Love Yourself More: 31 Day Somatic Self-Love Journey

Next Live Course Starts November 1, 2024

Are you ready to slow down, trust your intuition and cultivate deep, lasting self-love? And feel it alive in your body?

We are thrilled to invite you to a transformative journey like no other – Love Yourself More!

A 31-day experience designed to guide you towards the beauty of somatic self-love – the feeling of love alive in your body.

Feeling love for yourself alive in your body means experiencing and embodying self-love on a deep, visceral level.

It goes beyond intellectual understanding or affirming positive thoughts about yourself.

This form of self-love involves a genuine, compassionate connection with your physical self, as well as an appreciation for your body’s unique qualities, abilities, and wisdom.

Embodying Love: A Bottom-Up Approach to Self-Love

Often, we approach self-love as a mental exercise, a journey that starts and ends in our minds. But what if there is more to it than that?

What if the path to self-love isn’t a top-down approach, but a journey that begins in the heart of our physical being?

Welcome to our “Love Yourself More!” program, which celebrates a revolutionary bottom-up approach to self-love. Our focus lies not just on intellectualizing love but on feeling it pulsating within every cell, every nerve, every tissue of your body.

We invite you to shift your gaze inward, into the vast universe that resides within your own skin.

Through a powerful synergy of breathwork, ritual, and community, we nurture somatic self-love – a form of self-love that is grounded in physical sensation, bodily intuition, and the wisdom that resides within our physical forms.

Our body-based program cultivates self-love in its most profound form – somatic, deeply embodied, and profoundly felt. It’s time to step out of your mind and into your body, to discover the wellspring of self-love that awaits there.

Why Somatic Self-Love?

Somatic self-love is about honoring your body as a source of wisdom, strength, and pleasure. It’s about nurturing a loving relationship with your physical self and embracing your unique beauty.

Through daily practices, reflections, and guided activities, this course will empower you to:

Reconnect with your body’s innate wisdom and intelligence
Release limiting beliefs and negative self-talk related to your body
Experience the joy of sensual self-care and pleasure
Create a supportive environment and community for body love
Integrate powerful somatic self-love practices into your everyday life

What’s Included in the Course?

When you join Love Yourself More! 31 Days to Somatic Self-Love, you’ll receive:

A comprehensive course workbook with daily activities, reflections, and journal prompts
Guided meditation and relaxation audio recordings to enhance your practice
5 Live Virtual Breathwork session (recorded and access to the recordings)
A curated recommended reading and resource list to deepen your understanding
Access to a private online community for support, discussion, and connection with like-minded individuals

Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, transformation, and love? Get Started Today and Transform Your Relationship with Yourself..

This program is available on a donation, sliding scale basis. To enroll, you can donate as little as $25 and up to $550.

By adopting a bottom-up approach to self-love, we encourage a profound shift in perspective – from seeing the body as separate from the self, to recognizing the body as an integral part of our identity and experience. This shift can have a profound impact on our journey towards self-love and overall wellbeing.

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100% Satisfaction Guarantee: We believe in the power of this course to transform your relationship with yourself. If you’re not fully satisfied with Somatic Self-Love at any time, simply contact us for a full refund, no questions asked.

Imagine starting every day with a deep sense of self-love that permeates your entire being…

A love that you can feel in your body, vibrating in every cell. Imagine ending each day with a sense of fulfillment and self-acceptance, knowing that you are enough just as you are.

This love is not just a fleeting thought; it’s a vibrant energy that you can feel coursing through your body, humming in each cell, and illuminating your spirit.

Now, imagine closing each day not with the weariness of self-doubt or judgment but with an overwhelming sense of fulfillment and self-acceptance.

A gentle yet powerful affirmation whispering, “I am enough, just as I am.”

