Movement
Group

A time and space to free your energy using Breathwork and Somatic exercises.

“Sanjay’s movement group was a great stimulus to my energy at a time I so needed it. He gives guidance in an open and invitational manner, making adjustments according to the needs and abilities of his participants, while gently challenging status-quo sensations. This is not for those who want things to stay the same.”
— Ambrose

This weekly group will focus on moving energy and opening blocks in your emotional and physical body. The goal is to come out of your head and arrive in presence and in self-connection. 

We will be exploring breathwork and a variety of different Bioenergetics exercises. Each week will have a different theme and focus. This group is for anyone who wants to be more present in their body.

This group is for those who are new to this work, or those who are very experienced ~ all are welcome.

This is NOT a process group, and hence there will be very minimal sharing. Therefore, it is a requirement for all participants to be in regular therapy either with me, or another therapist/practitioner. This enables us to focus our time fully on the movement work — and I suggest you take the arising process work into your individuals sessions. Please contact me if you have questions about this.

The inspiration for this group comes from my observations in working online in the last couple years. Though I was surprised at how well the somatic work can be accomplished online, I observed that a number of clients would benefit from this kind of grounded, dedicated and regular engagement in an embodiment practice.

Details

When: Ongoing Wednesdays at 12pm EST

Duration: 60 minutes

Location: Zoom video call

Commitment and investment: $125 USD/$160 CAD to join the 5 week commitment (no refunds for no-shows).

Start date: Group is on pause for the summer.

Bring: Clothes you feel comfortable moving in, and ideally arrange to be in a space where you can move freely and make sound. A padded mat or mattress will be useful as well.

  • Our thoughts, emotions and bodies are not separate realms from one another.  When we experience stuck feelings, they make themselves known in our physical body.  Often they show up as tightness, numbness, chronic or acute pain - just to name a few. In the same way, when we hold negative beliefs, they correlate into painful emotions, which we can literally feel in various parts of our bodies.

    Somatic bodywork aims to bring both energy and awareness to these places.   We activate by moving, breathing and sounding. This inevitably brings us into deeper contact with ourselves in the present moment, but also surface feelings that may be lying underneath.

    In doing this, you will naturally become more aware of yourself and the hidden significances of these emotions. You become more embodied, self- possessed, and more capable in being here and now in your life.

    The more we can surrender to the wisdom of our bodies, blocked emotions can rise to the surface, be expressed and be released.

  • You are encouraged to do as much as you feel comfortable with, and to go at your pace.  If I suggest something that doesn’t feel good for your body, or injurious, then don’t do it!  Find a way to modify, or you can ask me for support in the moment.

    This isn’t about being the most athletic person — it’s about movement for the purpose of self-connection.  How the experience unfolds will be different for each person.

    If you have concerns about your own situation, please reach out so we can discuss.

  • The sessions are generally not geared towards outright catharsis.  However, in doing the work feelings often do arise.  That’s part of the objective of the group — to allow and welcome feelings to be experienced.

    Sometimes the feelings can be powerful, releasing and cathartic. Some people may experience incredible release through big sounds. Some can experience it through tiny vibrations. Everyone is different, and there is no right or wrong here.

    If you feel something too intense or overwhelming ~ then you are welcome to pause the work and find your way back to a tolerable zone.  There’s no need to push yourself into overwhelm.  Everything offered should be taken at your pace.

  • There is minimal interaction with the other participants.  I may invite you to make eye contact with others near the end of the sessions, but it’s optional.  The main purpose is for you be in your own space and have an experience for yourself.

  • Participants are asked to switch into speaker view when we begin the movements so each person is watching my screen. I guide the group into the movements we are doing. 

  • You are encouraged to leave your camera on so I can see you and support you in the movement work.  If this is very uncomfortable for you, it’s possible for you to go off camera at times, just know that it’s harder to guide you there, and you may be more on your own.

    You don’t need to have your microphone on, either.  However, there will be moments where I invite you to turn it on if we are doing some group sounding.  But of course, there is no obligation for you to do so.

“Sanjay brings a cornucopia of wisdom, playfulness, intuition and strength to the work he does.  I have had many breakthroughs working with Sanjay.”
— Dov T.