Sarah Pritchard presents the UK’s first SomaSoul® Somatic Therapy immersion. An exclusive, 6-person retreat in Shrewsbury designed for midlife women to regulate their nervous systems through embodied movement.
Opening Our Window to Wellbeing
A SomaSoul® Somatic Therapy Immersive Retreat for Women at Newton Meadows, Shrewsbury
With Sarah Pritchard, MSMT/E
As we transition into Spring, I invite you to step into an exclusive, deeply restorative space to rediscover your innate wisdom. This day is a dedicated "time out" to work with your body, resolve stored tension, and give structure to your emotional wellbeing.
Who is this retreat for?
This retreat is designed for women, the seekers, the over-thinkers, over do’ers, those in transition points in life and those feeling the weight of stress. It is perfect for those of you seeking more knowledge and education about nervous system regulation and how somatic practices can have such a positive impact on your life helping you manage everyday issues and become less reactive to everyday life. If you are ready to stop "managing" your symptoms and start listening to your life, this SomaSoul® immersion offers the tools to reopen your window to wellbeing.
Opening our Window to Wellbeing, refers to the physiological capacity to handle stress. This retreat enhances wellbeing by:
Regulating the Nervous System: Through SomaSoul® techniques, participants learn to move out of "fight or flight" (anxiety) or "freeze" (numbness) and back into a state of calm alertness.
Building Resilience: By identifying physical sensations associated with stress, attendees gain tools to manage daily pressures without becoming overwhelmed.
Our practices will include:
Gentle somatic movement from Soma Soul® to restore connection to your own body and relieve tension
The motional processing using the Expressive Arts process from Soma Soul® Somatic Therapy in the lineage of early somatic pioneer Anna Halprin (we use drawing and movement to process out of the body tensions, strains and thought patterns - don’t worry no art expereince is needed - this can be a doodle!)
Breathwork and grounding practices
Sounding practices to increase connection and and vitality with ourselves.
Embodied Journalling practices as part of self discovery
A small intimate group for the day to be in community with.
Somatic therapy education around the window of tolerance and how having a wider window and opening to wellbeing can support us in our health and wellbeing.
Time for integration as a group and time for you.
Refreshments are provided including gluten free options, a range of teas coffees and organic juices (bring your own lunch!)
Nourishment & Connection: The Shared Experience
In a small circle of only six, the shared table becomes a vital part of the therapeutic process. It is a space for social engagement - a key component of nervous system regulation - where we can ground our morning discoveries over a cup of tea and mindful nourishment.
Communal Connection: The intimacy of our group allows for genuine conversation and a sense of belonging that larger retreats cannot offer.
Sensory Grounding: We prioritize high-quality, delicious refreshments that delight the senses, helping you stay present and embodied throughout the day.
The "Mothering" Effect: You are invited to simply receive; we take care of the details so you can focus entirely on your own internal journey.
With large windows overlooking the Shropshire countryside and pine trees and the lily pond, the boundary between the internal "nest" and the restorative power of nature is seamless.
A Sanctuary for Healing at Newton Meadows, Shrewsbury.
Set within the beautiful gardens at Newton Meadows, Shrewsbury, with views of the Shropshire Countryside. the venue is easily accessible from Telford, Oswestry, Ludlow, and across Shropshire. There are easy links from the M54 to Newton Meadows providing access for those of you in the West Midlands. It is the perfect setting for you to recalibrate a busy mind, a life that can feel that it has too many ‘to do’s’. The embodied practices of Soma Soul® Somatic Therapy within this space is the perfect place to nurture your wellbeing and support your wellness and vitality, discovering connection with yourself and mind body integration and from. that place the ability to connect more deeply with others.
The Benefits of a SomaSoul® Immersion
For Your Physical Wellbeing: a body at ease
In a SomaSoul® practice, we move beyond the superficial muscles and work directly with the Autonomic Nervous System.
