Somatic Expressive Arts is a therapeutic art and embodiment practice focused not on a specific technique or product, but rather on the healing process of expressing and creating from the innate artist that we all possess within us. This process-oriented type of art is beneficial for building body awareness, mindfulness, emotional regulation and playful presence for reducing stress, alleviating anxiety and depression, and connecting with deeper parts of the self and community in a fun and healthy way.
Engaging our creativity helps to integrate and navigate challenging emotions and life experiences, increases energy, focus, productivity, team-building and problem-solving capabilities. Balancing the mind and emotions through art also has powerful benefits for the body as well including reduced pain, balanced blood pressure, reduced heart rate, and more. Tuning into your creativity and unique expression can enhance overall quality of life and fulfillment. Expressive arts include multiple modalities such as painting, poetry, music, movement, and more. Anyone can enjoy with no experience necessary!
As an Expressive Arts facilitator, Aura creates a safe, non-judgmental space in which to help others explore their innate creativity for a deeper state of awareness and expression. She combines yoga and meditation with various types of movement, music and sound, writing, visual art, drama. She leads groups at yoga studios, addiction recovery centers, nursing facilities, and children's hospitals. She also facilitates and assists at conferences, retreats, and festivals both private and group sessions. Expressive arts is a powerful personal practice and also profound community experience that can be brought into almost any setting for growth, education, and entertainment.
As an Expressive Arts performer, she also creates therapeutic entertainment combining the arts and sensory therapies particularly for nursing facilities and addiction recovery centers. She incorporates multi-sensory meditations, music, singing, visual art, dance, color and aromatherapy for interactive and educational performances.