The Somatic Lab
by PleasureFWRD
Our mission: Help women come home to their body, release unprocessed emotions, regulate their nervous system, and release stored tension by moving gently, shaking softly, and connecting emotionally.
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A gentle 60-minute Somatic Lab designed to help you tune into your body's sensations, emotions, and nervous system—and begin building the skills to care for yourself with greater awareness and compassion.
I love the direction you're taking this. Making it 60 minutes also makes it much easier for women to fit into their schedules and lowers the barrier to trying a Somatic Lab for the first time.
I'd refine the language just a bit to make it feel more editorial and aligned with PleasureFWRD.
🌿 Body Check-In & Somatic Journal Lab™
A gentle 60-minute Somatic Lab designed to help you tune into your body's sensations, emotions, and nervous system—and begin building the skills to care for yourself with greater awareness and compassion.
Experience Flow
🌬️ 40 Minutes | Somatic Flow & Breathwork
A guided practice to help you slow down, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with your body.
Together we'll explore:
Grounding and arriving in the present moment
Breath awareness and nervous system regulation
Gentle somatic movement and stretching
Body scan
Noticing areas of tension, ease, activation, and numbness
Developing awareness without judgment
This isn't about fixing your body.
It's about learning how to listen.
✍️ 10 Minutes | Guided Somatic Journaling
Using thoughtfully designed prompts, you'll translate what you noticed in your body into words.
🌸 10 Minutes | Reflection & Integration
We'll close with a gentle group debrief to help integrate the experience.
This includes:
Optional sharing (always invitation, never expectation)
Reflection on what surprised you
Practical ways to incorporate body check-ins into daily life
One intention to carry with you into the week ahead
You'll leave feeling more grounded, more connected, and with a simple practice you can return to whenever life feels overwhelming.
You'll Carry Forward
A simple body check-in framework you can use anytime
Greater awareness of your nervous system
Increased ability to identify sensations and emotions
Journal prompts for continued self-reflection
A deeper sense of connection with yourself
The more often you check in with your body, the less you'll have to wonder what you need.
The Experience
Awareness • Ritual • Lasting Self-Care
A guided somatic experience designed to help you reconnect with your body's natural capacity for pleasure, identify areas holding physical and emotional stress, and create a personalized ritual that supports nervous system regulation and deeper self-connection.
Rather than searching for more, you'll learn how to experience more by slowing down and listening to your body.
You'll Experience
🌿 Guided Body Scan & Somatic Pleasure Mapping
Using breath, body awareness, and gentle somatic practices, you'll explore your body's unique landscape of sensations.
Together we'll identify areas of:
Ease and openness
Physical tension
Emotional holding
Stress patterns
Safety and regulation
Pleasure, comfort, and vitality
🌸 Design Your Personal Somatic Ritual
Co-create a simple, sustainable daily ritual that helps translate your somatic practice into everyday life.
Your ritual may include:
Breathwork
Gentle movement
Self-touch (non-sexual and grounding)
Sensory practices
Mindfulness
Journaling
Rest
Intention setting
The goal isn't perfection.
It's consistency.
You'll Leave With
A personalized Somatic Ritual tailored to your needs
Greater awareness of your body's stress and pleasure patterns
Practical tools for nervous system regulation
A deeper connection to your body and emotions
A sustainable practice to support everyday well-being and a more connected intimate life
By the end of this session, you'll leave with a personalized somatic ritual designed to support your nervous system, deepen your relationship with your body, and nurture a more connected intimate life.
Pleasure begins with presence.
The more connected you become to your body, the more available you become for intimacy, joy, and authentic connection.
A low-stimulation, rest-forward evening for women who are tired of being told they need to do more to feel better.
Together, we'll slow down, soften our nervous systems, and rediscover the healing power of intentional rest.
This is your invitation to pause, breathe, and simply receive.
A low-stimulus, rest-forward night for women who are tired of being told they need to do more to feel better. We’ll slow down, softer our nervous systems, and experiment with true rest. Parasympathetic activation + spacious rest Soft somatic stretch + mat movement. Gentle live sound healing + guided rest.
I really like the direction. It feels modern, calming, and different from a typical sound bath. I'd just refine the copy so it flows a little more naturally and sounds more like a PleasureFWRD production.
