Somatic Experiencing® & Breathwork Journey in Cape Town

Body-First Support for Stress, Anxiety, Burnout

Nervous System Support Rooted in Somatic Experiencing®, Breathwork, and Mindfulness

There’s a limit to how much thinking can help. Sometimes what you need is to stop trying to make sense of it.
Somatic Journey sessions begin with the body. Not as a symbol. Not as a metaphor. Just as the place where things actually happen.

Not therapy. Not advice. No dramatic breakthroughs (they can sometimes sneak in when you’re not trying). No forced catharsis.

Just space. To notice what’s here. To sit with it. To see what changes when you don’t try to change it. And learn how to stay. With what’s uncomfortable. With what doesn’t need fixing. With yourself.

I work with people navigating: Chronic stress or Burnout, Anxiety and Emotional Overwhelm, Disconnection, Numbness, or Feeling “Switched Off”, Big Life transitions or Relational Challenges, Moments when nothing seems wrong but something feels clearly not right.

Each session draws from Somatic Experiencing®, breathwork, and mindfulness. We work gently, at the pace of your body. Just space for honest awareness, open conversation, and subtle shifts.

These sessions are not psychotherapy and do not replace licensed mental health care.

Daria is a mindfulness teacher, somatic practitioner, and breathwork guide based in Cape Town. She works with people navigating stress, disconnection, and the slow work of nervous system regulation.

Her path began in Poland and brought her to South Africa, where she now offers trauma-informed retreats and one-on-one sessions grounded in somatic therapy, breathwork, and meditation.

She’s trained with Martin Aylward, Dan Brulé, and Somatic Experiencing International. Her approach blends formal training with a deep trust in presence, attunement, and the body’s own pace.

She doesn’t offer fixes or promises. She offers company for the parts of you that are ready to return home.

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SOMATIC EXPLORATION

90-min session

1:1 Breathwork Fundamentals, Minfulness, and Somatic Experiencing

In-person or via Zoom

Bishopscourt in Cape Town

R950

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This session focuses on foundational breathwork and somatic experiencing—a body-centered approach to addressing stress and tension. Designed for those navigating trauma, burnout, or simply wanting to better understand their physical responses to stress.

What You’ll Do
➜ Learn breath techniques to calm your mind and ease physical tightness.
➜ Practice simple exercises to help your nervous system shift from “overdrive” to “steady.”
➜ Map your stress landscape—identify where fear, pain, or anxiety live in your body.

How It Helps
This isn’t magic—it’s a technique.
→ Short-term: Walk away with 2-3 methods to reset in moments of overwhelm.
→ Long-term: Build familiarity with your body’s stress signals and how to respond constructively. Develop ability to gradually rewire how the nervous system responds to challenges.

Session Breakdown
90 minutes | Step-by-step guidance.
1️⃣ Start grounded: Use breath to anchor yourself in the present.
2️⃣ Body check-in and exploration: Notice areas of tension without judgment.
3️⃣ Skill-building: Try somatic tools tailored to your needs.
4️⃣ Wrap-up: Plan how to incorporate what you’ve learned and what are the next steps.

Takeaways
➜ Clarity: Recognize how stress impacts your body.
➜ Tools: Leave with actionable strategies (no fluff).
➜ Awareness: Tune into physical cues before they escalate.

Commitment
Start small. Build consistency.
→ Single session: Get a toolkit for immediate stress management.
→ 6 sessions (flexible scheduling): Deepen your practice and create sustainable habits.

INNER JOURNEY

2.5-h session

1:1 Somatic Experiencing, Deep Conscious Breathwork, and Mindfulness

In-person, Bishopscourt in Cape Town

R2,950

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This extended session blends Somatic Experiencing®, deep conscious breathwork, and mindfulness into one powerful reset for your nervous system. It’s for those ready to go deeper—whether you’re navigating trauma, burnout, chronic stress, or simply want to understand how your body holds tension.
This isn’t surface-level self-care. It’s intentional, body-based work that creates space for emotional processing, nervous system regulation, and clarity.

What You’ll Do
➜ Clarify your focus – What are you holding? Stress, fatigue, emotional blocks?
➜ Explore somatic patterns. Where do fear, tension, or overwhelm live in your body?
➜ Breathe deeply & consciously. Use structured breathwork to access and release stored stress.
➜ Integrate with awareness. Use mindfulness to ground, reflect, and carry the insights forward.

How It Helps
This isn’t a quick fix. It’s training for resilience.
→ Immediate relief from physical tightness and emotional intensity.
→ Access to deeper body-mind connection
→ Build resilience over time, not through force but through presence
→ Learn 4–5 nervous system regulation tools you can use in daily life

Session Breakdown 2.5 hours | Step-by-step guidance.
1️⃣ Intention-setting: Clarify what you want to address (stress, burnout, emotional blocks).
2️⃣ Somatic Exploration: Locate physical hotspots linked to tension.
3️⃣ Intensive breathwork: Guided sequences to rebalance your nervous system.
4️⃣ Integration: Ground yourself and plan next steps.

Takeaways
➜ Deeper body-mind connection: Understand how stress impacts you physically.
➜ Actionable strategies: techniques for real-time stress reduction.
➜ Enhanced resilience: Tools to navigate challenges with less reactivity.

Commitment
Start with intensity. Build sustainable shifts.
→ Single session: A concentrated rebalancing for immediate relief.
→ 4-session series (6-12 weeks): For long-term nervous system rewiring, trauma resolution, and resilience building.