“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.” The Bhagavad Gita
A midlife threshold. A descent and return. A guided arc of becoming.
There comes a realisation- often in midlife, often quietly- that the life you’re in no longer fits. Not because you’ve failed, but because you’ve grown.
For many women, this moment arrives with a mix of exhaustion, clarity, anger- or simply a growing sense that something has shifted. A sense that something in you is asking to be met.
Embodied Journeys offer a held, intentional space for that moment.
These journeys weave together somatic practice, mythic framing, nervous‑system literacy, and reflective inquiry. They are not therapy, and not coaching, but a different kind of work entirely: a guided descent and re‑emergence, rooted in the body and the wild psyche.
The Alchemical Arc
Each Embodied Journey follows a three‑phase arc drawn from psychological alchemy, feminist thinking, and lived midlife experience:
Nigredo: The Burning Ground
The dissolving. The moment when old patterns, roles, and expectations begin to fall away. A descent into what we’ve suppressed: the knowledge we don’t want to confront, the unease that tells us something isn’t right, the emotion we’ve denied.
Albedo: The Clearing
The settling. The phase where the mud sinks, the water clears, and clarity begins to emerge without force.
Rubedo: Emergence
The re‑forming. A return to yourself with steadiness, coherence, and a renewed sense of direction.
This arc is not linear. It is cyclical, relational, and deeply human. It is the shape of midlife transformation.
Client testimonial
“At a time when anxiety was affecting my sleep and my judgement at work…
At a time when anxiety was affecting my sleep and my judgement at work, I started a 3-session Embodied Journey with Cerian. From the first session, Cerian guided me impartially through reflections that connected me with the physical symptoms, guiding me through mental and physical activities that released tension. Cerian’s calm, objective practice revealed and healed. Cerian has an innate wisdom, she plans and adapts her sessions to meet our need.”
Anger and Sisterhood
Two forces sit at the heart of this work:
Anger — the will to change
Not rage for its own sake, but the clean, clarifying heat that says: “I can’t carry this anymore.” Anger reveals misalignment. It is the ignition point of will.
Sisterhood — the field of belonging
The sorrow that precedes the anger. The witness that makes the fire survivable. The community before, during, and after the transformation.
Together, they form the emotional architecture of women’s midlife rites of passage.
Embodied Journeys offer a place to meet both with compassion, steadiness, and embodied support.
Rooted in the Wild Psyche
At the heart of this work is a simple intention:
To help you stay rooted in the midst of chaotic obscurity, in the wild, haunted places of the psyche- and to find your way through with clarity and compassion.
This is not about becoming someone new. It’s about returning to the self you’ve always been, beneath the layers of responsibility, expectation, and survival.
Ways to Journey
There are different ways to step into this work, depending on what you need:
Individual Journey
A one‑to‑one embodied arc for women who feel the quiet pull toward change.
An Individual Journey is a guided, reflective process held over a small number of sessions — usually one to three, depending on what you’re exploring. It offers a steady, spacious place to slow down, listen inwardly, and meet the deeper shifts happening beneath the surface of your life.
This is not therapy, and not coaching. It is a mythic, somatic, midlife rite‑of‑passage held with warmth, clarity, and grounded support. You bring your lived experience; I hold the arc; together we follow the thread of what is asking to be met.
Each session weaves together embodied practice, nervous‑system literacy, and reflective inquiry. You won’t be asked to perform, fix, or achieve anything. Instead, you’ll be invited to notice, feel, and understand — gently, honestly, and at your own pace.
Individual Journeys are best suited to women who feel emotionally steady enough to explore their inner landscape with curiosity, and who sense that something in their life is shifting, loosening, or asking for attention.
If you’re unsure whether this or Yoga Therapy is the right fit, we can explore that together.
Circle: Embodied Becoming
A collective arc of descent, clarity, and return — held in sisterhood.
An Embodied Becoming Circle journey is a braided pathway that moves between group space and one‑to‑one space, offering the depth of personal reflection alongside the belonging of shared witness. It follows the same alchemical phases as the Individual Journey, but with the added richness of community, story, and collective resonance.
This is not group therapy, and not a coaching programme. It is a midlife rite‑of‑passage held in community, shaped through embodied practice, mythic framing, and reflective inquiry. You bring your lived experience; the group brings its presence; I hold the arc.
The Braided Arc
The Embodied Becoming Circle journey unfolds through a gentle rhythm of:
- Group circles — shared practice, mythic framing, collective reflection
- 1:1 sessions — personal inquiry, embodied support, deeper integration
- Group circles — returning with clarity, witnessing each other’s shifts
This braid allows you to explore your inner landscape privately, then return to the group with steadiness and insight. It creates a field of belonging that makes the descent survivable and the return meaningful.