This course is a pathway to a life where self-love isn’t just a concept but a deeply rooted feeling, a somatic experience that informs your every decision, colors your every interaction, and ultimately leads to a more vibrant, fulfilled, and joyous existence.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

This program is crafted to guide you towards feeling love alive in your body, allowing you to truly connect with your inner ecology and experience profound personal growth. Discover how to truly love yourself more from the inside out, every cell of your being resonating with self-love. Here are answers to some common questions:

What does it mean to feel love for yourself alive in your body?

Feeling love for yourself alive in your body means experiencing and embodying self-love on a deep, visceral level. It goes beyond intellectual understanding or affirming positive thoughts about yourself. This form of self-love involves a genuine, compassionate connection with your physical self, as well as an appreciation for your body’s unique qualities, abilities, and wisdom.

Why does feeling self-love alive in your body matter?

Feeling self-love alive in your body matters for several reasons, as it has a profound impact on your overall well-being, relationships, and life experiences. Here are some of the key reasons why embodying self-love is essential:

Physical health: When you love and appreciate your body, you are more likely to make choices that support your physical well-being. This includes nourishing your body with healthy foods, engaging in regular exercise, and prioritizing rest and self-care. As a result, a strong connection with your body can contribute to improved overall health and vitality.

Emotional well-being: Embodying self-love promotes a positive self-image and helps to counteract negative self-talk, self-criticism, and feelings of unworthiness. This fosters a more compassionate and nurturing relationship with yourself, which can lead to increased self-esteem, self-confidence, and resilience in the face of life’s challenges.

Mental health: Loving your body can have a significant impact on your mental health by reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. When you approach life from a place of self-love, you are better equipped to cope with stressors and maintain a more balanced and positive outlook.

Relationships: When you feel self-love alive in your body, it can positively influence your relationships with others. A strong sense of self-love and self-worth creates a foundation for healthier boundaries, more authentic connections, and greater empathy and understanding for the needs of others.

Personal growth and self-discovery: Embodying self-love opens the door to personal growth and self-discovery. When you honor and listen to your body’s signals and wisdom, you become more in tune with your authentic self, which can lead to a deeper understanding of your passions, desires, and life purpose.

Presence and mindfulness: Feeling self-love alive in your body contributes to an increased sense of presence and mindfulness. By cultivating a deep connection with your body, you become more grounded and present in each moment, allowing you to fully engage with and appreciate the experiences life has to offer.

In summary, feeling self-love alive in your body matters because it contributes to a healthier, more balanced, and fulfilling life. Embodying self-love has the potential to positively impact your physical, emotional, and mental well-being, while fostering stronger relationships and personal growth.

What is Breathwork and Why is It Foundational?

Somatic self-love breathwork is a breathing technique that combines the principles of somatic awareness and self-love. It involves mindful and intentional breathing practices designed to foster a deeper connection with one’s body, emotions, and inner ecology. By focusing on the breath and the sensations it evokes, participants can develop a greater sense of self-awareness, presence, and appreciation for their bodies.

Somatic self-love breathwork is important to the 31-day somatic self-love journey for the following reasons:

Building a foundation for body awareness: Breathwork can help participants become more aware of their bodies and the sensations they experience. This increased awareness is essential when exploring somatic self-love, as it helps individuals recognize their body’s signals, needs, and desires.
Cultivating self-love through presence: By focusing on the breath and being present with one’s body, participants can develop a deeper appreciation for themselves and their bodies. This presence and appreciation foster a sense of self-love that is grounded in the reality of one’s body, rather than abstract thoughts or ideals.
Supporting emotional regulation and release: Somatic self-love breathwork can help participants regulate their emotions and release any stored tension or stress in their bodies. This emotional regulation and release can promote a greater sense of well-being, allowing individuals to more fully embrace self-love and self-compassion.
Enhancing the effectiveness of other practices: Breathwork can serve as a supportive tool for other somatic self-love practices, such as meditation, yoga, or mindful movement. By incorporating breathwork into these activities, participants can deepen their connection with their bodies and enhance the overall effectiveness of their self-love journey.

