Sunday Somatic Sessions

Sunday Somatic Sessions are back at the Natural Wellness Centre on Sunday 1 November, the latest in a series of small-group workshops run by Bodies in Motion. The session starts at 16:00 and runs for two hours, with the whole thing led by Francis Augusto.

It's a somatic movement workshop, which means the focus is on the internal experience of moving rather than how it looks from the outside. The session is built around somatic movement, dance, breathwork and stillness, and it's designed for all bodies, so you don't need any prior experience to join in. It's for ages 18 and over.

Over the course of the two hours, the session moves through several different practices. It opens with guided grounding to settle you in, then works into somatic movement, touch and dance — both on your own and together with others. There's supported rest and guided visualisation, and the creative side comes in with creative writing and mark-making. The whole thing rounds off with vegan masala chai tea, so you've got a bit of time to wind down and chat after you've finished.

Bodies in Motion describe the sessions as a way of revitalising body, mind and soul. It's a small-group format, and tickets are £30. If you're on a low or no income, there are bursary places available — you just need to email the organiser to ask. If this date doesn't work, there are more sessions listed for 6 December 2026, 7 February 2027 and 7 March 2027, all at 16:00. You'll find the Natural Wellness Centre at 108 Derby Road, Nottingham, NG1 5FB.