Hello, I am Fatma Nur Bilgin.

As a Body Therapist and educator, allow me to share a truth with you: Trying to silence your mind is exhausting. That's because difficult emotions are not trapped in the labyrinth of your mind, but stored within the body's memory. The Somatic Gatherings I offer are an invitation to step out of that mental maze and seek refuge in the concrete, honest wisdom of your body.

I pose this question to you: "In your moments of greatest fatigue, did you remember to pause and ask yourself: 'What does my body truly need right now?'"

When the winds of anxiety, depression, or stress surge, most of us default to autopilot. Facing these challenges doesn't require simply shifting your mindset; the profound solution lies in transforming your body into a safe harbor.

Why Just 20–30 Minutes? Every Process Begins with a Single Seed.

The brevity of the Somatic Gatherings is a deliberate philosophy: Every process begins with a single step. Instead of overwhelming ourselves with immense tasks for transformation, we can foster deep and lasting healing through the consistency of tiny, compassionate efforts.

These brief sessions, which last 20–30 minutes, allow for significant transformation without forcing the body. We nurture the budding seed of your inner serenity. Participants consistently affirm that they experience a heightened self-awareness, deep inner peace, and emotional resilience. They discover the courage to identify and transform their difficult moments precisely within this safe space.

Inner Resources: The Pebbles in Your Pocket

Somatic Gatherings are guided by the principles and techniques of Somatic Experiencing. Our objective is to mobilize the body's inherent capacity for self-healing. At the core of these meetings are 'Our Resources'—the indispensable tools for emotional regulation. In my terminology, these are the pebbles in your pocket that you can rely on when life gets rough.

We always begin sessions with grounding and resourcing practices. This is the most direct way to signal to your nervous system: "You are safe, you are supported, you are here now." Through these learned somatic exercises, when you face a moment of distress, you learn to process the emotion within the body rather than engaging in a draining mental battle.

"The richer our internal resources, the more fluid and steady our lives become."

The Body's Hidden Compass

"Are you truly connecting with your body?" This is the key question in these sessions.

Your body carries a hidden compass capable of navigating you to safety, even amidst a storm. Somatic Gatherings do not offer a fixed map; they teach you how to read your own compass. The flow of each session is co-created by listening to the group's needs and trusting the organic process. This fundamentally means approaching yourself with compassion and trusting the unfolding flow.

When you abandon self-judgment and approach yourself with love, your body learns not just to carry difficult emotions, but to fundamentally transform them.

If you are ready to let go of self-criticism and find the strength to manage difficult emotions by listening to your body's wisdom, I invite you to join these deep, concise, and transformative Somatic Gatherings.

Remember, on this path, every process begins with a single, compassionate step.

You can check the live class schedules on our website and begin your journey to calibrating your inner compass today.

With love and compassion,

Fatma Nur Bilgin (Yosomind Instructor and Body Therapist)