Dear Reader

Your body is a deep well of wisdom.

It's constantly communicating with you, offering signals, sensations, and insights.

The BIG question is—are you listening?

I practice a type of somatic therapy that helps you reconnect with your body’s natural intelligence. Over the last decade, somatic therapy has gained recognition because it really works to shift long standing patterns in the nervous system. The reason is because your emotions and memories don’t just live in your mind; they are stored in your body, shaping how you feel and act—often before you even become conscious of them.

Your body has its own intelligence, its own "brain," that I like to call the "body brain", always guiding you and helping you respond to the world around you. But in times of trauma or overwhelm, it’s natural to disconnect from the painful sensations in your body as a survival response. In the moment, numbing can be protective, but over time, it will distance you from joy, pleasure, and a sense of aliveness. For some, pain becomes the only sensation that feels accessible.

If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your body, you’re not alone. Many people come to somatic therapy searching for a way back in, when they realize how foreign this vessel called their body, that they are living in is. Rebuilding this connection takes time, patience, and practice. That’s why meditation, breathwork, and mindful awareness are so powerful—they help you listen, feel, and reconnect.

Here’s something I have learned in my practice: If tuning into your body seems difficult because you are habitually stuck in your mind, the best place to start is with your breath. Unlike other sensations, your breath is always in motion, making it easier to follow and feel.

That’s why I created BEGIN WITH BREATH—a class designed to gently guide you back into your body, starting with your breath. Many who join are amazed to discover muscles and movements involved in breathing that they never even noticed before.

As you cultivate awareness of these sensations, you begin to develop a deeper, more trusting relationship with your body. As you practice your breathing, you develop a capacity to command your emotional reactions as well, making those big overwhelming sensations and feelings you were trying to avoid, not so scary anymore.

Your body is your lifelong companion, the only one you will ever have. Its wisdom is always available to you—you just need to listen. And the simplest way to begin? Begin with Breath.

Are you ready?

​Online class begins March 31st @ 8pm EST.

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​In-Person weekend retreat happens May 2-4, 2025 @ the SEED Lodge (2 hours north of Toronto).

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With so much love,

Esther

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