleno Cacao because I believe and trust in their ethos!
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Check out my events to book a cacao journey with me here or purchase cacao in shop.