Peta Thompson

Participants will be invited into a transformative exploration of the felt sense of safety, connection, and play through movement, breath, and body-based practices. Grounded in the science of neuroception and somatic therapy, this workshop gently guides participants into tuning into their own internal landscape, how their body holds, guards, and communicates boundaries, and then expands into relational exploration with others. Participants will: -Learn about the nervous system’s role in shaping how we relate to others -Explore somatic tools for noticing body-based signals of safety and protection -Engage in solo and partner exercises to develop attunement and trust -Cultivate body awareness through guided breath and movement practices -Move into an embodied exploration of contact improvisation dance, integrating the themes of boundaries, consent, and connection in motion -The space will be held with care and intention, honouring individual autonomy while inviting connection, creativity, and joyful movement. The first half will be solo and partner exploration with guided experiential exercises, and the second half will transition into the foundational practices of Contact Improvisation. About the Facilitators: Peta Thompson is a Yoga Teacher Trainer, Somatic Therapist, Coach, and Educator based in Nelson, BC. With over five years of experience leading hundreds of workshops, including her signature workshop Unpacking Emotional Triggers, which sold out 18 times in 2023, Peta brings a grounded, trauma-informed presence to every space she holds. She has trained under renowned leaders such as Dr. Gabor Maté, and works one-on-one with clients to support embodiment and integration. Peta’s dynamic facilitation style has drawn large audiences, including a standout workshop at the Kootenay Yoga Festival in 2023. Siovhan Williamson is a professional movement artist and member of Acromada, a well-known performance collective in the Kootenays with a longstanding presence at The Grove Stage. With a rich background in Contact Improvisation and movement facilitation, Siovhan brings an intuitive and playful approach to partner work, dance, and body-based expression. Her work centers around connection, presence, and the transformational potential of movement in community.