Shahd Omar
Shahd Omar is a trauma-sensitive embodiment coach based in Cairo.
Shahd has been practicing yoga since 2007, and teaching since 2017. In those years she developed her non-tradtitional approach to somatics, because there is no one-size-fits all. Her practice draws from Focusing, yoga, dance, qi gong, traditional Chinese energetics, and pain science. She loves to move and learn about the body. She also has a background in women's health topics, and teaches pleasure-forward pelvic embodiment, with a special focus on consent. There are hundreds of ways to do that: to discover your body, your voice, your place in the world. Now as a teacher, her goal is to help you find resilience by meeting your body with a fresh set of eyes and a newfound curiosity. Together, we can ask important questions, seek challenges, and trust our bodies to know the answers. This wisdom and freedom is our birthright.
Learn from Shahd in her final project workshop:
Overview: In this interactive online workshop, learners will explore the transformative power of combining Focusing and the Wheel of Consent to better understand their needs and desires. Through interactive activities, guided exercises, and group discussions, you will explore how to how to:
Foster self-awareness by connecting with your felt sense of "yes" and "no".
Gain clarity on your desires and promote healthy boundary-setting.
Overcome barriers to self-expression and empower yourself to ask for what you want.
Develop skills to cope with rejection and receiving a "no," through self-regulation tools.
Understand the importance of aftercare for healing and regaining emotional balance after a challenging experience.
By the end of the workshop, participants will have a deeper understanding of their desires and the tools to confidently ask for what they want, ultimately enhancing their personal growth, self-advocacy, and connection with others. This 2-hour online workshop is designed to be accessible and valuable for students at all levels of experience, providing a supportive environment to learn, practice, and grow in their communication and self-awareness skills. Join us for an enriching and engaging experience that will empower you to communicate your needs and desires with more confidence.
This workshop was delivered by Shahd Omar, who is a trauma-sensitive embodiment coach based in Cairo and PUPA Focusing Trainee with Coordinator-in-Training Annette Dubreuil.
Objectives:
Introduce learners to how we will use Focusing and grounding in the felt sense
Guide participants in applying Focusing to improve communication, boundary-setting, and self-advocacy.
Help participants develop confidence in asking for what they want and expressing their needs in relationships, as well as in everyday life.
This live online workshop will be delivered live virtually on Zoom and use breakout rooms for Focusing practice. The workshop will also be recorded and made available later to participants. The recording will also be made available to PUPA Trainees (in the Certification program). Given the workshop format, if you choose, you can remain unseen and unheard for the main session portion, and use video or audio for the breakout room practice.View the full recording policy.
Workshop Details
Date and Time live workshop was held: Saturday, June 8th, 2024, from 11am-1pm Eastern Time
Format: Online via Zoom
Who can benefit: This workshop is designed for Focusers of all levels who want to explore boundary-setting and feeling more empowered in their communication skills.
Ways to participate:
Recording only
Live participation, including asking questions and breakout room practice (go to live registration page).
Sliding scale pricing:
This workshop has sliding scale pricing, offering multiple price points to make it more accessible and reduce financial barriers for people with different levels of income. Please view the sliding scale fees page for more details and codes.
Full fee: Live workshop with breakout room practice: US$29 OR Recording only $19
25% off: US$21.75/14.25
50% off: US$14.50/9.50
70% off: US$8.70/5.70
80% off: US$5.80/3.80
90% off: US$2.90/1.90