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There are moments in life when a book doesn’t just inform us, it transforms us.
As we step deeper into the rich terrain of touch, presence, and body wisdom, I want to share a few written companions that have deeply nourished my path over the years.

These are not just books, they are invitations.
Invitations to pause, to feel, to remember.
To witness the stories your body carries and the healing it longs to lead you toward.

Whether you're called by the science of trauma, the poetry of embodiment, or the sacredness of self-touch, these works offer perspective and presence. They remind us that the body is not a machine to fix—but a wise, intuitive, feeling being to listen to and love.

Here are some gems to accompany your journey:

When the Body Says No by Gabor Maté
A profound look at how chronic illness and emotional repression are interwoven.
This book is a powerful call to come home to your body and to honor its signals before it has to shout.

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
A foundational work on trauma, memory, and why healing must include the body.
Dense, essential, and deeply validating for anyone on a trauma-informed path.

Your Body is Your Brain by Amanda Blake
Explores the power of embodied intelligence in leadership and life.
It weaves neuroscience with somatic practice in a way that feels both inspiring and applicable.

Eastern Body, Western Mind by Anodea Judith
A rich blend of psychology and energy work through the lens of the chakra system. Perfect for those craving a bridge between the symbolic and the scientific.

The Radiance Sutras by Lorin Roche
A sensual, poetic journey into the sacred body. Each meditation invites you to drop deeper into the beauty of breath, sensation, and presence.

The Politics of Trauma by Staci K. Haines (one of my favorite books!!!)
This one is a gem. It holds a powerful synthesis of somatics, healing, and social justice. Grounded, practical, and visionary. If you’re working at the intersection of personal and collective liberation, read this.

The Art of Somatic Coaching by Richard Strozzi-Heckler
An empowering guide to embodying skillful action, wisdom, and presence.
Essential for practitioners, facilitators, and anyone wanting to bring more integrity to how they show up in the world.

May these words meet you where you are and walk beside you as you keep unfolding.

With care,
Marie-Sophie

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