Somatic self-love breathwork is an essential component of the 31-day somatic self-love journey. It encourages participants to develop body awareness, cultivate presence, regulate emotions, and enhance the effectiveness of other somatic practices, all of which contribute to a more authentic, grounded, and holistic approach to self-love.

What do you mean by “Inner Ecology”?

Inner ecology refers to the complex, interconnected system of your internal world, which includes your thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and energetic balance. This term emphasizes the importance of maintaining a harmonious relationship between these various aspects of your being, akin to how an ecological system in nature thrives through balance and symbiosis.

In the context of the 31-day transformative journey, inner ecology highlights the focus on nurturing a deeper connection with your internal landscape through somatic self-love and embodied practices. By cultivating self-love, body awareness, and a deeper connection with your inner ecology, you foster a greater sense of harmony, balance, and well-being within yourself. This integrated approach ultimately allows you to experience a more authentic, grounded, and holistic understanding of self-love and self-acceptance.

What Do You Mean By “The Shape of Self-Love”?

When we refer to the “shape of self-love”, we’re talking about the embodied experience or the physical manifestation of self-love. This encompasses not just a mental or emotional understanding of self-love, but how that love is experienced and expressed in and through our bodies.

The shape of self-love could be seen in the way we carry ourselves, the way we move, the way we breathe, and even the way we rest. It involves practices like mindful movement, breathwork, and body-based rituals that help us to feel love within our bodies. The shape of self-love may vary for each individual, as everyone experiences their body and expresses love for themselves in different ways.

This term recognizes that our bodies are not just vessels for our minds, but integral parts of our self-experience. When we talk about the “shape of self-love”, we’re emphasizing the importance of an embodied, physical relationship with self-love, adding another layer to our understanding and practice of self-love.

Embrace the Wisdom Within…

Self-love is a multifaceted concept that is experienced and expressed in different ways. To truly live it, we must lean into it from various perspectives. In this comparison table, explore two vital dimensions of self-love: somatic self-love and mental/emotional self-love. The former, also referred to as the ‘shape of self-love’, focuses on feeling self-love embodied in our physical being, while the latter emphasizes cultivating positive thoughts and emotions. While both are critical aspects of self-love, they are distinct in their primary tools, focus, benefits, and outcomes. Let’s delve deeper into these unique aspects to gain a broader understanding of the multi-dimensional nature of self-love.

	Somatic Self-Love	Mental/Emotional of Self Love
Definition	Somatic self-love is about feeling self-love embodied, and appreciating one’s physical body. It is about establishing a direct, compassionate connection with the physical self.	Mental/emotional self-love is about cultivating positive thoughts and emotions towards oneself. It often involves developing a positive mental and emotional attitude towards oneself.
Primary Tools	Breathwork, physical movements, grounding exercises, mindful eating, and other body-based practices.	Affirmations, cognitive reframing, mindfulness, journaling, and other mind-based practices.
Primary Focus	The primary focus is on the physical body and the sensations experienced within it. The goal is to cultivate love that is deeply felt within the physical body.	The primary focus is on the mind and emotions. The goal is to shift mental and emotional attitudes towards oneself to be more positive and loving.
Benefits	Enhanced body awareness, emotional release, improved physical wellbeing, cultivation of physical pleasure and comfort.	Improved mental wellbeing, emotional regulation, positive self-talk, and positive self-image.
Outcomes	A deeper sense of connection with the physical body, increased physical comfort and pleasure, greater embodiment of self-love.	More positive self-image, increased emotional resilience, improved mental health

Both types of self-love are valuable and often interconnected and they each have their unique focus and benefits. A comprehensive self-love practice ideally incorporates elements from both, fostering a holistic connection between our bodies and our minds.

Unveiling the Journey to Love Yourself More!

