Stepping Into Our Power: A Call for Women to Lead and Thrive
As we step into March 2025, I want to take a moment to check in with you. How are you feeling? How is life treating you?
I hope you are doing well and that your health and well-being are supported. This month, I want to share some thoughts on the current world climate, the importance of women stepping into their power, and the ways we can make a meaningful impact together.
The Power of Embodiment & Choosing Your Path | Trauma-Informed Somatic Coaching
There are certain times of the year that feel deeply transformational - moments when we take quantum leaps forward in our personal growth, business, or self-awareness. These are often significant times in our lives, whether they mark personal milestones, shifts in identity, or even moments of loss and challenge.
Our bodies hold all our experiences. Every emotion, every event, every change we’ve been through is recorded in our being. Our body becomes our biography. Because we are alive, breathing, organic beings, we are part of a magnificent consciousness - the energy of the planet, the universe, and the source, or however we define it yourself.
Thriving in Uncertain Times: Soul, Work and Leadership
I’ve been reflecting deeply on what it means to navigate the chaos of the current world while staying connected to our growth, purpose, and leadership. This topic has been coming up not only in my own journaling and daily somatic check-ins but also in conversations with other practitioners in my programmes and those striving to make a positive impact in the world.
The truth is the world feels incredibly chaotic right now. From political upheavals and the rise of far-right ideologies to economic crises and societal shifts, there is so much happening all around us. For those of us who are sensitive, empathic, or values-driven, witnessing these changes can feel overwhelming, leading to burnout, anxiety, depression, and even hopelessness. We might question if we have any power to impact what’s happening in the world or whether our efforts truly matter.
Today, I want to share an invitation to approach these challenging times from a different perspective. What if we viewed the chaos around us as an invitation to plant seeds of transformation? What if we began this transformation with ourselves?
From Fear of Visibility to Discoverability: A Sustainable Approach to Growing Your Business
For many entrepreneurs and practitioners, there’s a persistent challenge that feels both personal and professional: the fear of visibility. If you’re running a business - whether part-time or full-time - you likely know this struggle all too well. You have the desire to grow, to connect with clients, and to share your work with the world. But at the same time, the thought of putting yourself out there can trigger a cascade of fears and doubts.
The fear of visibility is a topic that comes up again and again in my conversations with other practitioners, especially heart-centred female practitioners.
Transitioning from Hustle to Calm Productivity: Creating Your Embodied, Thriving and Sacred Business
I recently had an inspiration for a new podcast Mini-series called: “Create Your Embodied, Thriving and Sacred Business”. In Part 1 of this mini-series, I talk about how to shift from a hustle-driven mindset to one of calm and steady productivity and growth. This shift is crucial for creating a sustainable and thriving business, a business that you love. Drawing on my personal experiences and professional insights, I offer some valuable guidance for you to reflect on your own business practices and make necessary adjustments to align with your Core Values and goals. I hope you will find it useful.
From Self-doubt to Deep Trust - Mini-Series "Create Your Embodied, Thriving and Sacred Business"
In this blog I share the insights from the latest episode of our podcast, where I explored the transformative and embodied journey from self-doubt to self-trust, especially in the context of creating and growing an embodied, thriving, and sacred business. Here, I break down the key insights and actionable advice shared, providing a comprehensive guide for both listeners and readers.
Navigating Overwhelm and Burnout: A Somatic Approach to Healing
As the host of the podcast "Through a Trauma-Informed Lens: Somatic Psyche and Soul," and Founder of Golden Mandala Yoga-Soma Institute I have had the privilege of connecting with heart-centered practitioners and sharing insights on how to work with clients in a trauma-informed and somatic way. Today, I want to delve deeper into a topic that resonates with many of us: the experiences of overwhelm and burnout, that I exerienced myself and many of my clients have as well.
Why is it so hard to change?
Over the past 30 years I’ve done a lot of different training and certifications. I learned new knowledge from all of them but only a few of them felt deeply transformative.
