Embodied Wayfinding Sessions

Mindful, Somatic Experiencing (Hakomi-informed)

These are relational 1:1 sessions for people who feel stuck or have lost trust — in their body, in relationships, careers, or simply in what comes next. We work somatically, which means we don't just talk about what's going on. We slow down enough to notice what's actually happening in your body while it's happening, and let that guide the work.

Sessions draw on somatic experiencing, Hakomi, mindfulness-based approaches, embodiment, and intuitive eating, depending on what you bring in. Some sessions stay quiet and internal — tracking sensation, working with what your nervous system is holding. Others involve more movement or conversation. There's no fixed script; the structure follows what's actually present for you that day, not a technique I'm applying regardless.

Session Length: 70 minutes

Investment: $160

Connection Call: Schedule a free 30-minute conversation, a chance to connect, ask questions, and feel whether somatic work is a fit for you. We begin by slowing down together, enough for you to start seeing how your life is already guiding you to shift, transform and expand.

Let's connect

Before we can work with anything — a feeling, a pattern, a question we're carrying — we have to actually arrive in our own experience. That's what a mindful check-in does. It's a way of pausing long enough to notice what's actually here.

The Mindful Check-In

Enter in your name and email address and you’ll receive instant access to this complementary, 15-minute mindfulness practice.

What is Hakomi?

Hakomi is a specific method for working somatically, developed by Ron Kurtz and his colleagues in the mid-1970s. The name is Hopi, and it translates roughly to "how do you stand in relation to these many realms?" Hakomi draws on Western psychology (particularly Focusing and Gestalt), body-based therapies like Feldenkrais, and contemplative traditions like Taoism and Buddhism.

Hakomi offers guided self-study into all facets of a person’s being, fostering personal growth and transformation. By introducing new experiences, clients can release limiting beliefs and patterns, leading to a renewed sense of self and direction in their lives, without any force.

In Hakomi, every aspect of the client’s world is a possible arena for exploration:

  • Physical

  • Emotional

  • Cognitive

  • Spiritual

Through this comprehensive approach, clients and practitioner collaboratively uncover the client’s wounding—both what was missed and what has caused harm—mapping the intricate organization of their experiences.

Hakomi can be beneficial for a wide range of individuals seeking personal growth, healing, and self-discovery. Here are some specific groups of people who may find Hakomi particularly helpful:

  • Individuals Seeking Personal Growth: Those who want to deepen their understanding of themselves and explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in a safe and supportive environment.

  • People with Trauma: Individuals who have experienced trauma and are looking for a gentle, body-focused approach to healing can benefit from the non-intrusive nature of Hakomi.

  • Those Struggling with Limiting Beliefs: Individuals who feel stuck due to limiting beliefs or negative patterns in their lives can find help in reconnecting with their true selves and discovering new possibilities.

  • People Dealing with Emotional or Relationship Issues: Those facing challenges in their relationships or emotional struggles can gain insights into their underlying patterns and improve their relational dynamics.

  • Mindfulness Practitioners: Those who already practice mindfulness or are interested in integrating mindfulness into their healing process can find the principles of Hakomi resonate with their goals.

  • Therapists and Practitioners: Mental health professionals seeking to enrich their therapeutic practices with an understanding of mindfulness-based approaches can benefit from studying Hakomi.

  • Anyone Curious About Holistic Healing: Individuals interested in a holistic approach that integrates the mind, body, and spirit can explore Hakomi as a pathway for comprehensive healing.

  • Spiritual Seekers: Those on a spiritual journey may find Hakomi helpful in exploring how their beliefs and experiences intersect with their spiritual growth.

Are you ready to explore the transformative potential of Hakomi?

Schedule a free 30 minute connection call to see if this bottom-up approach is right for you!

To connect, please use the form or email me at andrea@embodiedwayfinding.com.

If you have any questions, please contact me HERE.

“Self-study is a powerful path to change and it is most powerful when we can discover our unconscious assumptions, when we can examine them with a more mature, experienced and reasoning mind.” - Ron Kurtz

FAQ

  • Our bodies hold the core beliefs we’ve acquired through early experiences in childhood and beyond, including negative beliefs about ourselves and the world. By tuning into our moment-to-moment embodied experience, we can access these unconscious beliefs. As we become aware of these limiting beliefs and patterns, we create the space for them to shift and transform.

    Our bodies and psyches have a natural capacity to heal when given supportive conditions and loving presence. This gentle somatic processing leads to greater self-awareness, healing, and well-being, fostering a fuller, more authentic sense of self.

  • In Hakomi, core material refers to the deeply held memories, images, beliefs, neural patterns, and emotional attitudes that are often formed early in life—usually in response to significant or challenging experiences. This material is typically unconscious and shapes our perceptions, behaviors, habits, and ways of relating to ourselves and others.

    Core material influences how we respond to essential themes in life, such as safety, belonging, love, support, power, and freedom. Some aspects of core material help us to thrive, while other parts—often learned in response to stress or difficult circumstances—limit our growth and well-being.

  • Hakomi can help a person by gently uncovering unconscious material, facilitating healing on a deep experiential level, and supporting growth through mindful awareness, compassion, and integration of new patterns into daily life. This makes it ideal for those wanting a body-centered, present-moment approach to personal or spiritual development, or for anyone who feels stuck in cognitive or talk-based therapies.

    Clients often experience increased self-understanding, improved relationships, and greater clarity about their needs and values.