2026 Offerings

Come Home to Your Body · Regulate · Connect

Are you ready to come home to your body?
Slow down, reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system and feel supported in compassionate spaces.

I offer trauma informed workshops, retreats, trainings and events that are rooted in somatic work, nervous system regulation, choice led practices, creativity and connection. Every space is non-judgmental and invitational, allowing you to participate in ways that feel right for you.

Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy

I understand that plans can change, and I aim to keep things as fair and transparent as possible.

Generally KOA bookings are non-refundable however in exceptional circumstances the rules below apply.
For collaborative offerings, their terms and conditions may apply.
Where bookings are made via third-party providers (for example, Eventbrite), the relevant provider’s terms and conditions shall apply.
Cancellations or requests to reschedule made 7 days or more before the offering can receive a full refund or the option to reschedule at no additional cost.
Cancellations made between 24 and 48 hours before the offering may incur a 50% cancellation fee.
Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the service, or failure to attend, will be charged at 100% of the session fee.

These charges reflect the time reserved for you and the difficulty in filling appointments at short notice.

In certain circumstances, I may apply discretion and offer flexibility where reasonable.

Please contact me: hello@koa-edinburgh.co.uk

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🌬️ EXHALE | CACAO • BREATHWORK • SOUND (ALL GENDERS)

Saturday 17 October 2026 | 2:00pm–6:00pm
Location: St. Columba’s by the Castle, Edinburgh (EH1 2PW)

Join Cori and Fionn for a nourishing afternoon designed to help you slow down, let go and reconnect with yourself. Through ceremonial cacao, compassion-focused somatic practices, SPIRITUS Breathwork and an immersive sound journey, you’ll be gently guided to release stress, cultivate self-compassion and find space to simply breathe.

This is a trauma-informed, supportive space where you remain in choice throughout the experience.

All genders welcome. No previous experience required.

Booking:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wildpoweralchemy/2330326

🧘 Aerial Yoga, Sound Baths and Creative Workshops (all genders)

Every 5 weeks | Various dates
Location: The Crags Centre, Edinburgh

Relax and restore through aerial supported yoga, immersive sound baths and occasional creative workshops. These sessions help the body release tension and settle.

Important: This year we are not only offering aerial sessions but also sound and chocolate tasting, yoga nidra for rest and more. The sound and chocolate workshops take place at The Salisbury Centre, the aerial sessions at Crags Centre.

All genders welcome. No experience needed.

Booking:
Conscious Yoga

🌿 Mindfulness Retreat Day: Creativity and Connection (all genders)

Location: Dalkeith Country Park

Dates: 10 October 2026

A full day to slow down, be and reconnect with yourself and nature. Includes mindfulness, gentle movement, forest bathing and creative practices. You can expect forest bathing, compassionate mind practices, being immersed in nature, breath work, poetry, sound bath, somatic movement and nervous system regulation practices. Led by Sharon and myself, 2 experienced mindfulness teachers with a passion for creative practices which bring us into the present moment. This is a trauma informed and inclusive space.

Booking:
https://www.wellbeingmind.co.uk

🎤 The Surrender Series: The Voice Within: Somatic Workshops (Women Only)

Part of: The Surrender Series
Location: The Salisbury Centre, Edinburgh
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Group Size: Max 12 participants

Booking Options:

Book individual sessions or multiple workshops
Each session is standalone – join anytime
Discounts available for booking 2+ sessions
Contact Cori directly to avoid booking fees

About the Series

The Surrender Series is a collection of somatic workshops, webinars, and events designed to support:

Nervous system regulation
Embodied self-awareness
Authentic connection

These sessions offer a safe, respectful space for women to reconnect with their bodies as a source of balance, wisdom, and inner safety.

A Space to Reclaim, Reconnect & Remember

In a world that often encourages us to silence or reshape ourselves, this workshop invites you back to your inner voice.

What to Expect

Each session includes:

Somatic movement and gentle stretching
Breath practices to support nervous system regulation
Grounding and body-based awareness exercises
Self-compassion and boundary exploration
Optional vocal or tonal practices for integration

Benefits May Include

Greater body awareness and balance
Improved emotional regulation and resilience
Confidence in setting and holding boundaries
Deeper connection to your inner voice
Increased self-compassion and presence
Honouring your uniqueness and authenticity

Why Work with the Nervous System?

The nervous system shapes how we feel safe, connected, and present. When overwhelmed, we may experience tension, shutdown, or disconnection.

This work supports:

Moving from reactivity to clarity
Listening to the body’s signals
Expressing needs with confidence and grounding

The Vagus Nerve: A Key Connector

The vagus nerve plays a vital role in regulating:

Breath and heart rate
Emotional balance
Social connection and voice

Supporting its function can help cultivate calm, presence, and ease in expression.

