A unique approach to therapy and coaching
Created by Neelam Bains
What is SomaLiteracy?
SomaLiteracy refers to the ability to understand, interpret, and express oneself through the language of the body and bodily sensations. It involves a heightened awareness and sensitivity to the messages and signals that the body conveys and the capacity to use this somatic (related to the body) information for various purposes, such as self-expression, communication, and personal development.
SomaLiteracy is about being “literate” in the language of the body, just as one would be literate in a spoken or written language. This concept is often associated with somatic practices, which emphasize the importance of tuning into the body’s wisdom and using it as a source of information and knowledge.
SomaLiteracy can be developed through various practices, including mindfulness, movement therapies, dance, yoga, and other body-oriented approaches. Individuals who are somatically literate are often more in tune with their emotions, better able to manage stress, and more adept at expressing themselves through non-verbal means.
SomaLiteracy is part of a broader understanding of the mind-body connection and the recognition that the body plays a significant role in how we experience and navigate the world.
How we work
When we work with clients, we are facilitating a process that engages the whole person, including the stories they carry that keep them from being embodied and prevent them from being present to themselves and the world around them. When clients establish more coherency in their bodies, they can change their stories.
Who we are...
Neelam Bains
Neelam is an expert in somatic attunement and activation. With a background in osteopathy, mindfulness and continuum movement, Neelam brings over 25 years of somatic-focused clinical practice to her therapeutic work with clients.
Psychotherapy
For Individuals
For Couples
For Groups
Coaching
We offer coaching to individuals and groups in both personal and corporate settings.
SomaLiteracy coaching is a process of self-actualization that includes the felt sense experience of the body. Our deepest capacities—such as strength, integrity, clarity, and vision—come from being present. This presence is achieved in the here and now; it is not just something we think about, but something we embody.