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Strengthening Neuro pathways
Today I was frustrated trying to figure out computer stuff. I decided to participate in Breathwork to reduce the feeling. The more this practice is done it strengthens neurons pathways. At this point I’ve done the daily practice over 230 days in a row and it has been helpful managing my nervous system.
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I am so inspired by the way you have kept regular with your daily practise for so many days. It is so true that every time you practise something good - whether it's physical exercise or mindfulness, meditation or breath-work, yoga or tai chi etc - it strengthens our body and brain in a strong way. And the exciting thing is there is always more to learn. I guess the journey is eternal - and it is so joyful and exciting when we are self-aware and can see the progress even in observing what makes us feel frustrating!
Self Practice 30
Today I focused leaning on being calm and identifying ways to attain feeling calm. I find many attributes such as confidence and clarity come to me when I’m feeling calm.
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Have you read Eckhart Tolle's book, The Power of Now? It's the essence of mindfulness. It's helped me and a few of my friends to identify ways to attain feeling calm. You are so right about how it enables us to grow many other important skills and qualities like Confidence and Clarity.
One reason why busking (playing music in the street) should be encouraged.
Thursday night was quite significant. It's been a wet week in London. I went to a launderette in Shepherd’s Bush to get my laundry dry and because I was there, I took the Central Line into London and busked at Liverpool Street - not Embankment. I’ve not been there for months. It was quite late - after 10.00 when I got there - but my workshop is on Sunday and I’m still a bit short of funds. I didn’t get a grant this year so each month is an exercise in faith and surrender and I always see some miracles. It always works out! I didn’t earn much but had two particularly significant encounters / conversations. A young man - probably in his 20s - stopped and thanked me for the music. He said he was sorry he had no money. I asked if he would be passing by on Friday as I could come to Liverpool Street again. He said he would not be alive next day. I asked what was wrong and in his silence and the expression in his eyes I realised that he was intending to end his life. I gave him a big hug and just held him tightly and asked him to remember that life is precious and he is precious. I said that life is full of ups and downs - but the future will be bright. He cried and cried - just sobbing in my arms. I felt the healing power / love of God flowing through us. When he eventually went on his way I gave him one of my fliers and asked him to keep in touch. I felt that it was not a coincidence that I was playing there that night. Later a man I know - but haven’t seen for months because I don’t often go to Liverpool Street to busk, came over with such delight. He’s from Romania and came here to UK when his wife left him and took their children. He really loves me and my music. He calls me Mum! He’s homeless and often depressed but he loves me. He said he was in the station keeping out of the rain when suddenly he heard my music. He couldn’t believe it because it’s been so long. We had a hug too. He said he was tired of struggling and no longer wanted to live. He just wanted to die. He shouted ‘I want to die!’
Thank you for your oneness and interest in my workshops @Sophia-Taniah-Lorna-Lynne IDoNotUseALastName . I saw your question in the messages and answered at some length, finally sharing the link to a few videos from my workshops. I will share them here. The first two are from the October Workshop. There is one from yesterday but I have lost my phone charger. I'll share it when I get the phone working again, but on Mondays after my workshops my focus is on having a rest! Yesterday was especially challenging because ever since I began holding these workshops, after the covid lockdowns, my son has always come to London to help with them. He does the Food Preparation and helps with setting up and taking down - as well as taking part in the actual workshop in a strong and supportive way. In the first few years I had a friend who loves the workshops and also came for the full day - helping with everything - but just now she has other commitments and my son, who is a full time Carer, is now not able to leave his client for the 24 hours required to come to the workshop. I have a great Assistant who comes to the workshop itself, and two young men who help with the Take-Down - but nobody to help with the Food Preparation and Setting up. I emailed and messaged friends - and last month was able to find someone to come all day on Sunday for the Food Preparation and Set-Up, but this month nobody was free. I feel that these workshops are quite special, that I am pleasing God or fulfilling my Purpose, by holding them - so I saw it as a Divine Challenge. I did the shopping for the food a bit earlier than usual on Saturday evening - and after taking an hour of serious rest, started on the Food Preparation. I went on all night and instead of stopping to meditate at 6 and take the first load to the venue at 7am - which is my usual routine - I continued with the food until 9.00. That felt quite scary because my schedule is to take the second load at 10.00 and it takes more than an hour to load the car, drive to the venue, unload and drive back again. Also there were a few items I still needed to buy, so I would need to add at least 20 minutes at the supermarket on the way home.
@Sophia-Taniah-Lorna-Lynne IDoNotUseALastName Thank you so much for sharing this, Sophia. I have been following the news in the USA with a degree of alarm and horror. So many heartbreaking stories associated with ICE and now increasingly worrying news about Venezuela. I go to New York every year, to celebrate my spiritual Teacher's birthday in August and this year I was worried I might be arrested and deported, as my phone is full of photos and correspondence from Gaza. I hid my phone in the luggage which is checked in. I am so glad that there are brave people like you who are standing by those who are being affected and I will look up Jessica Saxton and her Justice Without Limits Organisation and Tanawah Downng's We shall be free. The world is going through some difficult times. We can't prevent all the suffering but we can stand with people who are affected and just in our own small way 'make a difference.'
Self Practice 26
Today I focused on being present and understanding skills I have to manage anxiety. These skills are tools to allow the rational brain to turn back on.
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this is really helpful. Could you share your Calendly link as a personal message and I will see if I can adapt it to use with my coaching. Sending love.
Many thanks for this.
Self Practice 27
Today I opened space around being open to solutions and to not allow anxiety to cloud the opportunity. In my business I’ve known the step I need to take but the money piece has been a mental barrier.
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The money-piece can be more than a mental barrier, Brian. I absolutely understand how this can be a real source of anxiety and stress. I admire your focus on the steps needed. Sending special love.
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DurgaMata Chaudhuri
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My name is DurgaMata. I'm a Mindfulness Teacher and Happiness Coach. I offer one to one coaching and workshops to reduce stress and build resilience.

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