EVENTS, CEREMONIES, AND RETREATS
Discover Transformation Through Our Unique and Powerful Events
OUR CAREFULLY CURATED OFFERINGS CREATE A SANCTUARY FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO DEEPEN THEIR CONNECTION WITH THEMSELVES, OTHERS, AND THE WORLD AROUND THEM.
WHY CHOOSE OUR RETREATS AND CEREMONIES?
At Somatic Arts Academy, we believe in the power of immersive and embodied experiences to
foster growth, healing, and enlightenment. Our retreats and ceremonies are designed to provide
you with the tools and support needed to explore your inner landscape, heal intergenerational
trauma, integrate and heal emotional blockages, contact your embodied alive-ness, and come into
right relationship with Self!
Events
Monthly Breathwork at Dharma Yoga House
Held Every Second Wednesday
With Nichole Ferro
Dharma Yoga House | Laguna Niguel, CA
A grounding and restorative breathwork journey designed to support emotional processing, nervous system regulation, and embodied presence.
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The Somatics of Relational Dynamics
June 16th | 9am-12pm PST
With Alexandra Roxo
Live on Zoom | Recordings Available
Join Alexandra Roxo for a deep exploration of embodiment, intimacy, emotional healing, and relational patterns through a somatic lens. Drawing from depth psychology, spirituality, and heart-centered transformation, this live experience will explore how the body holds relational dynamics and how awareness can support more secure, connected relationships.
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Immersive Guided Handpan Meditation and Live Sound Looping Experience
July 11th | 1:30-3pm PST
With Nichole & Dallas
Held at Peacedome at The Ecology Center
Registration Coming Soon
The Somatics of Shame
August 13th | 4-7pm PST
With David Bedrick
Live on Zoom | Recordings Available
Join David Bedrick for a powerful exploration of shame, embodiment, and the deeper intelligence held within human suffering. Drawing from decades of work in Process-Oriented Psychology and Unshaming, this live experience invites a compassionate reorientation toward the parts of ourselves often rejected, hidden, or misunderstood.
Through a deeply grounded somatic and psychological approach, David explores shame not as pathology to fix, but as meaningful material that longs to be met with dignity, curiosity, and care.
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Unwinding Pain: Understanding and Working with the Fascia System
Date TBD | This September
With Sean
Live on Zoom | Recordings Available
Registration Coming Soon
Ceremonies
Deep Heart Ceremony
Experience the profound healing power of our Deep Heart Ceremony, a plant medicine ceremony that honors both ancient traditions and modern therapeutic practices. These plant medicines, known as entheogens, are revered for their ability to reveal the soul and foster deep spiritual insight. This ceremony is thoughtfully crafted to help you connect with your inner wisdom, heal emotional and energetic blockages, and cultivate a deep sense of unity and peace. Guided by experienced facilitators, the Deep Heart Ceremony provides a sacred space for intentional transformation, allowing you to engage in meaningful ritual and deep inner work through the portal of your Deep Heart, with the support of plant allies. This ceremony also emphasizes community, providing a space to connect deeply with others on a similar path of healing and self-discovery.
Deep Heart Ceremony Dates:
June 26th and 27th, 2026
September 18th and 19th, 2026
December 11th and 12th, 2026
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