The Force Within: A Somatic Journey Through Light & Shadow

Why do some emotions linger… when the body might process them in under 2 minutes?

Learn to gently be with your emotions so they can move, guided by the wisdom & stories of beloved Star Wars characters

Where galactic adventures meet neuroscience-based embodied processing

Sometimes we feel a lot. Sometimes we feel nothing at all.

And sometimes… we just feel a little disconnected from ourselves, as if drifting in a galaxy far, far away.

Our focus for this session is inspired by a fascinating piece of neuroscience. Harvard-trained Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor found that some emotions can physically move through the body in just 90 seconds. When feelings linger longer than that, it might often be because our mind's "story" is keeping the emotion stuck in our nervous system.

Join live or watch in your own time: a replay is included for all who register

During this body-based session, we will practice gently sitting with our emotions so they can move. We'll explore states such as longing, compassion, fear, anxiety, steadiness, and mild anger, all guided by the stories of Star Wars characters.

This is a beautiful, gentle practice that may be of interest both personally and as inspiration for those integrating somatic approaches into their work.

🗓️ 4th May 2026

⏰ 4pm - 5.15pm BST

🎥 Can’t make it live? A replay will be shared with all who register.

🌟 £11.38

May the 4th… bring you back to yourself.

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This is not about Star Wars knowledge.
You absolutely don’t need to be a Star Wars fan.

This is simply a doorway into something deeply human: learning how to be with the full palette of your inner experience… with kindness.

The event is designed to be impactful for Star Wars fans and non-fans alike.

And if you are a fan and you feel playful on the day, you’re welcome to dress up as your favourite Star Wars character, although this is entirely optional.

Through a guided somatic journey, you’ll be invited to:

  • Notice how emotions live and move in the body

  • Gently meet sensations with curiosity instead of resistance

  • Explore both “light” and “shadow” with compassion

  • Allow energy (emotion) to flow in a safe, supported way

  • Reconnect with a sense of inner steadiness and presence

There is nothing you need to do “right” here.
You are always in choice.

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  • This space may be supportive for you if:

    • You’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally flat

    • You’re curious about somatic (body-based) healing

    • You want to relate to your emotions in a kinder, safer way

    • You’re drawn to gentle, reflective, heart-centred spaces

    • You’re open to a slightly playful, imaginative approach

    You are welcome exactly as you are.

  • This is a guided somatic experience, which means:

    • You’ll be invited to close your eyes or soften your gaze

    • You may be guided to notice sensations in your body

    • There may be gentle invitations for breath, movement, or stillness

    • You are always free to pause, open your eyes, or adjust at any time

    There is no sharing required, everything is optional.
    You can simply come, experience, and receive.

  • Your nervous system matters here.

    You will be gently guided throughout, with regular reminders that:

    • You can go at your own pace

    • You can skip any invitation

    • You can return to grounding (feet, breath, hands on body) at any time

    This is a space of choice, consent, and self-trust.

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I look forward to seeing you on the 4th!

Your Event Host

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Hi, I’m Michaela, a Somatic Processing Practitioner.

My work centres on helping people reconnect with a sense of inner safety, compassion, and steadiness through gentle, body-based practices.

I believe that our emotions are not problems to solve, but experiences to be met.

This work is about learning how to be with ourselves - in a way that feels supportive, respectful, and deeply human.

If you feel called to explore deeper, you are invited to learn more about my 1:1 Somatic Journeying work.

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You’re warmly invited to stay connected through Instagram or Facebook, where I share regular Somatic Reflections as gentle daily prompts to support connection with your inner world.

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Gentle Note

This experience is independently created and not affiliated with or endorsed by Star Wars or Disney.

Somatic Journeying is a gentle, body-based, trauma-informed process that supports reconnection, regulation and embodied change. While many clients experience greater safety, regulation, clarity, and aliveness, outcomes vary and no guarantees can be made.

Somatic Journeying is a holistic, educational, and supportive modality. It is not a substitute for medical care, psychotherapy, psychiatric treatment, diagnosis, or crisis support.

Please take part at your own pace.

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