Trauma Release
Next Class - 22 October 2026 | SOMM | Auckland NZ
A Gentle Invitation
If you have ever felt stuck in patterns you can't quite name, in a body that feels tense or tired, or in emotions that seem to live just beneath the surface... you are not broken. You are carrying something. And it can be released.
This group session is a safe, supportive space to meet what your body has been holding, and to begin letting it go.
Breathwork for Trauma Release & Manifestation
$86.00
When: 22 October 2026, 6-8 pm
Venue: SOMM (School of Modern Meditation), 1 Howe Street, Auckland Central
With: Lisa Hamilton-Gibbs, Founder of The Bumblebee Frequency and Sarita Blankenburg, Founder of Ayurveda NZ.
Limited spaces available, bookings essential.
What to expect in our two hours together
This is not a lecture, and it is not therapy in the clinical sense. It is a gentle, guided, and powerful experience.
Part 1. Understanding
During a brief introduction, we will explain, in a simple and accessible way, what trauma is, how it lives in the body, and how Edwin Tan’s integrated Somatic Practice can help release it. You'll leave this part with a clearer understanding of what's happening inside you and why none of it is your fault, allowing your system to finally drop the weight of self-blame.
Part 2. Breathwork and Qigong (Preparing the body)
We then move into gentle breathwork paired with Qigong, slow, flowing movements that open the body, balance our energy channels, and settle the nervous system. This prepares you to go deeper safely, creating a sense of grounding and presence before the active release work begins.
Part 3. Active Somatic Release (The heart of the session)
The final part is a guided, active breathwork journey supported by music and somatic techniques. Through the breath, the body is given permission to do what it has long wanted to do: shake, soften, release, cry, laugh, exhale. You don't need to "do" anything your body knows the way. We will hold the space, and the breath will do the work.
Following your Session
Somatic integration is entirely unique to you, and everyone moves through their release differently. Whether your experience was a subtle shift or profound physical clearing, you will leave with a greater understanding of the pain your body has been carrying and a clear pathway to the peace you deserve.
Ready to begin?
Healing doesn't have to be heavy. It can be a homecoming.
If something in you said yes while reading this, trust it. Book your spot below - we would be honoured to hold space for you.
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This is for you if:
You sense you are carrying something even if you can't name it.
You feel stuck in behavioral patterns or coping habits that no longer serve you.
You want to reconnect with your body, your breath, and your emotions.
You are curious about somatic healing and breathwork.
You are ready to begin (or continue) your healing journey in a supportive group.
You'll leave with:
A clearer, kinder understanding of trauma and your own body.
Simple tools you can use in daily life: breath, grounding, and awareness.
A felt sense of release feeling lighter, more open, and more present.
A renewed connection to yourself and a step toward living with purpose.
Your Facilitators
Lisa Hamilton-Gibbs
Lisa’s path into somatic healing was forged through her own profound personal chapters of navigating deep grief, learning the art of absolute surrender, and ultimately upgrading her personal frequency.
As the founder of The Bumblebee Frequency, Lisa specialises in helping people step out of the paralyzing loops of acute shock, complex transitions, and daily anxiety.
Driven by a desire to understand the silent language of the body, she traveled to Bali with her dear friend Sarita to complete an intensive, immersive training in Somatic Therapy for Trauma Release at Buah Meditasi, studying directly under the guidance and integrated teachings of master teacher Edwin Tan.
Lias's work bridges the line between deep somatic restoration and everyday, sovereign living, empowering people to untie the physical knots of the past so they can breathe fully into the present.
Sarita Blankenburg
Sarita's journey began 20 years ago, when she left her corporate career and traveled to India for a year to complete her yoga teacher training and first Ayurvedic internships. She then studied Ayurvedic Medicine and Yoga Therapy full-time across New Zealand and India for three years, graduating as an Ayurvedic practitioner with a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS). She soon founded Ayurveda New Zealand, with a clinic in Grey Lynn where she offers consultations, treatments, Panchakarma, and yoga therapy.
While these practices help her clients regain their physical and mental health, Sarita became increasingly curious about the emotional roots that so often sit beneath chronic conditions. It was this curiosity, alongside her dear friend Lisa Hamilton-Gibbs, that drew her to Bali to study Somatic Therapy for Trauma Release and Manifestation directly under master teacher Edwin Tan at Buah Meditasi. Her work now bridges the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with the embodied science of somatic healing—helping people listen to the language of the body and release the deeper emotional currents that quietly shape their physical and mental wellbeing.
Do you have questions about trauma work?
This event accommodates a limited number of people to ensure a rich and authentic experience. Booking T&Cs and Cancellation Policy
Please use the link we will email you to provide all the details we need regarding pregnancy, any injuries, conditions or ailments, and any dietary requirements or allergies you may have so that we can provide you with the best support and service at the event. If the event is postponed or cancelled, you will receive a full refund or option to transfer to another date. Please note that this is a ticketed event with limited spaces, if you can not make the event, no refunds will be given except in an emergency if less than 14 days notice is given. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your booking to someone who would like to take your place. Thank you - we look forward to seeing you soon! A Safe & Supported Trauma Release Space
I went with a curious and open mind. What happened during the session was significant for me. Sarita and Lisa held a safe and supportive space to allow me to experience and process what unfolded.
5 stars
— BRIDGETA profound experience
I didn’t know too much about this type of therapy when I went to the initial group session, but Sarita and Lisa lead the group with clarity, and bring a calm and purposeful manner, making you feel safe and making the experience a positive and powerful one. The effectiveness of the process is however quite remarkable, and I was genuinely surprised by how it unfolded for me. If you feel you have something inside you which you can’t properly articulate but which has held you back or affected you over your whole life then I strongly encourage you to try a session. You will be in safe and knowledgeable hands and you will be starting a journey of discovery which is as profound as it is empowering.
— NICKEY SBreathwork for Trauma Release & Manifestation
I really had very little idea about what to expect prior to this session - I was open to experiencing and seeing what could come from it as I hadn’t been to anything like this prior. It totally exceeded any expectations and I got a lot from the session. Lisa & Sarita are a calm duo whereby you feel very connected immediately. The pace of the session and the methods was exactly what I needed ( now I fully understand that I did need it ). Can’t recommend enough!
— CHRISTINE PExpertly facilitated breathwork session
I had the ultimate privilege of attending a breathwork session with Lisa and Sarita. It was expertly facilitated, I felt supported through the whole journey, and I left knowing that I’d taken the next step in healing trauma and preparing for a life ahead with clarity.
— KELLEYHighly recommend the Trauma release session
Lisa and Sarita work so well together to create such an inspiring session. Their approach is so thought-provoking. Beautiful words and relaxing voices take you to another place. I thoroughly enjoyed the music too, the whole experience is very therapeutic. That evening, I had a 93 out of 100 sleep score, which is extremely rare for me! Highly recommend the Trauma release session.
— EMMA RTrauma healing workshop
What an incredible experience! Lisa and Sarita are such a powerful duo. Together they gently take you through breath-work, somatic therapy, Qigong, and help you release trauma stored in your body. The whole experience from start to finish was absolute tonic for the soul. Thank you both so much.
— SARAH B