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Who This Work Is For
Embodied Journeys are for women who:
- feel stretched, fed up, or are quietly carrying too much
- are navigating midlife, transition, or identity shift
- sense something in their life no longer fits
- want a reflective, embodied space to understand themselves
- feel the pull toward change, even if they don’t yet know its shape
No experience of yoga is needed- just curiosity, willingness, and enough emotional steadiness to explore your inner landscape with care.
A Note on Scope
A note on what these journeys are– and aren’t:
This work is not a substitute for counselling, psychotherapy, or medical care. It is a reflective and embodied exploration designed to support self‑understanding and informed personal choice.
This journey is best suited to those who feel emotionally resourced and curious about understanding themselves more deeply, rather than those seeking support for acute psychological distress, or mental or physical health treatment.
If at any point it becomes clear that therapeutic or clinical support would be more appropriate, I will encourage clients to seek support within those settings.
Terms and Conditions- please read carefully. These Terms & Conditions apply to all offerings within Embodied Journeys, including the Embodied Becoming Circle and the Individual Journey. They exist to create clarity, safety, and mutual respect throughout our work together.
- Who These Journeys Are For: Embodied Journeys are designed for adults seeking reflective, embodied, psychologically aware personal development. They are not a replacement for therapy, crisis intervention, or medical treatment. If you’re unsure whether this work is right for you, please contact me or discuss your participation with your healthcare provider before booking.
- What You Can Expect From Me: I commit to:
- Holding a respectful, confidential, and boundaried space
- Offering guidance and practices within my training and competence
- Being clear about structure, timing, and expectations
- Maintaining professional conduct
- Letting you know if the work is no longer appropriate or supportive
- What I Expect From You: By joining a journey, you agree to:
- Show up with honesty and self‑responsibility
- Honour confidentiality in group spaces
- Communicate your needs and boundaries
- Attend sessions on time
- Take responsibility for your wellbeing during and between sessions
- Confidentiality: Everything shared in sessions is confidential, with the exception of:
- Risk of harm to yourself or others
- Legal requirements to disclose
- In group settings, all participants agree to uphold confidentiality
- Your data will be treated in accordance with GDPR protections
- Scheduling & Attendance
- Group sessions run at the dates/times advertised
- 1:1 sessions are scheduled collaboratively
- Missed group sessions are not recorded
- Missed 1:1 sessions require 24 hours’ notice to reschedule
- Payments & Refunds
- Payment is required to secure your place
- A payment plan is available
- Refunds are not offered once the journey has begun
- Withdrawals before the start date: for the Embodied Becoming Circle, a full refund is given if you cancel more than 48 hours before the first group session (see the Circle page). For other Journeys, a partial refund may be given at my discretion.
- If I cancel the programme, you will receive a full refund
These terms sit alongside the standard T&C detailed elsewhere on this website, and on my Acuity booking platform.
- Facilitator Illness or Cancellation
If I need to cancel a session due to illness, emergency, or circumstances beyond my control, I will:- Reschedule the session to the nearest suitable date
- OR, if rescheduling is not possible, offer an appropriate alternative (such as extending the programme or offering an additional 1:1 session)
- OR, if the entire programme must be cancelled, issue a full refund for any sessions not yet delivered
- For group journeys, if a scheduled group session cannot run:
- The session will be rescheduled for the whole group
- No refunds are issued for individual inability to attend the rescheduled date
- If you cannot attend the new date, you may receive a brief written summary of the session’s theme, but sessions are not recorded, to protect confidentiality
- For 1:1 sessions, if I need to cancel:
- The session will be rescheduled at the earliest mutually available time
- No additional fees will be charged
- Technology & Access: For online sessions, you are responsible for:
- A stable internet connection
- A private, comfortable space
- Ensuring your device and Zoom are functioning
- Boundaries & Scope of Practice
This work may involve emotional depth, but it is not therapy. I do not diagnose, treat, or manage mental health conditions. If something arises beyond the scope of this work, I may recommend withdrawing from the process and/or seeking therapeutic or medical support. - Personal Responsibility: By participating, you acknowledge that:
- You are responsible for your physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing
- You choose how deeply to engage with any practice
- You may pause or modify any exercise
- You will seek additional support if needed
- Contact between sessions
You will have access to a private one-to-one check-in channel for practical questions or brief clarifications. Group journeys also have an optional WhatsApp group for practical updates and for members to communicate with each other. If you join, other members will be able to see your name and phone number. The group is covered by the same confidentiality as our sessions, so please do not screenshot, forward or share messages. I check messages once a day rather than continuously. Neither space is for coaching or crisis support, as these fall outside of my scope of practice. - Intellectual Property
All materials, practices, and written content shared during the journey remain my intellectual property. They are for personal use only and may not be shared, taught, or reproduced without permission. - Changes to Terms
These Terms & Conditions may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be communicated clearly, and continued participation implies acceptance.
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