Bliss & Stars Retreat

SOMATIC Journey

breathwork | mindfulness | somatic experiencing

Private Sessions with Daria Rasmussen in Cape Town

These sessions are about making room—giving yourself a bigger container to hold everything you are. We’re not here to fix or change anything. We’re here to let what’s been waiting beneath the surface rise, breathe, and take its place.

With Breathwork, Somatic Experiencing, and Mindfulness Meditation, we open a space that’s wide enough for whatever comes. The idea isn’t to push past what’s uncomfortable but to let it have a voice, to sit with it, listen, and see what it has to show you. No force, no quick fixes—just a chance to be with whatever’s real.

In this container, there’s no need to hide parts of yourself or shrink down. You’re allowed to be as you are, and together, we’ll feel our way through. It’s simple, but it’s not easy. It’s about being present, patient, and open to the edges of who you are. This is where real change happens—slowly, honestly, by allowing what’s true to be seen.
Daria Rasmussen Guiding Silent Retreat

Daria brings years of practice and learning to her work. She’s traveled across continents, following her intuition from Poland to South Africa, creating spaces for real transformation along the way.

Trained by Martin Aylward in Mindfulness, Dan Brulé in Breathwork, and completing a three-year training in trauma resolution with Somatic Experiencing International, Daria combines expertise with an innate understanding of what it means to be fully present in the body.

Her work isn’t about offering easy answers. It’s about guiding you back to yourself—steady, grounded, and ready for whatever comes.

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Body Work

TRANSFORMATIVE CALL

90-min session

1:1 Breathwork Fundamentals, Meditation, and Somatic Experiencing

Via Zoom

R950 | $75

Integrative Approach: We connect mind and body to tackle stress, chronic pain, emotional blockages, or anxiety. This session uses mindfulness, breathwork fundamentals, and somatic techniques to pinpoint and release deep-seated stress and emotional blocks.

Purpose: For those ready to confront and change the impact of trauma and anxiety in their lives.

What You Get: Insight: Directly engage with your body’s signals to understand the root of your emotional stresses. Stability: Learn techniques that calm and stabilize your nervous system. Transformation: Acquire practical tools to break habitual patterns and make sustainable changes.

Session Flow: Spend 90 minutes diving into the physical manifestations of stress, chronic pain, emotional blockages, or anxiety, applying somatic methods for both immediate relief and long-term healing. It’s about actively resetting your responses in real time.

Beyond the Norm: This approach emphasizes body awareness and mindfulness, leading to significant shifts in how you deal with emotional and physical challenges. Move from avoiding issues to exploring them, from reacting impulsively to responding thoughtfully.

Ideal For: Individuals experiencing stress, chronic pain, emotional blockages, or anxiety. Those prepared to challenge and change their automatic responses. Anyone seeking a session that progresses beyond talk, focusing on actionable change.

Engagement: We address the stuck points in your life through open dialogue and hands-on practices. You’ll be guided to mindfully engage with your current experiences, paving the way for real change.

Frequency: Customize the frequency of your sessions to fit your needs—regular for ongoing support or intermittent for targeted interventions. Each session is designed to deepen your ability to regulate yourself and build resilience.
Self Compassion

SOMATIC EXPLORATION

90-min session

1:1 Breathwork Fundamentals, Meditation, and Somatic Experiencing

In-person

Bishopscourt in Cape Town

R950

Focus This session is dedicated to breathwork fundamentals and Somatic Experiencing, an approach designed to resolve physical and emotional stress through body awareness. It’s ideal for addressing trauma, managing stress, and fostering a deeper connection with your bodily sensations.

Experience: You’ll be guided through processes that help release tension and restore balance to your nervous system. This focused session allows for direct engagement with the physical aspects that influence emotional well-being.

Outcome: Participants often experience relief from stress and emotional burdens, gaining tools to help maintain equilibrium and enhance bodily awareness in their everyday lives.

➜ Session Flow: Spend 90 minutes diving into the physical manifestations of stress, chronic pain, emotional blockages, or anxiety, applying somatic methods for both immediate relief and long-term healing. It’s about actively resetting your responses in real time.

➜Empowerment: Gain insights into how your body holds and processes stress, and learn practical techniques for self-regulation and recovery.

Commitment: While one session can spark change, a series of four sessions over six to twelve weeks typically leads to deeper transformation.

Sleep Yoga

INNER JOURNEY MINI

2-h session

1:1 Somatic Experiencing, Deep Breathwork, and Mindfulness

In-person,  Bishopscourt in Cape Town 

R1,950

Experience: Guided breathwork, somatic experiencing, and mindfulness. This environment is crafted to deepen your self-exploration and spark meaningful insights.

Focus: We dive into the roots of what’s holding you back—whether it’s fear, unresolved trauma, or chronic stress. The work centers on nervous system regulation, engaging your body directly to help explore tough emotions and stressors. By regulating your nervous system, we aim to transform physical and emotional patterns that impact your daily life.

Skills: Each session equips you with practical tools to shift perspectives and enhance awareness of habitual thoughts, clearing space for new possibilities. You’ll also learn techniques to regulate your nervous system, empowering you to maintain balance in your daily life.

Commitment: While one session can spark change, a series of four sessions over six to twelve weeks typically leads to deeper transformation.

Empowerment: You’ll leave equipped with tools to self-regulate, live more consciously, and build resilience.

Process: We start by defining your needs and identifying areas of your life that need rebalancing. A brief intro to breathwork and somatic experiencing ensures you’re prepared and comfortable with the process.

Outcome: Breathwork and somatic experiencing increases awareness and facilitates an emotional cleanse, helping to release built-up stress. Participants often leave with clarity, deep relaxation, and a renewed appreciation for life.

Self Compassion

INNER JOURNEY

3.5-h session

1:1 Somatic Experiencing, Deep Breathwork, and Mindfulness

In-person, Bishopscourt in Cape Town

R3,750

Experience: Guided deep breathwork, somatic experiencing, and mindfulness set to music and supportive guidance. This environment is crafted to deepen your self-exploration and spark meaningful insights.

Focus: We dive into the roots of what’s holding you back—whether it’s fear, unresolved trauma, or chronic stress. The work centers on nervous system regulation, engaging your body directly to help explore tough emotions and stressors. By regulating your nervous system, we aim to transform physical and emotional patterns that impact your daily life.

Skills: Each session equips you with practical tools to shift perspectives and enhance awareness of habitual thoughts, clearing space for new possibilities. You’ll also learn techniques to regulate your nervous system, empowering you to maintain balance in your daily life.

Commitment: While one session can spark change, a series of four sessions over six to twelve weeks typically leads to deeper transformation.

Empowerment: You’ll leave equipped with tools to self-regulate, live more consciously, and build resilience.

Process: We start by defining your needs and identifying areas of your life that need rebalancing. A brief intro to breathwork and somatic experiencing ensures you’re prepared and comfortable with the process.

Outcome: Breathwork and somatic experiencing increases awareness and facilitates an emotional cleanse, helping to release built-up stress. Participants often leave with clarity, deep relaxation, and a renewed appreciation for life.

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