What made those few training courses so transformative?
It was the mixture of knowledge, practice and time for integration with personal support from the trainer and the community.
Life and Business are not a Race but a Rhythm: Embracing Rhythm, Vulnerability, and Community
Over the years I've had the privilege of connecting with many heart-centered practitioners who pour their heart and soul into their work. In this blog I want to share with you the essence of a recent podcast episode, and share some of the insights and reflections that I hope will resonate with you.
A Journey of Returning to Embodied Feminine Wholeness
Hello, my friends. As a trainer and the host of a podcast that dives deep into the vast aspects of human experience, I've recently had the joy of delving into a topic that strikes a chord with many women I work with: the return to embodied feminine wholeness. In celebration of International Women's Day, I paused to contemplate not only the accomplishments and obstacles women face worldwide but also the personal and societal significance of embracing our feminine traits. In this blog post, I want to share with you the insights and personal stories that shone through this episode, and I invite you to embark with me on a journey of inner reflection and balance.
The Essential Role of Boundaries in Trauma-Informed Somatic Practices
Welcome to my blog, where I explore the profound world of somatic practices through a trauma-informed lens. I'm Aneta Idczak, your guide on this journey, and the host of the podcast "Through a Trauma Informed Lens: Somatic Psyche and Soul." Today, I want to share with you the insights and lessons from one of our most impactful episodes, where we explored the critical importance of boundaries in the realm of somatic practices, especially for those of us who have experienced trauma.
Befriending Your Nervous System: A Game Changer for Practitioners
Hey there! I'm Aneta Idczak, and I'm super excited to be your personal tour guide through the fascinating landscape of somatic healing and trauma-informed practices. As the host of "Through a Trauma-Informed Lens: Somatic Psyche and Soul," I've had the amazing opportunity to dive deep into how our understanding of the nervous system can make a world of difference in our personal well-being and our work as practitioners. I'm thrilled to share with you some eye-opening insights and lessons from a recent episode that are especially important for yoga teachers, therapists, coaches, and bodyworkers like you and me.
Honouring your own rhythm and natural cycles as a woman
I know this time of the year can be very challenging for many of us. I've been having many conversations with other female practitioners who are feeling overwhelmed and stretched out right now.
Many of them said to me that they felt really focused and enthusiastic at the beginning of January but now feel exhausted and unmotivated.
So if you are feeling like this - please remember that we are in the middle of Winter. I know it can feel like Spring is here already but our bodies know better. They are much more in tune with Nature's rhythm than our minds and expectations.
How are you with honouring your own rhythm and natural cycles - especially in your work and business?
Why I don’t want to work 'relentlessly’ as a Somatic Coach
As I look to 2024 and how I want to continue my work I know that certain things need to change in order for me stay healthy and well. My calendar is already full and my year (and half of 2025) is already planned out. As a recovering workaholic I need to be mindful that I don’t jump in and become blind to what my body and my nervous system are showing me.
I’m also aware that my body has been asking for a slower pace and more space and the word that came up for me for 2024 is: Spaciousness.
So when I opened one of the emails in my inbox about how to create a thriving business and the first thing written was about: ‘showing up relentlessly’ I felt a strong body reaction.
I know from experience that our words and the language we use have deep meaning. I also know that my body clearly shows me how I feel about things. So I took some time to pause and listen within to understand this strong somatic reaction.
Here is what I learned as I listened within…
Definition of Somatics and Embodiment
I saw a great post in one of the yoga teachers groups asking about the definition of ‘somatic’ and how it is different from other/previous styles of teaching.
I thought it was a great question! And something that needs to be explored.
The word ‘somatic’ is being used more and more, and in so many different contexts. There are so many courses popping up all over the internet using the word ‘somatic’ in the title: Somatic Coaching, Somatic Breathwork, Somatic Yoga, Somatic Dreamwork… It’s important that we understand what these words mean.
So here are some of my reflections on the subject…