What is Somatic Coaching?

Somatic coaching is body-centered coaching.

In a culture that prizes speed, productivity and doing, many of us have learned to override the quiet signals of our bodies. We push through exhaustion, silence our intuition, and mistake busyness for alignment. Over time, this disconnection can leave us feeling burned out, uncertain or unable to hear what we truly need.

Somatic coaching offers another way forward. Instead of focusing only on mindset or strategy, it invites us to include the wisdom of the the body.

What Does “Somatic” Mean?

The word somatic comes from the Greek word soma, meaning body. In coaching, somatic refers to practices that help you tune into your physical sensations, nervous system and embodies experience— not just your thoughts. .

Somatic Coaching vs. Traditional Coaching

Traditional coaching often emphasizes goals, accountability, and cognitive processes. Somatic coaching allows you to move beyond the thinking mind and focus on EMBODIED awareness and lived experience. 

Somatic coaching integrates body into the process. Sessions many include:

  • Breathwork and grounding practices to calm the nervous system

  • Movement to notice where tension or energy is held.

  • Visualization or guided meditation to tap into the wisdom of the body

  • Coaching conversations to weave insights into everyday life and business.

Why Somatic Coaching Matters

Women are innately intuitive beings, but we have been conditioned by our patriarchal society to ignore our natural instincts. We’ve been conditioned to look outside of ourselves for answers. Somatic coaching sessions allow you to drop into the wisdom of your body. When we make decisions from there, we gain access to:

Clarity— Learning to trust your intuitive “yes” and “no”

Alignment— Creating a life and business that feels good in your body, not just on paper

Who is Somatic Coaching For?

Somatic coaching is supportive for anyone wanting to reconnect with themselves — but it’s especially powerful if you are a leader wanting to show up with grounded, embodied presence.

What Happens in a Somatic Coaching Session?

Each session is different, but common elements include:

  • Grounding— Arriving in the body with breath or meditation

  • Exploration— Noticing sensations, emotions and patterns that arise

  • Integration— Weaving insights into practical next steps

  • Closing— Leaving the session with clarity and next steps.

The intention is always for you to leave feeling grounded and more excited about your business, with a few some SIMPLE next steps for moving forward.

It’s is the perfect blend of dreaming big, strategic action and DEEP SOUL WORK to help you get clear on the direction your business is heading.

Next Steps

If you’re curious about working together, I’d love to connect. You can start here with a 60-minute Clarity Session, or join my weekly newsletter for practices and reflections delivered to your inbox.

Your body is giving you a constant stream of signals— Are you listening?

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