🌙 Sound Bath & Somatic Rest Ritual Night™
The Somatic Lab™
A PleasureFWRD Production
The Experience
A low-stimulation, rest-forward evening for women who are tired of being told they need to do more to feel better.
Together, we'll slow down, soften our nervous systems, and rediscover the healing power of intentional rest.
This is your invitation to pause, breathe, and simply receive.
You'll Experience
🌿 Parasympathetic Activation & Spacious Rest
Begin by gently shifting your body out of survival mode and into a state of safety through breathwork, grounding, and nervous system regulation practices.
🌾 Soft Somatic Stretch & Floor Movement
Explore gentle, accessible movement to release tension, reconnect with your body, and prepare for deep rest.
No flexibility or experience is required.
🎵 Live Sound Bath & Guided Rest
Rest comfortably as you're immersed in live sound healing and a guided meditation designed to support relaxation, restoration, and nervous system recovery.
Allow yourself to simply listen, breathe, and receive.
You'll Leave With
A calmer, more regulated nervous system
Reduced physical and emotional tension
Greater body awareness
Practical tools for creating moments of rest throughout your week
A renewed sense of calm and presence
Good to Know
Length
60 Minutes
Designed For
Women • All Experience Levels
Dress Code
Wear comfortable clothing and bring anything that helps you rest comfortably.
Recommended to Bring
Blanket
Water bottle
Journal
Rest isn't something you have to earn.
It's something your nervous system deserves.
Your Questions, Answered
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The Somatic Lab is a studio space inside PleasureFWRD and hosted at Aesthetics Haus Chicago.
It’s for high‑functioning women to come together for low‑impact, body‑first practices that regulate the nervous system and deepen somatic embodiment.
Over March, April, and May, the Lab is hosting a limited series of free group events, with a maximum of 15 women per session, so the space feels intimate, safe, and intentional.
Note: Not all events are free; some are paid, curated events.
In each gathering, you’ll experience:
Somatic breathwork that calms your nervous system.
Gentle movement, shaking, and 3‑on/3‑off movement interval patterns.
Somatic stretching, floor‑based release, and guided stillness.
No fitness level, flexibility, or “experience” required—just a willingness to come home to your body.
If you leave these events feeling curious about how regulation lives in your desire, boundaries, and relationships, the Somatic Lab also serves as a soft doorway into 1:1 and couples Somatic Intimacy & Relationship Coaching at PleasureFWRD.
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This is for you if…
You feel exhausted but still wired, even when you “should” be resting.
Your body is tense, shut down, or numb, and your nervous system is on high alert.
You’re curious about somatic work but tired of confusing jargon and over‑produced vibes.
You want movement that feels gentle, accessible, and regulated, not punishing.
You’re open to exploring how nervous system regulation impacts your sleep, relationships, and desire.
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Inside a Somatic Reset Session or Lab Class
This is a 60-120‑minute somatic reset that begins with your nervous system instead of your to‑do list.
We blend somatic breathwork, gentle movement, shaking, stretching, and meditation so your body can recalibrate without pushing it to extremes.
No fitness level, flexibility, or “expertise” required.This is nervous system care, not a workout.
Grounding + nervous system check‑in
Somatic breathwork (down‑regulating, heart‑rate‑supportive patterns)
Somatic movement intervals 3 minutes on / 3 minutes off
Somatic shaking + micro‑release
Somatic stretch + floor‑based movement
Somatic meditation + integration + journaling practice
Community building
Womens circles
Ready to come home to your body?
The Somatic Lab by PleasureFWRD is opening in Chicago as a small, intentional space for women who are ready to regulate their nervous system, deepen somatic embodiment, and take their wellness beyond the to‑do list.
Through March, April, and May, the Lab is hosting a limited series of free group events for up to 15 women per session, so the space stays intimate, safe, and grounded.
If you feel a soft “yes” to this—if you’re ready to feel softer, safer, and more present in your body, and you’re curious about how regulation lives in your desire, boundaries, and relationships—I’d love to meet you.
These events are also a gentle doorway into deeper work:
You’re welcome to stay with the free Lab events, or to explore going deeper with private sessions when you feel ready.
