About my journey so far...
"Creativity is intelligence having fun"
-Albert Einstein
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Lauren Welcome Albans
(Founder of creative embodiment)
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Originally from England, Lauren moved to Aotearoa in 2013 to pursue a life with her partner who was born and raised in Hawkes Bay. The challenges that came with this life changing move, set Lauren on a deep healing journey that continues to this day. Moving country presented a difficult yet profound opportunity to look at unhealthy patterns and beliefs, undoing a lifetime of social conditioning and limiting beliefs, that ultimately leads her back to a deeper understanding and remembering of her most authentic self.
Lauren trained under Amanda Hanna (SomaPsych) in a variety of (TIFT)Trauma informed embodiment practices encompassing Yin & restorative yoga facilitation, Supportive somatic tools for nervous system support, Social Justice and Systemic change as well as completing Sarsha Hopes Somatic dance facilitation training.
She is also a qualified Laughter yoga leader, Sound healing facilitator, reiki practitioner, Cacao facilitator, Myofascial release massage therapist and Shaking medicine facilitator.
Lauren creatively weaves in the power of contemplation through her passion and lived experience of compassionate self enquiry through journaling, poetry and vision boards.
She went on to found 'Journeyin' in 2021 before evolving into 'creative embodiment', a platform where she could bring all her offerings to the local community and across Aotearoa and the U.K. Her passion lies in creatively weaving these embodied modalities to create joyful, fun, supportive spaces, foster community connections, and invite opportunities for individuals to support their nervous systems through evidence based resourcing techniques and creative self expression.​​
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Lauren is also a Florist and flower farmer, offering unique workshops, markets, weddings and events for special occasions for her local "Blooming Flower farm" in Maraekakaho, Hawkes Bay.
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"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"
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