Who Am I – Renewed Sense of Identity through Sensory Motor Art

Are you feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of who you are becoming?

Join us in a transformative group experience where we reconnect with the body’s wisdom through sensory motor art therapy—a creative, movement-based process designed to regulate the nervous system and unlock deeper self-awareness.

Through gentle, rhythmic drawing and movement, you'll learn to release frozen or stuck feelings stored in the body. This non-verbal expression opens space for self-discovery, emotional regulation, and a sense of renewed vitality.

Let your body tell its story and begin to rewrite your inner biography—moving from fragmentation toward wholeness.

This is a space for attunement between your inner being and your true Self.

This workshop is designed for individuals seeking relief from emotional overwhelm, body-held stress, or disconnection from themselves. It also welcomes those simply curious about creative, somatic approaches to healing.

You will be guided through:

• Grounding and centering practices to arrive in presence
• Rhythmic drawing sequences focused on body sensations and intuitive movement
• Gentle somatic prompts to explore posture, breath, and internal energy
• Mindful integration through reflection and creative sharing

You may experience:

• Heightened body awareness and postural insight
• A sense of release from physical or emotional tension
• Greater access to non-verbal emotion and self-expression
• Improved flow of internal energy (气脉)
• A deepening connection with your inner state and current life stage

This group experience is designed for individuals who may be:

• Living with ongoing stress, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm
• Finding it difficult to manage intense emotions or easily feeling emotionally out of control
• Going through life changes or events that trigger overwhelming feelings
• Holding tension, fear, or past experiences in the body
• Experiencing emotional dysregulation or shutdown
• Seeking creative, somatic tools for inner connection
• Curious about working with the body and image-based methods for healing

No art experience is required. All materials are provided.

Lina Elijose is an integrative, trauma-informed psychotherapist specialising in somatic and creative approaches to healing. She draws on modalities including EMDR, EFT/tapping, clinical hypnotherapy, and sensory motor art therapy to support individuals in regulating the nervous system, processing trauma, and reconnecting with their authentic selves. Lina’s work is also informed by a holistic, spiritual perspective, honouring each person’s innate capacity for growth, meaning, and deeper connection to the heart.

Octavia Xiaozi Yang is an award-winning artist, recognised by International Talent Support, and a trauma-informed creative facilitator certified by the Institute for Sensorimotor Art Therapy. Holding a Master of Arts degree from the University of the Arts London, she integrates art, the subconscious, somatic awareness, and ancient Eastern wisdom to support inner reconnection and emotional release through spontaneous drawing and embodied expression. Her work has been exhibited internationally and featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and other leading publications.

Practical Info

• Duration: 3 hours
• Time and Date: 2pm–5pm, Sunday, October 26th
• Location: Firepit Art Gallery (next to North Greenwich Pier on Google Maps)
• Group Size: Small group (max. 10 participants)

Tips

1. Please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a little messy while painting.
2. Kindly remove or safely store any rings, bracelets, or other hand accessories during the session.

📷 Want to see more class reviews? Check out our facilitator’s Instagram

Lina: @lina-elijose

Octavia: @Jewelology333

This is not a substitute for medical or psychological treatment. It is a supportive, creative space for emotional exploration and nervous system awareness through a non-verbal, embodied process.

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