Somatic Embodiment
Slowing down, so your body can catch up.
From tension to the capacity to hold.
Slow down for a moment
Discover what wants to move within you
Sometimes life asks you to slow down.
Not to understand everything — but to feel what is here.
In Somatic Embodiment, you learn to listen to your body.
To what emerges, and longs to be seen
You develop the capacity to feel without losing yourself,
to stay present with what is alive in you.
We follow what naturally unfolds in your system.
The body leads the way — and you begin to recognise its language.
Not to feel more,
but to hold what is here.
So you can remain grounded in yourself.
Rooted Self
In the stillness beneath your breath, you turn inward.
You sense how your body has known for some time
what you forgot:
that you can soften, feel, and land.
Sense the earth beneath your feet,
the gentle movement of your breath
the rhythm emerging from within
You don’t have to do anything —
you learn to stay present
with what is unfolding
When you slow down,
things become more quiet.
Tension softens.
Space returns.
Your body speaks
in a subtle language:
a small shift
an opening
a softening
There is nothing to achieve.
Only to listen —
and to learn what you can hold within.
From there arises
resilience
clarity
regulation
Each session
a return to yourself:
to your grounding, your rhythm,
and the ability to stay with what is.
What your body reveals is never the problem — it is the path.
The Listening Body
Somatic Embodiment is not about techniques or exercises —
but about learning to listen to your body.
A return to the subtle language of the body:
a small shift
a softening
an opening
not always to be named, but to be felt.
When you slow down and listen,
space begins to open.
Your breath deepens,
your system becomes quieter,
you begin to notice what is happening in your body.
We do not work toward a fixed outcome —
we build the capacity
to stay present
with what arises.
Embodiment is a process.
It deepens through repetition —
in sessions, in daily life.
From this, a grounded foundation emerges:
more regulation, more clarity
the ability to stay with what is.
Transformation does not happen in a single moment, but in the accumulation of small, felt shifts.
How a session unfolds
Beginning
You arrive,
breathe, and notice where you are.
We attune to what is alive in your body
tension, rhythm, need.
Your system is invited to slow down
and open.
During the session
We move with what your body shows.
Touch, breath, and awareness
support small shifts.
Nothing is required, your body shows the way.
We follow what arises,
at a pace your system can support.
After
We gently close.
So you can feel
what has been touched, and how your body reorganizes itself.
First session – Somatic Embodiment
The first session is an introduction and attunement in one.
We take time to land,
to feel what is alive in your body,
and what is right for this moment.
From there, the session opens.
First Session: 90 minutes – €120
Have you been here before?
In follow-up sessions, the work deepens
at the pace of your body.
Sometimes it remains within regulation and embodiment,
Sometimes it opens into deeper layers,
toward Sacred Work — more about this work.
Always attuned and in dialogue.
Somatic follow-up:
60 minutes – €90
90 minutes – €90
Stories & Experiences
in their words
I have been working with Ellen for some time now, and her approach is different from what I was used to. The way she looks at “problems” really resonates with me, because she recognizes that a problem often only exists in the mind — and that we tend to give it so much attention that we lose sight of its essence.
That essence lives in our feeling, and the access point to it is the body. Ellen has a deep understanding of how the language of the body expresses itself, often through physical and emotional complaints that result in tension and an overwhelmed mind.
Her guidance combines her extensive knowledge of the autonomic nervous system with body-oriented practices and learning to listen to the signals of the body. This allows us to navigate the different states of the nervous system, so we regain the energy to meet daily life — without being controlled by our own problems or physical discomfort.
Ellen listens deeply and guides me gently during sessions, helping me attune to what my body needs, because each body responds differently to triggers. I would wholeheartedly recommend her holistic approach. The somatic perspective she brings is truly worth experiencing.
Casper
Due to impactful life events, I had built up a lot of tension in my body. I knew that talking alone wouldn’t resolve it. When I visited the Star of Light website, I had a feeling this might be a place where I could begin to work with that tension — and that turned out to be true. Together with Ellen, I was able to connect with my feelings quite quickly, which brought more space and calm. How? Ellen is very genuine, and I always feel at ease with her. She asks the right questions or offers a warm, grounded touch, gently guiding me back to what I feel whenever I drift into thinking. She does this in a clear yet kind way. Ellen has a solid professional background, and you can feel that in everything she does. She is able to sense what is present and attune her approach — both in timing and in the way she meets you. I would say: go experience it for yourself.
Sandra
Each time I book a session with Ellen, I don’t know what I need beforehand. But once I am there, everything naturally falls into place. Sometimes she invites me into stillness, other times I lie on the table and receive a sound session that recharges my energy.
People around me have even noticed the changes in me after seeing her. Thank you so much — truly recommended. I had a sound healing session where my upper body felt almost frozen, and on my way home I realized that the tension that had limited my movement was completely gone. <3
Kim
Ellen creates a safe and held environment where everything is welcome. Everything you think, everything you feel — it can all be there, without judgment. She listens to your story and from there attunes to what you — and your body — need in that moment. She guides you in a soft and loving way, allowing you to approach and process trauma without having to relive it, which afterwards brings a deep sense of calm and balance. After each session, I feel more at ease and more centered. Thank you.
Anja
Ellen has a beautiful, intuitive presence and a sensitivity that allows her to feel exactly what you need. With her years of experience and training, she carries a wide range of tools to support you. Whether it’s trauma release, reconnecting with your body, or gaining clarity around personal themes — with Ellen, you are in good hands. She also offers ceremonial evenings, which I have attended several times. These evenings are always very special. I have had multiple sessions with her and can highly recommend her work. Try it for yourself — then you can feel whether her guidance resonates with you.
Ingrid
Dr. Ellen Otte
· Psychologist
Embodiment therapist
Yoga teacher
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Erkstraat 3, 6417 AE, Heerlen
Phonenumber
+31 (0)61 876 7622
info@star-of-light.nl
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