Somatic Experiencing

Healing Through the Body

"The body remembers what the mind forgets"
-Unknown

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Somatic Experiencing (SE™) is a gentle, body-focused approach to healing trauma and stress. Developed by Peter Levine, Ph.D., it results from the multidisciplinary study of stress physiology, psychology, ethology, biology, neuroscience, indigenous healing practices, and medical biophysics, with more than 45 years of successful application. Hari is a​n intermediate-level student of SE™ and has integrated SE™ in his ​practice as a therapist and leadership coach.

Trauma may begin as acute stress from a perceived life-threat or as the end product of cumulative stress. Both types of stress can impair, sometimes seriously, a person’s ability to function with resilience and ease. ​In SE™, the focus is on how trauma shows up in the nervous system and how that dysregulation impacts life. Instead of revisiting painful memories, SE™ helps you tune into your body’s sensations to release tension and restore balance.

SE™ can help you:

  • Feel more grounded and present.
  • Reduce anxiety and overwhelm.
  • Improve sleep and physical well-being.
  • Enhance your ability to cope with stress.

Sōma Maṇdala

Sōma Maṇdala is a healing community space where we explore healing practices rooted in the Somatic Experiencing and Yogic wisdom traditions. This is an initiative by Zensei & Yogaśāla and anchored by Hariprasad Varma, in collaboration with other SE™ practitioners globally.

Each month, we will offer one free and one paid online group Somatic Experiencing session on a specific theme or topic relating to trauma and healing. The free session will be anchored by Hariprasad Varma. For the paid session, Hari will be joined by a co-facilitator from the international Somatic Experiencing Practitioner community.

Be A part of the community

By being a part of the Sōma Maṇdala community, you will get an opportunity to:

  • Learn the Fundamentals of Trauma and Healing 
  • Discover personal insights into your own health and relational patterns.
  • Learn simple practices that can be applied to daily life scenarios that hold potential for creating and sustain trauma responses.
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Embracing Healthy Boundaries - Workshop Facilitators

Federica Lazza

Federica is an ICF-certified somatic coach (ACC) with a focus on emotional intelligence, healthy boundaries, and supporting individuals in building a more conscious, compassionate relationship with their emotions. Currently in her second year of Somatic Experiencing training, her work is deeply informed by the teachings of Peter Levine and Gabor Maté.

With a strong foundation in trauma-informed approaches—without using clinical jargon—she helps clients move beyond limiting beliefs and patterns, fostering more authentic communication and grounded self-awareness. Her practice blends curiosity, embodiment, and ethical care at its core.

She divides her time between Europe and Sri Lanka, and is passionate about making mental health support more accessible, relatable, and rooted in integrity.

Hariprasad Varma

Hari is an internationally certified Life & Leadership Coach, LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® & Flow Game Facilitator, and Yoga Therapist. He has close to a decade’s experience working at the intersection of well-being and leadership in both corporate and social sector.

Hari is a student and practitioner of Yoga, Process Work (Applied Behavioural Science) and Somatic Experiencing. He is passionate about bringing in wisdom and practices from Yoga and other Indian Knowledge Traditions in an experiential and embodied manner.

He has coached leaders from over 25 countries across a diverse set of themes ranging from trauma healing and therapy to professional excellence and team synergy. Previously has worked for close to a decade with Google, Accenture, and Amazon.

He divides his time between India and Europe enabling clients and organisations to be the best they can be. He is the founder of Zensei and Yogaśāla, and co-founder of Tṛtīya, and a member of Ritambhara Ashram.