A journey of true homecoming. Over the course of five weeks, our program is designed to guide you on a transformative journey towards somatic self-love, bringing you back home to your authentic self.

Week 1: Unlocking the Power of Somatic Connection: Developing Body Awareness – Embark on a transformative journey that begins with cultivating a deeper connection with your own body. Through a range of exercises and practices, you will learn to tune into the wisdom of your body, understanding its subtle signals, and unlocking the power of somatic connection. This initial week serves as your foundation, building body awareness that will serve you throughout your journey towards embodied self-love.

Week 2: Celebrating Sensuality: Self-Care Practices for Body Bliss – Delve into the world of sensuality, discovering self-care practices that amplify your body’s capacity for pleasure, joy, and bliss. You’ll explore how touch, movement, and nourishment can become sources of deep connection and celebration, strengthening your relationship with your body and fostering a sense of sensual self-love.

Week 3: Nurturing Your Inner Sanctuary: Body Acceptance and the Journey to Self-Compassion – Every body is a sanctuary, and this week, we’ll explore how you can nurture yours. Through exercises aimed at cultivating acceptance and self-compassion, you’ll start to embrace your body as it is, in all its unique beauty. As you begin to replace judgment with understanding, criticism with kindness, you’ll realize that your body is not just a vessel, but a home where self-love resides.

Week 4: Soft, Gentle, and Slow: Harmonizing Nourishment, Rest, and Connection for Vibrant Well-Being – In the fast-paced world we live in, taking it slow can feel like a luxury we can’t afford. But in this week, we’ll emphasize the importance of gentleness, slowness, and rest. You’ll learn how to mindfully nourish yourself, physically and emotionally, and appreciate the restorative power of rest and deep connection, all contributing to a sense of vibrant well-being.

Week 5: A New Shape: Integrating and Celebrating Your Somatic Self-Love Transformation – As we reach the culmination of your journey, you’ll learn how to integrate your newfound practices into your daily life, maintaining and nurturing the somatic self-love you’ve cultivated. You’ll also take time to celebrate the transformation you’ve undergone, recognizing the profound shift in your relationship with your body.

Self-Love Isn’t A Thought in Our Minds, It’s a Feeling in Our Bodies

Discover the transformative power of somatic self-love with our unique body-based program. Designed with the knowledge that self-love isn’t merely a state of mind but a feeling alive in every cell of your body, we utilize a potent mix of breathwork, rituals, and community support to guide you on this journey. Through intentional breathwork, you’ll unlock a deeper emotional connection with yourself. Engaging rituals will ground you in the present moment, while our supportive community nurtures shared growth and exploration.

What does it mean to feel love alive in your body?

It means going beyond intellectual understanding and actually experiencing love for yourself in a visceral, tangible way. It means understanding that your worth is not tied to any external factors, but is inherent. It’s about fostering a deep, compassionate relationship with your body, listening to it, nurturing it, and ultimately, loving it.

The Tools

Step into the transformative power of somatic self-love with our uniquely curated program. This is not just a cognitive journey; it’s an embodied one, rooted deeply in the wisdom of your own body. Our approach is multi-faceted, combining the potency of breathwork, ritual, and community to guide you towards profound self-love.

Experience the magic of breathwork, a practice that not only enhances your emotional well-being but also helps you create an intimate connection with your own body, fostering deep self-love. Rituals will anchor your journey, providing powerful tools that bring you into the present moment, offering a sense of safety, grounding, and connection. And you won’t walk this path alone; our vibrant community will be by your side, providing shared experiences, collective wisdom, and mutual support. Together, these three elements – breathwork, ritual, and community – form the pillars of our program, creating a comprehensive, bottom-up approach to nurturing self-love.

Breathwork

Breathwork allows you to use your breath as a tool to tap into the wisdom of your body, to release what no longer serves you, and to invite self-love into your life.

The journal “Frontiers in Psychiatry” published research in 2020 indicating that breathwork can facilitate self-awareness and emotional release, fostering a sense of inner peace and emotional wellbeing (Malandrakis et al., 2020).

