Sophie Rey
Creative Soul Somatics
Somatic Coaching
Artist & Creative Workshop Facilitator
Yoga Teacher
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SOMATIC YOGA &
WATERCOLOUR WORKSHOP
At The Moseley Hive
WHEN
Saturday 7th June 2025
9:30am - 12pm
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PRICE
£25pp
Includes all materials,
beverages & snacks!
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LOCATION
Moseley Hive, 93 Alcester Rd, Birmingham B13 8DD
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This workshop aims to provide you with the opportunity to play and experiment with your creative side, whilst finding a moment of calm by taking time out of your usual routine to connect with your body and brighten your Soul.
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Making art​ can have a soothing effect on your nervous system, which makes you feel relaxed and open to explore the possibilities of your creativity without judgement, yet if we're only focusing on 'getting it right' or 'not making a mistake' we often tense up and it makes it harder to settle or get into that beautiful meditative flow state.
All humans have creativity inside them, but some will express it less & some will express it more than others.
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If we allow ourselves to breathe steadily, slow down and encourage it to the surface, who knows what will happen or how it will make us feel....
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The Workshop Includes:
Somatic Yoga
A short guided meditation
Watercolour Painting Session
Let those inner artists out to play and dance across the paper.
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All materials are provided.
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You will need:
To wear comfortable clothing for moving and sitting down in.
Nothing too tight, restrictive or with baggy sleeves. From experience, this can get in the way of painting!
We will be using highly concentrated, good quality paints. These may stain so keep this in mind (don't wear your best white top!)
Bring some water to stay hydrated!
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The word 'Somatic' comes from the Greek word 'Soma'
which refers to your living, breathing, sensing body. ​
Somatic practices, such as Yoga, Tai Chi, dancing, making art, going for a walk and even breathing, aim to guide you towards being more aware, present and understanding of your inner experience.
For example, the more you become aware (and pay attention to) your Somatic or bodily experience, the more likely you are to recognise your emotional needs and learn how to manage / cope with the ups and downs of life.
Rather than thinking, "I need to be calm all the time", it reminds you that you are human with a wide range of emotional needs that all need to be expressed and validated. This helps you grow your capacity and learn to respond or adapt to life in a healthy and non-harming way.
​It encourages you to connect with the natural rhythms and cycles of being human - rather than forcing yourself into 'machine mode'.
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Somatic Yoga is slower paced and encourages you to into this deeper listening and understanding of your body, by using 'familiar' Yoga postures and natural intuitive movement, simple breathing techniques and a few varieties and space for you to explore your own experience.
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Main thing to remember is that Yoga is already Somatic,
but if the practice is heavily focused on the 'external' or aesthetic of postures, it often doesn't lead to embodiment or create long lasting change on a nervous system level.
What does 'Somatic' mean?
"Really enjoyable afternoon -
was great to take time out to do something totally different & mindful. The Somatic exercise was a new experience, I thought I’d be self-conscious but got quite into it. Afternoon was a good mix of movement, stillness & mindful activity.
I don’t think I’d change anything. Thanks for providing time & space for us x"
Somatic Yoga, Dance & Art Workshop Attendee
