ALLOWING LIFE FULLY
SOMATIC SESSIONS
CHARLOTTE VAN HARREVELD
WE FEEL WITH OUR BODY,
NOT WITH THE MIND
THE BODY KNOWS​
Working with our body and tapping into its - sometimes hidden - resources is a great way to help us deal with life's struggles and challenges. Emotions we don't process we store in our bodies, from past events to cultural conditioning and everything in between. Stress and trauma make it very hard to know what we actually feel, to feel who we really are; to feel what we want and what makes us happy.
Through somatic work I help people to connect deeper to their inner nature, to find (back) their innate strengths and authentic voices. Here lies our powerful capacity for self-healing and from here we can experience releasing emotions or tensions that no longer serve us, so we become free to take the lead in our own lives.
"WHAT THE MIND SUPPRESSES, THE BODY EXPRESSES"
EVERYTHING YOU NEED
IS ALREADY WITHIN YOU
TRUE CHANGE COMES FROM THE INSIDE OUT
In our world with all its external influences, it is easy to lose sight of the valuable wisdom that lies within us. Growing up, most of us learn to ignore or suppress these wise parts of ourselves, and later on in life, when we feel the desire to become more free, we need to rediscover them. True change comes from the inside out. It needs a form of allowing, a softening of emotional and physical layers, of relaxing into a core of wisdom and trust that lies inside all of us.
Often we unconsciously resist to what presents itself in our lives, which can manifest in blockages over time. Our bodies and lives become more flexible and full when we consciously relax in that which is, something I describe as: ALLOWING LIFE FULLY.
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"YOU HAVE TO FEEL IT TO HEAL IT"
SESSIONS
Each session involves a combination of conversation and touch. I create a safe environment where you feel seen, heard and respected. It is a co-production: you are an active participant while I help you connect to your own inner wisdom and your uniqueness. Together we will curiously explore what is brought up within you. How it feels (any mix of physical, emotional and mental layers) what that means to you and how to actively make space for all these inner parts.
Exploring difficult emotions and bodily sensations together with a safe person by your side who helps you navigate these - this is called co-regulating - makes all the difference in the world. It is truly transformative to (re)discover your own inner truths.
ABOUT ME​
I studied Psychology and worked as a healthcare psychologist for years. I loved the connection with clients but after several years I felt something was missing so I started to develop myself in areas that attracted my heartfelt attention and suited my beliefs better. Among other things I did a 4 year yoga teacher training (Saswitha in Bilthoven) where I learned about connecting body, breath and mind, about attention and awareness.
My most recent study was a somatic training called the Pantarei Approach in Berlin, where all of my lifelong interests came together. Here I learned to tune in more deeply to people, especially by actively involving the body. I discovered how to use my intuition, my curiosity and playfulness to tap in to deeper layers so to create a healing space where people feel able to connect to themselves in new and meaningful ways.
PRACTICALITIES
Sessions are 1 hour and cost 90 euros. However money should not be a reason for not being able to come so please contact me in that case: charlotte@allowinglifefully.com
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Comfortable clothing is recommended. As well as some time and space after the session which allows you to integrate.
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LOCATION:
Jan Luijkenstraat 102-I, 1071 CV Amsterdam
"THE CURIOUS PARADOX IS THAT WHEN I ACCEPT MYSELF JUST AS I AM, THEN I CAN CHANGE."
Carl Rogers
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GET IN TOUCH
Questions? Please contact me.
Use this contact form or email:
charlotte@allowinglifefully.com
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Or feel free to schedule a session yourself using the 'BOOK SESSION' button on this page.