Rituals

Rituals serve as a grounding practice, reminding you of your commitment to self-love and providing a framework to cultivate it in your daily life.

Research conducted by Hobson, Schroeder, Risen, Xygalatas, and Inzlicht (2017) in the journal “Journal of Personality and Social Psychology” found that rituals could alleviate feelings of anxiety and uncertainty by creating a sense of order and control, thus fostering a sense of safety.

Community

Meanwhile, our community will be there to support you every step of the way. On this journey, you will be surrounded by like-minded individuals who are also committed to this path of self-love. Together, we will share our triumphs, learn from our setbacks, and offer each other support and encouragement as we traverse this path.

A study published in the American Journal of Community Psychology found that individuals who feel a greater sense of community are more likely to experience increased self-esteem and decreased loneliness. This contributes to an enhanced sense of self-love (Prezza & Constantini, 1998).

We begin again November 1st…

So, are you ready to embark on this transformative journey? Are you ready to start feeling love alive in your body? If the answer is yes, then join us in “Love Yourself More!”

Click the link below to sign up and start your journey towards somatic self-love. It’s time to embrace the love that you are inherently worthy of. Remember, the journey to self-love begins with a single step, and we’re here to guide you each step of the way.

Our bodies are not just vessels for our minds, but integral parts of our self-experience.

When we talk about the “shape of self-love”, we’re emphasizing the importance of an embodied, physical relationship with self-love, adding another layer to our understanding and practice of self-love.

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Course Logistics

Experience the power of transformative somatic self-love practices with our immersive 31-day course, taking place in November 2024. Our interactive platform, available to you around-the-clock, is brimming with enriching content designed to facilitate your journey to embodied self-love.

In addition to the daily practices, you will have the exclusive opportunity to participate in five live Somatic Self-Love Breathwork Zoom sessions.

Each session offers a unique opportunity to dive deeper into the transformative world of breathwork, to connect with fellow course members, and to personally experience the resonance of self-love within your own body.

The breathwork sessions are scheduled as follows (they will be recorded and offered in the course portal):

November 3, 10, 17. 24 and December 1st
Two times to choose from: 9am-10am Mountain or 6-7pm Mountain

Please mark your calendar and prepare to harness the power of communal breathwork in these profound gatherings.

For those who are unable to attend the live sessions or wish to revisit the experience, all sessions will be recorded and made available within the course platform.

Best of all, you’ll receive lifetime access to all course materials, enabling you to revisit and renew your journey towards somatic self-love whenever you wish.

Join us and embark on a transformative journey to self-love that you can carry with you for the rest of your life.

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Attributions and Gratitude

Somatic Self-Love and the f/embodiment spiral model of change are a synthesis of teachings, accreditations, and lived experience over the last three decades. I have immense gratitude for all of my teachers known and unknown.

Self-Love, Breathwork and Spiritual Direction

Certified Breathwork Facilitator with David Elliott. His books, The Reluctant Healer and Healing, are foundational to the creation and practice of somatic self-love.

Somatics and Embodiment

Certificate in Somatic Stress Release with Dr. Scott Lyons (through The Embody Lab)
Certificate in The Power of Embodied Transformation with Dr. Richard Strozzi-Heckler, Staci Haines and others (through Coaches Rising)
Certificate in Somatic Embodiment & Regulation Strategies with Linda Thai
Certificate in Somatic Experiencing® via Peter Levine’s Trauma Master Class
Brainspotting with David Grand, Ph.D
Traumatic Release Exercises (TRE), in training now with completion scheduled for October 2024

