What is Somatic Practice?
Through the practice of fully inhabiting our bodies and senses, we reclaim our path to wholeness and authentic connection—connection with ourselves, others, and the ecosystems we are a part of.
Somatic practice refers to a broad field of body-centered practices and therapies that explore the relationship between the mind and body, focusing on bodily awareness, movement, and the physical experience of emotions to promote well-being and healing.
sôma comes from ancient greek for body
somatic = of the body, physical bodily or “the body as perceived from within”
Somatic Practice can help to:
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Restore the body as a place of safety
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Process emotions
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Complete thwarted (incomplete) stress responses
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Restore a wholesome relationship to our self and the world around us
Somatic practice offers techniques for individuals to sense and regulate their own physiology and states of being. This includes building more internal and external resources, building trusting and co-regulatory relationships, learning to turn inward with compassion, being invited deeper into the body, and being given time and space to process trauma.
Your Guide
Hi, I am Janina. I am a queer, neurodivergent somatic coach, eco-somatic facilitator, and community cultivator.
I am deeply passionate about exploring the relationship between body & nature, as well as interpersonal relations. My journey of working with the body led me from yoga to somatic and nature-based practice.
In my core, I am most curious about how we can shift modern culture to be more embodied, eco-centric & community-oriented. I love to offer spaces that allow us to explore all that, interweaving somatic & relational practices. I don't see these fields and practices as separate.
While I started working with groups, I’ve been working as a somatic coach since 2020 and fell absolutely in love with this intimate & profound way of accompanying people. Bringing people closer to themselves, to each other & nature is my soul’s calling and I am beyond grateful that I get to live it.
I am shaped by the world around me, as we all are. Freedom begins with recognising our shared humanity and choosing to grow together toward collective liberation. This is my practice.
I acknowledge that the opportunity to occupy this position and role is, above all, is possible due to my privileges. I know I can’t cultivate freedom in my body without simultaneously unlearning and detoxing myself from the racist, capitalistic, sexist and ableist systems. I acknowledge my responsibility as a coach & facilitator to understand how my whiteness and other privileged identities shape my perspective. I am committed to receiving feedback with humility and empathy and seek to dismantle systems of oppressions — internally & externally.
Values I practice by
Empathy & Slowness
I meet you where you are — I adapt to your pace and your needs. I want you to feel seen & heard. I am open & receptive to your feedback.
Authenticity & Honesty
I believe in the power of honesty and transparency. I approach my clients with genuine authenticity, creating a safe space for self-expression and healing.
Empowerment & Self-Responsibility
My aim is to reconnect with your sense of agency & your inner wisdom. The answers are all inside of you
2024
Somatic Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (SCBT) Training via The Embody Lab
Somatic Practitioner Mentorship via The Embody Lab
2022
Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Training via The Embody Lab
2021
Advanced training in process work (Arnold Mindell)
on the subject of Trauma and Trigger at Institut für Prozessarbeit Deutschland
Authentic Relating Training Level 1 & 2
2020
Embodiment Coaching Training with Mark Walsh
2019
Rite of Passage: Earth Initiation in the Catalan Pyrenees
2 weeks in ceremony
4 days and nights alone in nature, fastingSocial Permaculture Training at Ecodharma
2016—2017
One-year stay at Yoga Vidya Ashram:
300h Yoga Teacher training (BYV & Yoga Alliance certified)
Thai Yoga Massage & Californian Massage training
Non-Violent Communication foundational seminar
2006
Communication Design Studies, HTW Berlin
2020 — present
Working as Somatic Coach with individuals & couples
2024 — 2025
Guiding a one-year group container “Belonging”, online & on the land in France
2020
Launch of the EarthBody Studies
Guiding weekly Embodiment Circles at Embodiment Unlimited
2019
Birth of Earth Keepers online gatherings — connecting eco-somatics, community care & activism
Facilitating Nature Connection & Yoga at Retreats in Southern France
2018
Birth of The Wild Core:
Facilitating Nature Connection & Yoga at Retreats in Southern France
Facilitating Women’s Circles in Berlin
Teaching Yoga at Yoga Vidya Berlin
2016—2017
One-year stay at Yoga Vidya Ashram: teaching yoga, facilitating seminars, guided meditations, singing circles
2006—present
Work as freelance communication designer & photographer
Art Direction & Communication Design for MeetFrida Art Gallery & Foundation
Web development for DaWanda
Education / Experience
I believe ...
... that we are more powerful, sensual & creative than we realise. In fact, I know this. I am here to let you see that again, to let you feel it again. You deserve to feel safe, confident & expansive in your body. There is so much hidden power in our sensuality, playfulness and intuition — let's unearth it together, shall we?