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.
With what is present, and what is asking to be felt.
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 begin to notice how your body has known for longer than you sometimes remember:
that you can soften, feel, and land.
Feel the earth beneath your feet,
the movement of your breath
the rhythm emerging from within
You don’t have to change anything —
you learn to stay present with what is happening.
As you slow down, it becomes more quiet.
Tension can soften.
Space can return.
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 carry.
From there, resilience, clarity, and regulation emerge.
Each session is a return to yourself:
to your grounding, your rhythm,
and the ability to stay with what is.
Not to experience as much as possible,
but to be able to carry whatever arises.
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:
The small shift, the softening, the opening
that you cannot always name, but can certainly feel.
When you slow down and listen, space is created.
Your breath deepens, your system grows quieter,
and you notice what is happening in your body.
We don’t work towards a fixed result —
instead, we build the capacity to stay present
with whatever arises.
Embodiment is a process.
It deepens through repetition —
in both sessions and your daily life.
This creates a supported foundation:
more regulation, more clarity,
and 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 take a moment to notice where you are.
You arrive, breathe, and take a moment to notice where you are.
A quiet entry opens where your system can begin to slow down and unfold.
During the session
We move with what your body shows —
touch, awareness, breath, regulation, and subtle shifts that arise naturally.
touch, awareness, breath, regulation, and subtle shifts that arise naturally.
In each session, the work moves between body, energy, and presence.
Sometimes we begin with conversation, sometimes with breath or touch —
but always I listen for the moment your body reveals the entry point.
We follow the impulse that arises, in the exact pace your system can hold.
After
We close gently, giving you time to feel what has been touched
and how your body is reorganizing itself.
First session – Somatic Embodiment
For a first session, we always take time to land. In this attunement, we listen to your body and to what is felt within you and in the field. From this ground, the session that fits this moment begins to unfold.
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 somatic regulation and embodiment, and at other times it opens into deeper layers of the work.
When your system is ready, this may naturally evolve into a Sacred Work session — always attuned and in dialogue.
Somatic follow-up session:
60 minuten – €90 | 90 minuten – €120
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
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+31 (0)61 876 7622
info@star-of-light.nl
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