Embodying Ease: Somatic Meditations for Everyday Life

Embodying Ease: Somatic Meditations for Everyday Life is an online meditation workshop led by Sandrine Harris and offered through Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. It is a somatic meditation practice for anyone who wants to meditate with the body included, not set aside. No prior experience with meditation or movement is needed.

The evening brings together gentle movement and stillness, with the aim of bringing ease to body, mind, and heart. Movement is drawn from medical qigong, Feldenkrais® somatic education, applications of Somatic Experiencing®, and dance.

What to Expect

The session runs 90 minutes on Zoom, in the evening from 6:00 to 7:30 pm Eastern. The pace alternates between moving and resting, and the emphasis is on body awareness and sensory attunement rather than advanced technique.

- 6:00 pm: Welcome and settling into the body.
- 6:10 pm: Introductory somatic meditation and breath awareness.
- 6:30 pm: Guided movement flows drawing from qigong and Feldenkrais.
- 7:00 pm: Stillness practice and creative reflection with paper and markers.
- 7:20 pm: Integration and closing.

Embodying ease is described as an everyday process of reconnecting through the body, and the creative elements and movement flows are meant to refresh how you meditate. Teaching is in English.

About Sandrine Harris

Sandrine Harris is the presenter of this program, which draws on medical qigong, Feldenkrais, Somatic Experiencing, and dance. The session is built around those four influences.

Before You Go

This program is part of the Kripalu Online Studio subscription, so you need to be a monthly or annual subscriber to register. Subscribers also have access to a large library of live classes and replays.

To prepare, set up floor space where you can stand, sit, and lie down. Have a yoga mat, cushions, and anything else that helps you feel comfortable sitting and lying down. Wear comfortable clothes and go barefoot. Keep two sheets of blank paper and markers or pens nearby for the reflection practice.

You will need a stable internet connection and Zoom access, and it helps to test Zoom ahead of time. Kripalu's online programs team offers basic tech support by email before and during programs. Recordings are available within 72 hours of the session and can be watched for 30 days afterward.

The program does not include props beyond basic comfort items, one-on-one coaching or personalized assessment, or ongoing group support after the program ends.