SOMATIC Journey in cape town

practices for trauma healing & stress relief

Somatic Experiencing & Breathwork Sessions with Daria Rasmussen in Cape Town

These one-on-one sessions are designed to expand your capacity to feel and heal—not to fix, force, or perform. Rooted in Somatic Experiencing®, breathwork, and mindfulness, they offer a safe, grounded space in Cape Town where you can reconnect with yourself and your body.

I work gently with what’s present—tension, emotions, numbness, or overwhelm—without rushing the process. Using breathwork for nervous system regulation, somatic practices to explore stored trauma, and mindfulness to stay with what’s true, each session becomes a place to listen, not override.

This is trauma-informed, body-based therapy for those feeling burned out, anxious, or disconnected. It’s not about easy answers—it’s about honest presence. Whether you’re seeking relief from stress, emotional overwhelm, or trauma, a single session can bring clarity and calm.
But deeper transformation often happens over time. Most clients book a series of 4–6 sessions across 6–12 weeks to cultivate resilience, insight, and a stronger relationship with themselves.

If you’re looking for somatic therapy in Cape Town, these sessions offer an invitation to move at the speed of your own healing. No pressure. No fixing. Just space to breathe and be.

Daria is a mindfulness & somatic experiencing practitioner and breathwork coach based in Cape Town, with years of experience supporting people on the path of nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and inner transformation.

Her journey began in Poland and led her to South Africa, where she now offers trauma-informed retreats and sessions grounded in somatic therapy, breathwork, and mindfulness meditation.

She’s trained with Martin Aylward, Dan Brulé, and Somatic Experiencing International. This diverse training blends with her deep intuition and presence, which create a safe space for real, embodied processes.

Daria doesn’t promise quick fixes. Her work is about guiding you to come home to yourself – more grounded, more spacious, and better able to meet life as it is.

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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 release, 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
90 minutes | 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: 3-4 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.