Online and In-Person Somatic Offerings

  • Laurie James leading a group of people sitting on the sandy beach and listening to her speaking, with the ocean and ships in the background.

    Restore: A Somatic Yoga Class for Everyday Balance

    Join me for a monthly In-Person Somatic Yoga Workshop, building on the success of our four-part series this past fall!

    As a certified somatic practitioner and coach, along with Najla from Harmony yoga, we blend somatic practices and nervous system regulation with gentle yoga movements to help you reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and bring greater balance into your everyday life.

    2027 Dates

    Thursday evenings - January 14th, February 18th and March 18th. 6:30pm - 8:00pm at Harmony Yoga in Hermosa Beach.

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  • Thrive This Holiday Season

    Somatic Tools to Stay Steady, Feel Joy and Come Back to Yourself

    The holidays can bring so much joy, and they can also stir up a lot within us. Missing someone who won’t be at the table. Navigating your first season after a divorce or a break up. Walking into a family gathering and feeling old patterns rise up before you’ve even taken off your coat.

    Here’s the good news: thriving through the holidays doesn’t mean staying calm every moment. It means building the capacity to feel and meet the emotions that come up, and having the tools to find your way back to yourself afterward. Your nervous system can learn how.

    In this LIVE ONLINE workshop, I’ll guide you through simple, body-based practices you can use anywhere, so you can show up for the season feeling more grounded, present and connected.

    This workshop is for you if:

    • You’re grieving a loss, and the holidays make it feel harder

    • You’re navigating a divorce, recent break-up, separation or family dynamics

    • Certain family members leave you feeling triggered, drained, or like your younger self again

    • You’re tired of just surviving the holidays and want to actually enjoy them

    Together, we’ll:

    • Learn simple somatic tools you can use in the moment, even at the dinner table

    • Build your capacity to be with hard moments without them taking control of the day.

    • Gently release tension in the body that can build with grief and stress

    • A somatic practice that allows you to check in with your body before you say yes to know if you are in alignment

    • Create your own personal plan for coming back to yourself when things get messy

    The Details:
    Wednesday, November 11 · 4PM PT · Live on Zoom
    $37 · Replay included if you can’t attend live

    Prefer to pay by Zelle? Email me at laurie@laurieejames to reserve your spot.

    Credit card payments include a 3% surcharge.

    Register now

Testimonials

  • I’ve attended several of Laurie’s workshops and she infused each one with her knowledge, compassion and presence. Laurie creates a safe space to explore—whether it’s the vision for your life or emotions held in the body that no longer serve you. With non-judgement, care and empathy, Laurie guides you in the work she embodies. The workshops attract a lovely group of women. I always leave lighter, inspired and eager for the next one!

    ~Lisa

  • Every single time I attend Laurie's workshops, I end up sleeping all weekend! A huge indicator that my body is healing from all the burdens/suppressed trauma that I have been carrying throughout my life. I even saw feathers at our beach site - a sign that I am protected. Laurie is such a compassionate facilitator and I feel so safe in her presence. I highly recommend working with her!

    ~Cindy