Somatic Bodywork
The place where nothing needs to happen.
It´s always there
Somatic
The Termσῶμᾰ
Soma is Greek and means body.
So why double-body?
We refer to our soma when we want to emphasize the inner experience: information from our senses, interoception, propioception, neuroception.
Hmm?
It´s not about quantitative measurable data or an external view → this we would call the physical body.
But about how you feel, what you sense and perceive. This is much more subjective, momentaneous, everchanging. No comparisons, boxes, ideals, but a work that starts with your own unique experience of your life.
In this moment.
Viewed from inside your body.
Let´s break it down.
the outsetAllowing to perceive beneath the thinking mind, i.e. go simpler (!), has the power to lift the veil off of states innate in us:
Joy.
Calm.
Play.
Curiosity.
In our daily lives, we tend to spend little time in these realms. More often, in our role as gardeners of our own lives, we find ourselves either pulling on the grass to make it grow faster or sitting out an action until it is too late. All of this happens in the mind while the body commonly reacts with tensions we may not notice until much later when they become uncomfortable or painful. Or until we listen in, really listen.
We´re so busy solving life´s riddles in our efficient, calculated minds that spending time in the body has become obsolete. Or has it? This question might be worth exploring for oneself.
My approach/ ABLAUFInitial conversation
I let you outline the topic you´ve come to look into from a more body-centered, intuitive perspective. The outset can be anything from long-term conflictive self-image, a current insecurity, challenge, question you face or simply a sensation you are with in the very minute.
Body awareness
From the understanding of the topic of issue or confusion we set off to explore how your body relates to this. We do not seek to solve anything, we seek to let what´s already there come to the surface. By bringing awareness and welcoming superficial tensions, recurring sensations or thought patterns, what lies beneath is often willing/ready to be confronted. I continue to talk you through suggestions and ideas and you continue to become aware of changes in your body and mind.
Movement, focusing, breathing
I may propose exercises of focusing, breathing and self-touch or gentle movement. This may be in a standing or sitting position.
Hands-on
In the last part, taking up around half the session´s duration, I apply touch to guide the awareness and support the perception of your senses to stay central to the process. You are always in full control of where the attention and focus is, what qualities of touch or just speaking you prefer. The journey may stay on a body part that was in focus initially or may change completely in the process. Usually, the state of body and mind will be going through phases of more and less calm.
Integration
The session will end with a quiet time to integrate the experience. I will cover you with a blanket and leave you some space. When I come back there is time for an optional sharing of your experience - it may be helpful or unhelpful to go back into words at this stage. You can always choose to remain in the bodily state for a bit longer. I recommend to schedule some time for yourself after the session.
Duration and price for the sessions
A session lasts +/- 75 minutes and takes place in a studio or, if you prefer, a quiet room in your home. All we need is a massage table or Shiatsu futon.
The price per session is 65 to 95€, sliding scale on which I trust that you rate yourself according to your own financial means.
As continuity has proven purposeful in this work, a bundle of 3 sessions will be offered at a 10% discounted rate.
My invitation to try
You are curious but not sure if this is for you?
Makes perfect sense! How could you know in advance?
I would like to make the experience as accessible as possible, especially to people who are new to the topic. That´s why I have decided to I offer you the first session for half the price. Please get in touch for info and booking.
the WhyThere is a voice that doesn´t use words.
Listen.
Dschalal ad-Din ar-Rumi
● Who you work withMeet your practitioner ANY CHANCE WE ADJUST THE FONT SIZE TO WHAT WE WANT, not the 3 stupid options they give?
Hanna Gottmann
Project Manager, MOvement Enthusiast, Yogi, Outdoor loverHanna has always enjoyed moving. Her body, her mind, places - full of curiosity of connecting with people. She still does. But over the course of time, the wish to dive beneath the thinking mind and into the dancing flesh became louder. New layers in her practice appeared, followed by workshops, trainings and teachers courses.
With ample experience in Hatha yoga, contemporary dance and somatic dance practices, she completed a training course in Somatic Bodywork in May 2025 and now continues training in Orly Portal Method and Craniosacral Work.
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