yogaSOMATICS: Meditate with Your Body
"Five gentle pathways into embodied meditation”
You are warmly invited to a peaceful and steady 6 week online course with Ateeka, founder of yogaSOMATICS.
Together, we will explore five gentle pathways into meditation through the body, the senses, the heart and movement, reconnecting with an inner experience of presence and depth.
The Five Pathways to Embodied Somatic Meditation
1. yogaSOMATICS
Our bodies are naturally rooted in the present moment. Through gentle stretches, fluid movements, and soft attention to the myofascial web, we awaken body sensations that make us feel good. This approach creates an inner space of trust and grounded presence.
2. The Breath
Listening to the natural rhythm of your breath and the pauses between inhalation and exhalation offers a delicate and intimate way to calm the mind. You’ll learn a sensitive, meditative approach to breathing.
3. Relaxation
Relaxation is the foundation of all meditative practices—relaxing the body, the heart, and the thinking mind. Through guided relaxation and body-scan practices, we return to our natural state of ease.
4. Sitting Meditation
“Meditation is not an escape. It is a serene encounter with reality.” (Thich Nhat Hahn)
With Ateeka’s guidance, we’ll explore how to create a safe and sensitive atmosphere for cultivating a serene and embodied sitting meditation practice.
5. Sound and Silence
Through the sense of hearing, we open into panoramic listening—a practice of receiving resonant sounds and the silence between them. This opens new perspectives in meditative presence without labeling or attaching to sensory impulses.
And there is always the🩵 HEART🩵 at the heart of it all. We bring the energy of empathy, gratitude, acceptance and compassion towards each of these pathways. Nothing to fix, change, or make a project of . . . instead new ways to meet ourselves with a meditative, honest, empathetic attitude.
Each 90 minute session will include gentle yogaSOMATICS movement practice, guided relaxation and guided sitting meditation instruction.
If you are uncomfortable to sit on the ground for sitting meditation, you are so welcome also to practice while sitting in a chair or with back support.
What You’ll Receive
6 LIVE STREAM teachings with Ateeka (1.5 hours each)
Replays from the live stream - guided audio/video practices to support your journey at home. You can download the video and audio practices.
Practice notes from each meeting
DATES & TIMES:
Tuesdays September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7. 2025
10:30 am - 12:00 noon (CET)
COST:
€129 EARLY BIRD registration (Online registration by August 1, 2025)
€159 for the 6 week course (Registration after August 1, 2025)
Who Is This For?
This 6 week online workshop is open to all open-hearted people curious about the healing and integrative aspects of yoga and meditation. It’s a moving meditation experience valuable for beginners, seasoned practitioners, and teachers alike. Welcome to come-as-you-are into our gentle practice oriented environment.