Practices & Influences

These workshops draw from trauma-informed approaches including:

Somatic practices (Arielle Schwartz)
Compassion-focused work (Paul Gilbert)
Mindfulness & boundaries (Tara Brach)
Interoception & trauma-sensitive awareness (David Treleaven)
Vagus nerve activation (breath, sound, gentle movement)

2026 Workshop Themes (Sept–Dec)

The Power of Compassionate Boundaries

17 September: The Power of Healthy Boundaries
15 October: The Compassionate Voice & Radical Acceptance
19 November: The Voice Within
17 December: Reflect, Restore, Renew (includes sound journey)

Good to Know

Trauma-informed, consent-based, and inclusive
No previous experience needed
One community-supported space available per workshop

Booking: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1837514377969?aff=oddtdtcreator

🌿 The Surrender Series: Reclaiming the Body Through Somatic Practice Workshops (Women Only)

Location: The Salisbury Centre, Edinburgh
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Duration: 3 hours
Group Size: Max 12 participants

Booking Options:

Book individual sessions or multiple workshops
Each session is standalone – join anytime
Discounts available when booking multiple sessions
Contact Cori directly to avoid booking fees

Important:
Please read terms and conditions before attending:
www.koa-edinburgh.co.uk

About the Series

The Surrender Series is a collection of somatic workshops, webinars, and events designed to support:

Nervous system regulation
Embodied self-awareness
Authentic connection

These sessions offer a safe, respectful space for women to reconnect with their bodies as a source of balance, wisdom, and inner safety.

What to Expect

Each workshop includes a blend of:

Somatic Practices

Intuitive movement, shaking, and body awareness
Breathwork and progressive relaxation

Nervous System Regulation Tools

Grounding and orienting
Emotional release practices
Vagus nerve support

Mindfulness & Compassion

Trauma-sensitive mindfulness
Compassion-focused techniques

Connection & Co-Regulation

Gentle group practices to build safety and belonging

Creative Integration

Sound, chanting, or somatic meditation to close

Surrender Cards

Reflective prompts for deeper awareness and release

Seasonal addition:

Optional outdoor fire ceremony (weather permitting)

Core Values

Trauma-Informed: Consent-led, paced, and respectful
Embodied: Focused on felt experience over performance
Choice-Based: All practices are optional and adaptable
Relational: Emphasising connection, co-regulation, and presence

Ongoing Support

Post-session resources and practice suggestions
Optional WhatsApp group for connection and sharing

2026 Workshops (Sept–Dec)

Somatic Awakening: Working with the Window of Tolerance & Compassion

12 September – Somatic Awareness
Introduction to nervous system basics, gentle movement, and trauma-informed breathwork to support safety and regulation.
24 October – Freeing the Voice Through the Body
Exploring the connection between voice, breath, and the nervous system through movement and sound.
28 November – Meeting the Inner Critic with Compassion
Developing a kinder inner dialogue through compassion practices and nervous system support.
19 December – Connection, Expression & Being Human
Integration through co-regulation, shared experience, and grounded presence.

Approach & Influences

Inspired by trauma-informed and somatic approaches, including:

Nervous system theory and regulation practices
Compassion-focused work
Somatic awareness and embodiment
Voice, breath, and relational connection

Good to Know

Women-only space
Trauma-informed and inclusive
No previous experience needed
You are welcome exactly as you are

Booking: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1837871636539?aff=oddtdtcreator

🌿 Monthly Women Only Funded Somatic Women Only Workshops

Location: Art and Spirituality Centre
Time: 10:00–11:30 am

Free, accessible, supportive workshops offering grounding, regulation and connection in a women only space. Learn about nervous system regulation and somatic practices, find more stillness, more balance. Each workshop is different and this is a confidential, trauma informed space. See website for details of each workshop.

Booking:
Art & Spirituality Centre

🌊 Flowing Together: A Somatic Journey Through Creativity, Movement & Sound

Location: Auld Kirk, Cockenzie, East Lothian

Date: 18 October
Time: 2:00–6:00 pm
Price: Early Bird £45 | Full Price £50

A unique, trauma informed wellbeing experience exploring flow, connection, creativity, and self-reflection through somatic practice, movement, creativity, and sound.

Join Lindsay and myself as we draw on the Kawa River Model, a therapeutic framework that uses the metaphor of a river to explore life’s journey. Together, we’ll create a community river reflecting the environments, relationships, strengths, supports, and obstacles that shape our flow.

I, Cori will then guide an immersive somatic journey through meditation, music, movement, and embodiment practices inspired by rivers, water, and the sea. Weather permitting, we’ll continue outdoors in the grounds of Cockenzie House & Gardens and along the shoreline, exploring what it means to move like water: adapting, responding, and finding our way around obstacles.

The afternoon will conclude with a restorative gong bath led by Lindsay, followed by time for sharing and reflection.

Vegan friendly drinks and snacks will be provided, including fairly traded craft dark Scottish chocolate from Chocolate Tree, made in East Lothian. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.

No previous experience of movement, meditation, or sound baths is required.

Please be advised sound baths and gong baths are not suitable for all bodies. Please consult with a medical professional as needed or contact me, Cori.

Book here: Sound, somatics and flow