Pairing somatic processing with a psychedelic journey offers a holistic and deeper approach to healing and integration, especially in the context of addressing trauma and promoting lasting well-being. 
 
This package includes:
a 60 or 90-minute Somatic Processing Preparation Session to assist your nervous system in releasing patterns of stored tension and suppressed emotions in preparation for a Natural Medicine Journey. This session occurs within the week prior to your Natural Medicine Journey. 
a 6-hour Natural Medicine Journey Session in which you are supported in connecting to, processing, and resolving the patterns of suppressed emotions, trauma, and somatically-held physical tensions. Individuals may also reconnect to their authentic self and life's purpose during a Natural Medicine Journey Session.
a 60 or 90-minute Somatic Processing Integration Session in the week following a Natural Medicine Journey to allow the integration and resolution of the things that were stirred during the Journey Session. 
 
This combination is considered beneficial because:
Trauma is embodied: Traditional talk therapy can be helpful, but trauma isn't just a cognitive memory; it's held within the body as tension, altered breathing patterns, and a dysregulated nervous system. Somatic processing techniques specifically address these physical manifestations of trauma, allowing the body to complete incomplete survival responses and release stored tension and emotions.
Psychedelics open doors, but somatic work grounds the experience: Psychedelics can facilitate deep emotional breakthroughs and access suppressed material, but without grounding, these insights can be fleeting or even overwhelming. Somatic practices provide tools to navigate intense emotional and physical sensations that may arise during a psychedelic journey, helping individuals stay present and connected to their bodies.
Enhanced awareness and processing: Psychedelics can heighten sensory perception and introspective awareness, and when combined with somatic therapy, this enhanced awareness allows for a deeper connection with and exploration of bodily experiences. Somatic therapy helps individuals interpret and process these experiences, leading to powerful insights and breakthroughs.
Nervous system regulation: Psychedelic experiences can profoundly impact the nervous system, potentially leading to anxiety or other uncomfortable states. Somatic techniques, like grounding exercises and breathwork, help individuals regulate their nervous systems, returning to a state of calm and safety during and after the journey.
Integration and lasting change: Integration is crucial for incorporating the insights from psychedelic journeys into daily life. Somatic therapy provides a framework for integrating these insights by fostering self-awareness and helping individuals embody the transformative experiences, making the healing more lasting and impactful.
Holistic healing: The combination of psychedelics and somatic processing offers a holistic approach to healing that addresses the mind, body, and spirit. This can lead to a deeper connection with oneself, improved emotional regulation, and increased resilience in the face of life's challenges. 
 
In essence, somatic processing provides the anchor and tools to navigate and integrate the profound experiences facilitated by a psychedelic journey, promoting deeper healing and more lasting transformation.