We are all unique, and this uniqueness should be embraced – celebrated even. There is so much jargon on ‘correctness’ of our postures and alignment in the modern yoga world, where we should place our hands and feet and rotate shoulders and turn pelvis and engage our core to somehow conform to a set of universal rules to make our yoga body Instagram-worthy, or to fulfil some teacher’s perception of what is ‘right’. But as I delved deeper into understanding my own body, making sense of habits and patterns intrinsic to my genetic make-up, lifestyle and conditioning, I’ve discovered a whole new te ..read more

Dear Papa, 4 years have passed since you stepped into the light. The waves of grief no longer carry the weight of a Tsunami, Sometimes it’s still stormy and sobering Sometimes it’s a gentle reminder of ebb and flow, of change, of being alive. 4 years can feel like 40 years, or 4 months, or 4 days, or 4 seconds Somedays I still feel the warmth of your embrace, the tickle of your laughter, the purity of your love Somedays I still feel your pain, your longings, your strife and your despair, of not being heard, witnessed, understood. 4 years since you closed your eyes and we closed the door 4 year ..read more

Save the date! I’ll be facilitating the next intake for the upcoming Trauma-Informed Somatic Therapy & Bodywork Training in Singapore. It will be a 60-hr training focusing on the nervous system and the clinical application of Somatic Applications of the Polyvagal Theory in touch & movement. Dates: Part 1 – 26 to 28 Apr and Part 2 – 3 to 5 May (Wednesdays to Fridays over the course of 2 weeks) In this course, you will:⁣ Understand the somatic framework of the Polyvagal Theory in trauma-informed facilitation ⁣through movement & touch Uncover the embodied experience of our body and l ..read more

Here are some short video snippets on the somatic explorations following the recent Somatic Applications in Polyvagal Theory course. Exploring the tensegrity structure of our body’s myofascial system; Exploring moving from the midline and the fluid spine; Working with partners in exploring symbiotic relationship between motoring and sensing through our nervous system This course delves deep into experential learning and embodiment through exploring the body-mind connection in physiology, processes, and self-inquiry. Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming training dates! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ We concl ..read more

We concluded the Somatic Applications in Polyvagal Theory training course last week @yicsingapore. An amazing 6 days of self-inquiry, somatic explorations, connecting with play and heartfelt exchanges. We learn how to track our nervous system through honing our sensory awareness, and also our ability to observe state shifts. Through experiential anatomy and the understanding of our physiology, we come into embodiment with our embody our relationships to self, to other, to our community, to our inner being and outer environment. I’ve been facilitating this particular course for several runs now ..read more

Reposting @12.ance I’m more than delighted to be facilitating an embodied anatomy workshop: Somatic Experiences & Embodiment in Dance & Movement at the upcoming 12.ance Festival in collaboration with @sigmacontemporarydance This workshop will be happening on 4 December, Sunday @sigmacontemporarydance , 1.30pm – 4pm ☺️ All are welcome to join this workshop, regardless of whether you have a dance background or not. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Somatic Experiences & Embodiment in Dance & Movement: Movement is more than just mindless motion. When we are awake and attentive, movement is our way ..read more

Coming off the high of studying Body Mind Centering with a wonderful crew at Somatic Education Australasia in Melbourne the last 3 weeks! I feel so privileged to be able to dance, play, make art, create, rewild with nature, connect and embody a spaciousness that supports cellular to brain, bottom up, non-linear learning pathways that promote curiosity and embodiment of deep body-mind wisdom. I’m brimming with inspiration and tools to curate the content that I’d be delivering at the next round of Trauma-informed Somatic and Bodywork training in November! Only a few more spots are available! Reg ..read more

I’m currently in Melbourne, immersing in the studies of Body Mind Centering. We have been diving deep into the study of fluids of the body: The density of blood. The directionality of lymph. The bounded flow of interstitial fluids between cells The quiet presence of cellular fluid. The elusive innocence of the cerebral spinal fluid. The organic ease of the synovial fluids between joints and surrounding the organs. We speak of how these fluids interplay with weight, time, flow, space, and inform our nervous system – and how all of these express themselves through the tissues in our relational b ..read more

I’ll be facilitating the next intake for the upcoming Trauma-Informed Somatic Therapy & Bodywork Training in Singapore. It will be a 60-hr training focusing on the nervous system, and the clinical application of Somatic Applications of the Polyvagal Theory both in touch & movement. In this course, you will:⁣ Understand the basic framework of the Polyvagal Theory in trauma-informed facilitation ⁣through movement & touch Familiarise with the concepts on the embodied experience of our body in relationship with the nervous system Learn somatic self-regulation tools and techniques in t ..read more

Hey there! ? Sharing through an upcoming Nurture & Nourish Retreat in September, and this time, in collaboration with @trapezerecclub ? Join me in this upcoming somatic movement & creative embodiment event for a nervous system reset. The half day retreat is a chance for you to rest your nervous system, and to reconnect with self and others through deep inquiry practices. Somatic movement therapy is an accessible practice for anyone looking for a meaningful reset to the body-mind. Tap into the wisdom of the body through gentle guided movements, visualisations and breath work to hone you ..read more