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Introduction to Authentic Movement
Having been deeply moved by the transformational disciple and practice of Authentic Movement, Moriah is excited to share it with her community here in Ojai. Moriah is honored to learn from and be mentored by Wendy Elliott, who has been a long time practitioner and student of this form.
What is it? Authentic Movement is a deeply personal, improvisational movement practice and a form of embodied active imagination. It is a discipline where individuals explore the connection between their inner experiences (sensations, feelings, images, memories) and their outward, physical expression. Unlike dance or choreography, the mover's intention is not to create a performance but to follow their own internal impulses with a quality of deep, non-judgmental listening.
At its core, it is a practice of witnessing and being witnessed in a state of authentic expression. It is often described as a moving meditation, a pathway to the unconscious, and a powerful tool for psychological integration, creativity, and spiritual inquiry.
Offering: This will be a closed group limited to 8 participants that will occur for 4 consecutive weeks on Wednesday’s from 6-8 pm beginning on January 14th in downtown Ojai.
Pricing: $340 for 4 weeks. Payment plans can be provided if needed.
For more information and to register please email Moriah at moriahclaire@solcalling.com
Pen & Presence
Honor the year behind you & manifest the year ahead
Facilitated by Moriah Stapf and Peggy Cook of Free Bird Writing.
Wednesday, 12/16 from 9-10:15 am PST via Zoom.
This 75-minute workshop utilizes guided visualization, somatic practices, and writing exercises to support you in reflecting on the past year and envisioning the year ahead. You will be looking back on 2025 – honoring what you've accomplished, how you've grown, what's shifted, and how the year has shaped who you are today. You will then be led to dream up your 2026. Bringing your hopes and intentions into consciousness through felt experience, as well as by putting pen to paper. You will leave feeling proud, clear, excited, and grounded.
$45
Payment info & zoom link sent upon registration
To RSVP please email nightingaleretreats4@gmail.com
The Art of Connection - High school Freshman girl Group
The Art of Connection is a weekly supportive therapy group (running for 6-weeks) for freshman girls designed to help you build a solid foundation within yourself. We blend expressive arts and somatic practices to help you move out of your head and into your body, giving you the tools to navigate life's challenges with greater ease and self-assurance.
In this group, you will learn to:
- Build Genuine Connections: Break through the surface and experience what it’s like to be your true self in a community of supportive peers. Practice vulnerability and communication in a safe space where you are seen, heard, and valued for who you are.
- Express Yourself Without Judgment: Use painting, movement, writing, and other creative modalities to explore your inner world, release emotions, and tell your story—no artistic skill or experience required.
- Find ways of accepting and being in your body as it is: Discover the language of your body and learn practical, somatic tools to calm anxiety, and move out of states of overwhelm and shutdown.
- Feel more comfortable being yourself: Quiet your inner critic. Through creative expression, you'll access and strengthen your unique voice, building a sense of self-worth that comes from within, not from external validation.
This group is for you if you:
- Often feel anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained
- Struggle with self-doubt or comparing yourself to others
- Want trustworthy friendships but aren't sure how to get there
- Are ready to understand your emotions and reactions on a deeper level
Beginning Spring 2026 for 6 consecutive weeks.
Please reach out via email to moriahclaire@solcalling.com if you are interested in learning more.
Facilitated by Somatic Psychotherapists Moriah Stapf, AMFT#140412 & Lauren Hayes, AMFT#127843 this group provides a safe and compassionate container to explore, experiment, and grow into a more confident and connected you.
