Please note: this is part of a 3-part series that focuses on healing through a Somatic Lens. Please see more about The Somatics of Conflict and The Somatics of Attachment for more.
The Somatics of Trauma is a compassionate, educational, and experiential workshop designed to help you understand trauma through the lens of the body—both in impact and in healing. We’ll explore the ways our bodies are wired to protect us; what trauma is and why it can lock the protective instinct on overdrive; and how to somatically support ourselves in finding safety and ease, both during activation and as a baseline in our lives.
Through lecture, personal reflection, group discussion, and gentle movement practices, this workshop invites a deeper sense of self-understanding and provides practical tools to bolster nervous system regulation and resilience.
In this workshop, we will cover:
- Nervous System Fundamentals: We will learn about the overall functions of the nervous system; our innate protective responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn); and spend time identifying your personal nervous system blueprint
- Understanding Trauma: We will explore the definition of trauma; types of trauma (acute vs. complex); and how trauma imprints and echoes in the body
- The Goal of Somatic Healing: We will discuss why working with the body is essential in trauma healing; what the aims of trauma healing work are; and myths we are often fed about it
- Somatic Regulation Practices: In the final hour of the workshop, we will practice accessible, body-based tools to help calm the nervous system, restore balance when dysregulated, and cultivate a greater sense of safety in daily life
By the end of this workshop, you will:
- Understand the functions and operations of the nervous system
- Develop awareness of what your primary protective nervous system responses are; when they are echoes of trauma; and how to be with them rather than act from them
- Cultivate greater tenderness towards your body’s responses and the wisdom inherent in them
- Examine and understand trauma, its causes, and its somatic impacts from a compassionate and objective lens
- Learn simple movement practices to support self-regulation and emotional balance in everyday life
- Leave with a sense of empowerment, clarity, and a renewed connection to your body’s innate capacity for healing
As humans, we are wired for connection; healing happens interpersonally. This workshop is an invitation to settle, to learn, to be curious, to feel, to move, to connect, to reflect, to integrate, and to be.
A testimonial from Meredith’s February 2026 workshop, The Somatics of Trauma: “Meredith really made this class so amazing. I did not know exactly what to expect going in, but the amount of information that was given was so digestible. Meredith presented it in a way that was easy to understand and apply to my own life. I really enjoyed that she presented agreements at the beginning of class that set the tone for listening and sharing so that everyone felt comfortable. I left the class feeling like I could move forward with a new confidence in myself and in my body.”
This workshop is facilitated by somatic emotional health coach and educator, Meredith Rosenbluth. Offering 1:1 coaching, breathwork, and group programs, Meredith is devoted to cultivating attuned, grounded, vulnerable, and joyful spaces to foster meaningful connection and personal transformation. All of you is welcome, exactly as you are in any given moment, always. You can learn more about Meredith’s private practice here.
For more information on Meredith, please see her teacher profile here! Meredith teaches a weekly donation-based Meditation on Wednesdays from 1:15pm-1:45pm.
Cost: $45
Financial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk, call, or email kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org.
PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled.
Refund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop:
- A full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund, as it will not be automatically applied to your account.
- If you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer, no refund is provided.
Please create a Mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, please email Kelsey at kelsey@ashevillecommunityyoga.org
