The Somatics of Trauma w/ Meredith Rosenbluth

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 learn:

• The overall functions of the nervous system
• The types of protective responses and how to identify them within yourself
• The definition of trauma and types of trauma (acute vs. complex)
• Why working with the body is essential in trauma healing
• What the aims of trauma healing work actually are and myths we are often fed about it
• 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
• Examine and understand trauma, its causes, and its somatic impacts from a compassionate and objective lens
• Develop awareness of your primary protective nervous system responses; 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
• 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.

Meredith Rosenbluth is a somatic emotional health coach and educator. She has a certificate in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy from The Embody Lab, is a certified breathwork facilitator, and specializes in working with teens and highly sensitive people. Meredith is devoted to cultivating attuned, grounded, vulnerable, and joyful spaces to foster meaningful connection and transformation. All of you is welcome, exactly as you are in any given moment, always. Learn more about her 1:1 coaching and group programs here. 

For more information on Meredith, please see her teacher profile here!She teaches donation based Meditation weekly on Wednesdays from 1:15-1:45pm.

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