Ground & rise: Somatics for stress relief & nervous system support

Facilitator: Anika Rasheed, Racialized Women’s Group

This session introduces participants to the foundations of somatic healing with a focus on grounding and gentle regulation. Ideal for employees navigating daily stressors, it helps participants come back into the body and build a sense of safety.

Outline

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Welcome + intro to somatics (5 mins)
• Nervous system 101: fight/flight/freeze/fawn explained (5 mins)
• Grounding breathework & body scanning (10 mins)
• Gentle somatic movement to release tension (20 mins)
• Restorative mindfulness practice (10 mins)
• Group reflection + tools to take away (10 mins)

Purpose

To restore calm, build self-awareness, and teach tools that can be used in the moment to self-regulate during the workday.

Registration

To register for the event, visit the official event page.