Soma Group

Group Movement Classes

This 75-minute weekly somatic practice weaves energising, expressive movement with deep restorative rest, creating a shared space to move, feel, release, and soften—gently shifting from thinking into sensing and presence. Each session begins with grounding and breath-led awareness, then moves through somatic practices designed to support and regulate the nervous system.

Open to all bodies and experience levels, with options and rest always welcome. You are invited to move in ways that feel responsive, supportive, and true to your Soma.

Welcoming prenatal clients up to 16 weeks.

Wednesday evenings
6:00pm - 7:15pm
Darebin Presbyterian Church Hall
15 Rossmoyne St, Thornbury VIC 3071

Cost - $20

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Personalised Soma Practice

Experience a personalised Soma Practice designed to support your unique nervous system and embodied needs. These one-on-one or duo sessions are tailored to meet you where you're at — whether you're seeking somatic movement, embodied Pilates, stress management or a reconnection with your body.

This is a space to listen inward, move intuitively, and come home to yourself — rested, regulated, and reconnected.

Private or Duo Sessions | 60 Minutes

Available at Thornbury Studio or online by request

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Other Services

Corporate Classes & Workplace Events

Bringing Soma Practice into your workplace offers countless benefits—reducing stress, easing physical tension, supporting posture and movement health, and boosting productivity, all while nurturing a stronger sense of connection and wellbeing among your team. Get in contact if you’d like to offer your staff a fun, inclusive, and regulating movement experience!

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Events or Festivals

With experience curating and facilitating movement workshops at Melbourne festivals such as Topia and Chewin’ the Fat, Jodi is passionate about creating inclusive, embodied experiences for larger groups.

If you’re interested in collaborating or inviting Soma Practice to your next festival or event, reach out.

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FAQs

  • Somatic movement is a way of moving that focuses on exploration, connection and curiosity.

    The word somatic comes from the Greek soma, meaning “the living body.”

    In somatic movement, attention is placed on sensation, breath, rhythm, emotion, and nervous system responses as you move.

    It can support nervous system regulation, emotional expression, and the release of held tension.

    Through somatic movement, we create space to move what we feel and reconnect with ourselves in a meaningful, embodied way.

  • Just bring your Soma!

    Mats and small props are provided. The space includes bathrooms, drinking water, and areas to change and store your belongings.

    The studio is equipped with air conditioning and heaters. However, as the nervous system shifts toward regulation, it’s common for body temperature to drop—so you may also wish to bring an extra layer that’s comfortable to move in.

  • Our studio space is warm and welcoming—perfect environments to connect deeply with your Soma.

    Soma Practice group movement classes are held in the Darebin Presbyterian Church Hall

    Address: 15 Rossmoyne St, Thornbury VIC 3071

  • There are cycle racks outside the studio, in a well-lit area, where your bike can safely rest while you move.

    On-street parking is located on Rossmoyne Street and High Street.

    The studio is easily accessible from High Street trams.

  • Yes! Jodi offers both group and personalised online classes by request. To book, just get in touch at hello@somapractice.com.

    Be sure to follow our Soma Journal for educational posts and updates on upcoming events. And keep an eye out—Soma Practice Online Library is coming soon!

Soma Community Words

  • "Soma Practice has transformed how I think about my relationship with my body - how I build strength, listen to what it needs, and create calmness in a busy life. I couldn't recommend Jodi and her teaching enough, her guidance is mindful and considerate of each individual"

    Fiona, Soma Group

  • "Having now attended several Soma Practice workshops, I notice so much of what I’ve learned showing up in my daily life — small, embodied practices that have quietly reshaped how I move, breathe, and care for myself and my community. You can feel how much thought and heart Jodi pours into her teachings; her sessions hold people of all ages, abilities, and gender expressions with such empathy and intention"

    Dylan, Soma Group

  • “Jodi builds a sanctuary throughout the class. A space where deep learning, listening and body intuition can be felt, understood and integrated with ease”

    Ellie, Soma Group

  • "I think this was one of the best staff development workshops I’ve attended. The interactive elements, especially the breathing exercises, relaxation strategies, and group discussions, made the content engaging and relatable. Jodi provided clear, practical guidance on managing stress"

    Lisa, La Trobe University