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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Your Questions, Answered

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Book a 1:1 or Couples Somatic Coaching Session

What People Are Saying

“After one Somatic Lab evening, my whole system felt different—like someone turned the volume down on my anxiety and turned the volume up on my body. The movements were so gentle but somehow went deep. I left feeling softer, grounded, and actually rested… without having to ‘perform’ anything.”
— L., 34, Chicago

“I’ve done years of talk therapy, but my first somatic intimacy session with Mayra showed me things my mind could never touch. We went slowly, tracked my body, and by the end I felt a sense of safety and warmth in my chest that I honestly didn’t know was possible. It’s changing how I set boundaries and how I show up in my relationships.”
— M., 39, Chicago

“Working with Mayra felt like a deep homecoming to my body. I came in feeling numb and disconnected, especially from my desire, and through gentle somatic practices she helped me reconnect with sensations I didn’t even know I was missing. I feel softer, safer, and more present in my body now—like I finally have a body that can say ‘yes’ and ‘no’ with clarity instead of chaos.”
— K., 31, Chicago