Resolution of Chronic Tension: By listening to "instinctive movement" rather than following a rigid exercise routine, you allow your myofascial system to "unwind." This leads to a reduction in chronic pain, especially in the neck, shoulders, and back where we "armor" against stress.
Nervous System Regulation: You will learn to move back into your Ventral Vagal state—the physiological "safe zone." This lowers heart rate, improves digestion, and boosts immune function by reducing the presence of chronic cortisol.
Heightened Interoception: You will sharpen your "inner sense." This physical attunement allows you to feel the early signs of fatigue or stress in your daily life before they manifest as illness or injury.
The day includes space for the "intuitive right brain." This includes a session on the expressive arts processes in the lineage of Anna Halprin using art and movement (no art skills required!) to process what’s here in the now.
For Your Emotional Wellbeing: your natural vitality and soul reclaimed.
SomaSoul® teaches us that our emotions are not just "in our heads"- they are lived experiences within the body. Learn in more detail some of the benefits you can have from working with expanding your window to wellbeing on this day.
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You will gain the emotional resilience to stay grounded even when life feels chaotic. By physically practicing how to return to a state of safety, you build a "buffer" against anxiety and overwhelm.
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Sometimes words are not enough. Somatic movement allows you to process "stuck" emotions (like grief, anger, or fear) through the body in a way that feels safe, gentle, and manageable.
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By quieting the "critical mind" and following the body's impulses, you bypass the stories you tell yourself and reconnect with your authentic "Soul" wisdom. Clients often describe this as a feeling of "coming home."
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Through the integration of expressive arts and stillness, the "felt sense" of your movement transitions into mental clarity. You leave with a clearer understanding of your boundaries, your needs, and your path forward.
A UK First: An Intimate Encounter with SomaSoul®
For the first time in the UK, experience the profound depth of SomaSoul® Somatic Therapy. While this transformative modality has long been a cornerstone of healing at world-renowned centers like Kripalu in the US, I am honoured to bring these teachings to the serene landscape of Newton Meadows, Shrewsbury.
Not a large-scale seminar or a crowded fitness class, but a Small Circle Immersion, strictly limited to just 6 participants.
What is Soma Soul® Somatic Therapy?
To learn more about the science behind this approach, visit my Somatic Therapy Page, where you can discover how to work with me 1:1 in my Somatic Movement and Therapy Sanctuary in Shrewsbury as well as virtually through Zoom. Or work with me in my small Somatic Therapy Wellbeing group on Monday evenings.
My Final Invitation: A UK Premiere
More than a generic wellness day; it is the first of its kind in the UK. Because this is an inaugural SomaSoul® Immersion, and because I am committed to the depth of your experience, this circle will remain strictly limited to six participants. This ensures that the space remains a sanctuary -a place where you are seen, where your nervous system is expertly held, and where your soul has the room to breathe.
Meet Your Facilitator
I am Sarah Pritchard, a Registered Master Somatic Movement Therapist and the only practitioner in the UK trained in the SomaSoul® method under the mentorship of its creator, Daniel Leven. My work is dedicated to helping you move beyond the "doing" of exercise and into a state of embodied aliveness, where your body is no longer a problem to be solved, but a source of profound wisdom. In our small circle of six, I offer a compassionate, trauma-informed space where you can safely listen to your body’s story and reclaim your innate window to wellbeing.
Sarah Pritchard is an ISMETA registered & regulated Master Somatic Movement Therapist and Soma Soul® Somatic Therapist
If you feel the call to move beyond the surface of "self-care" and enter into a deeper dialogue with your own life, I’d love to see you.
Sarah xx
“SomaSoul® practices balance your nervous system by moving out what’s held in the body including tensions and emotional pain”
Our reflection space at the lily pond - where the outer stillness of Newton Meadows meets your inner discovery. Our journey through the day is grounded within the expereince of the body and has lots of breaks for reflection and peace.