Somatic Healing Circle

Join us for a deep dive into the ins and out of self-regulating our emotions.
In this monthly exploration, you will learn to develop practical tools to heighten awareness of how you experience, embody, and express yourself in the world.

Polyvagal Theory (PVT) - conceptualized by Stephen Porges - helps us understand how our body and brain collaborate to respond to every day, run-of-the-mill stressors, including more significant ones such as trauma.

PVT emphasizes the role the autonomic nervous system - especially the vagus nerve - plays in regulating our physical and mental health and behavior as it relates to our physiological and physiological states.

By building community, we naturally stimulate the highest branch of our nervous system - the social engagement system - which in turn fosters connection, safety, and ease in our body-mind, and life. This is the essence and purpose of “The Polyvagal Sangha”.
Through the four foundations of mindfulness practice that have been taught for thousands of years, we will explore how our perception and behavior can be upgraded to allow for living a life with greater awareness.

By deepening our connection to the inner and outer realms – we will validate the perennial philosophy of Buddhism’s ancient wisdom.

The goal of our sangha is to help participants:
1. Understand PVT’s three defining principles.
2. Engage in somatic activities, including meditation, breathing practices, and movement to cultivate a balanced state of being.
3. Overcome anxiety, emotional triggers and heal from past traumas.
4. Learn about the body’s innate biological responses.
5. Connect with folks that are committed to personal growth and healing.
Join Omri for illustrated and experiential presentations that will inspire your spirit, engage your mind, and challenge your creativity, as you uncover the enormous potential in applying this information in your daily practice and life!

About Dr. Omri

With over two decades of experience in the healing arts, Omri Sitton, D.C., Cert. ZB has always been curious about the body, natural health, and human potential. He has been teaching students and doctors tools to harness empowerment throughout his career.

Dr. Omri meditates regularly and has noticed a powerful crossover in mindfulness practice, vitalistic chiropractic, and somatics. He naturally blends these elements into his teaching.

Dr. Omri has recently taken over an established 30-year network chiropractic practice in Asheville, offering his style of care he refers to as ChiroSomatics.

You can learn more by visiting his website:
https://www.omsourcewellness.com/

Dana
Access to community and wisdom should be available to everyone, so all sangha events are offered for free. Following ancient buddhist practice, we collect danā. Danā is a Pali word that denotes a special kind of giving. It means “generosity” or “giving freely. Danā is a practice of a mutual exchange of generosity and abundance. It develops lovingkindness and compassion, deepens awareness of our interconnectedness and encourages non-attachment. If this kind of giving is available to you, there will be a donation box at this event. Any amount offered is correct and appreciated. $20 is one suggested amount.

Location
Quietude is a micro-retreat center dedicated to the cultivation of mindfulness and the inner life. It provides a container for awareness, introspection, and personal development. Quietude is rooted in the understanding that we all benefit from periodically taking time out from our day-to-day routines and responsibilities.