CPTSD

Certificate Program in Traumatic Stress Studies, offered through the Trauma Research Foundation, Bessel A. van der Kolk, MD, Dr. Jana Pressley, Dr. Pat Ogden and others
Certificate Program in Somatic Interventions for Treating Complex Trauma with Janina Fisher
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II: Complex Trauma (CCTP-II) with Dr. Arielle Schwartz
Certificate in Complex Trauma Master Class: Sensorimotor Psychotherapy in Action with Dr. Pat Ogden

Post Traumatic Growth

Complex Trauma Certification Training: A Strength-Based Approach for Treating Complex PTSD with Dr. Arielle Schwartz
Certificate in EMDR & Parts Work for Treating Complex Trauma: Somatic Techniques to Decrease Defensiveness and Facilitate Trauma Processing with Dr. Arielle Schwartz
Certificate in The Integrated Therapist with Bessel van der Kolk, MD, Richard Schwartz, PhD, & Frank Anderson, MD
Certificate in Sue Johnson’s Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy Master Class: Experience the Healing Power of EFIT for Attachment Trauma

Addiction

Body Forgiveness: The Intersection of Forgiveness and Self-Compassion in Positive Body Image and Eating Disorder Recovery with Dr. Ann Saffi Biasetti

EMDR

Certificate in Virtual EMDR: Safe, Simple and Straightforward Approaches to Adapting EMDR to Telehealth with Megan Boardman, LCSW, ACADC, CCTP-II, EMDR-C

Nervous System/Polyvagal

Certificate in Polyvagal Informed Therapy with Deb Dana and Stephen Porges, PhD
Certificate in Clinical Applications of Polyvagal Theory in Trauma Treatment: Integrating the Science of Safety, Trust, Self-Regulation and Attachment with Stephen Porges & Deb Dana

Compassion

Certificate in Compassionate Inquiry with Dr. Gabor Maté

Marketing and Messaging

Copywriting for Culture Makers with Kelly Diels

Women’s Empowerment, Female Sexuality and Relationships

VITA Certified Coach, The Institute of Integrated Sexuality
Certificate in Sex, Desire & Attachment with Dr. Emily Nagoski

Somatic Attachment Theory

Certificate in Somatic Attachment Therapy with Dr. Scott Lyons, Dr. Maureen Gallagher, and others (through The Embody Lab)

IFS Somatic Parts Work

Certificate in Integrative Somatic Parts Work with Fran Booth (through The Embody Lab)

Shadow Work

Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist with Patti Ashley, PhD, LPC, Ann Saffi Biasetti, PhD, LCSWR, CEDS, CIAYT, Richard C. Schwartz, PhD, Amy Pershing, LMSW, ACSW
Certificate in The Role of Shame in Sexual Abuse in Women with Kathy Steele, MN, CS
Certificate in Body Image and Sexuality: Befriending the Sexual Self After Trauma with Angie Gunn, LCSW, CST
Certificate in Shame and the Disowned Self: Overcoming Internal Attachment Disorder with Dr. Janina Fisher

Other Teachers and Modalities

The Psychic Training with Erin Schroder

Citation footnotes for the provided statements

Malandrakis, G., McNamara, O., Ball, L. & Sunderland, M. (2020). ‘Breathwork as a Tool for Self-Awareness and Emotional Release’, Frontiers in Psychiatry.

This study supports the idea that breathwork can facilitate self-awareness and emotional release, fostering a sense of inner peace and emotional wellbeing.

Hobson, N. M., Schroeder, J., Risen, J. L., Xygalatas, D., & Inzlicht, M. (2017). ‘The Psychology of Rituals: An Integrative Review and Process-Based Framework’, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.

This research indicates that rituals can alleviate feelings of anxiety and uncertainty by creating a sense of order and control, thus fostering a sense of safety.

Prezza, M., & Constantini, S. (1998). ‘Sense of Community and Life Satisfaction: Investigation in Three Different Territorial Contexts’, American Journal of Community Psychology.

According to this study, individuals who feel a greater sense of community are more likely to experience increased self-esteem and decreased loneliness, which contributes to an enhanced sense of self-love.