My fellow Highly Sensitive Human, it's nice to have you here.
I know, as a sensitive human myself, how overwhelming it can be to feel so deeply.
Overthinking, emotional overwhelm, physical aches and pains, sleepless nights ...
they're some of the challenges we can face as sensitive folk.
And yet, there's a power in your sensitivity, isn't there?
A depth that feels important, even in its vulnerability and tenderness.
Here, in the SelfKind Hub, we celebrate the strengths that come with our sensitivity, while exploring how to navigate the trickier bits.
Our work here (but not in that icky productivity-centred use of the word!) is embodiment: exploring the inherent connection between mind and body.
The ultimate goal? A self-compassionate and kind relationship with ourselves;
and a greater confidence riding the highs and lows that come with this human life.
Mindful movement is at the heart of the SelfKind Hub.
On-demand classes that you can do from the comfort of your own space (and regular livestream options too!)
When you move with curiosity and
self-compassion, things shift.
You loosen the armour that has protected your tenderness. Shoulders soften, belly unclenches, the breath deepens.
Ahhh ... you're home.
Inside the SelfKind Hub, you will develop a toolbox of movement and mindset practices you can draw upon to help you unwind physical tension, navigate emotional overwhelm, self-criticism and doubt, and manage the impact of stress.
Your high sensitivity can be embraced and nurtured into a superpower!
The classes inside the hub are pretty unique - somatic exercise with a bit of gentle yoga and pilates in the mix. These classes ask you to move slowly and gently but they still deliver BIG time on increasing ease, mobility and comfort.
And it's not just about the body - through these classes you will foster more self-compassion, kindness, trust and understanding.
What is Somatic Exercise?
Somatic Exercise is a mindful movement modality that uses pandiculation to create more ease in the body. While it sounds like a big, complicated word, pandiculation isn't actually unfamiliar - just think of the movement of a big, full body yawn.
Essentially, somatic exercise involves a muscular contraction followed by a slow release, finished off with a moment of melt (aaaah).
We generally pandiculate specific areas of the body in any one movement, to support the brain-body connection (which matters a lot when it comes to reducing pain and tension and increasing ease) and to shift tension in that area.
Somatic exercise is not stretching (though we do stretch in classes as well); it's not strength training (though it can support strength training significantly). It's a brain-body technique that can reduce tension and enhance your capacity to listen to and connect with your body through slow, mindful, gentle movement.
What's inside the SelfKind Hub?
Somatic Exercise classes and mindful movement sessions ranging from 5 - 60 minutes, designed to help you unwind tension and experience more ease. New classes are added every month. Access them on-demand any time, anywhere.
Classes tailored to specific needs - from reducing shoulder or hip tension to sessions that can be done in bed or in a chair.
Private Podcast!
Listen in the app or add the podcast feed directly to your Podcast App of choice. This is members-only content that includes guided meditation and breathing tracks, audio-tracks of our Masterclasses and more.
Regular livestream classes to practice with our global community. These classes are all recorded and added to the class library for everyone to enjoy any time. See the current schedule here.
Additional resources including Guided Audio Meditation and Relaxation Tracks, Printable classes so you can practice offline, and helpful worksheets.
Monthly Masterclasses to dive more deeply into self-care, movement, self-kindness and more. Led by registered counsellor and somatic movement coach, Erica Webb and invited specialist guests.
A private SelfKind Hub Community Group to ask questions and share resources.
The SelfKind Hub could be for you if you are:
> Highly Sensitive!
> Ready to prioritise yourself. You know that the time and energy you put into looking after yourself increases your capacity to be and do all you desire in the world. And you're a realist - this isn't about moving to a cave so you can focus solely on yourself. But you're ready to move on from a culture that tells you selflessness is the gold-standard.
> Committed to your own wellbeing. You know that in order to make changes to the way you feel, you need to commit to showing up for yourself with consistency and you're ready for that.
> Curious about movement and the capacity of your body.
> Invested in caring for your mental wellbeing and understanding the mind-body intersection.
> Tired of dealing with constant muscle tension and not knowing what to do to shift it and manage it.
> Ready for new ways to manage emotional overwhelm and SO ready to learn ways to be kind and compassionate toward yourself.
> Looking to practice from home using on-demand and/or livestream classes.
Is the
SelfKind Hub
right for you?
Is the
SelfKind Hub
right for you?
The SelfKind Hub isn't for you if you are:
> Looking for a quick, magical fix to all that ails you.
> Wanting a yoga or Pilates practice that is hard, fast or 'shred' worthy.
> Looking for in-person classes at a studio.
GIVING BACK
Doing good and giving back is part of what we do around here.
So, each and every month (or each year if you join as an annual member), 5% of your membership fee is donated to a charitable cause.
Find out more about this initiative here.
That's something to smile about.
Ready to join?
Unlimited access to:
💙 Livestream Classes
💙 Comprehensive on-demand class library
💙 Monthly Masterclasses
💙 Members' Only Private Podcast
💙 And so much more!
$43 (AUD) per month*
Or $430 (AUD) per year
*cancel any time
🌟 Pssst! I'm currently offering 7 day free trials for a short time!
No code required!
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Does it matter if I can't attend livestream classes?Absolutely not! Everything that happens live is recorded and loaded to the SelfKind library, so you never miss out. For Masterclass calls you can also pre-submit questions for me (or my guests) to answer during the call.
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How do I access the SelfKind Hub?When you join you'll receive instructions about how to access the Hub itself. You will be able to add an app to your mobile device or access it from a laptop or desktop - it's up to you! Oh, and you can even cast videos to your TV! Livestream classes take place on Zoom and you can access them from right inside the studio with the click of a button.
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I'm not very tech-savvy. Will this work for me?I've kept the tech as simple as possible and as easy-to-use as I can! And I'm here to help - if there's anything you're not sure of, I have tech support on hand to sort it out.
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Can I get a free trial? I just want to be sure I like it before I commit.I don't currently offer free trials, but I'm more than happy to answer questions you might have. Plus, if you sign up monthly, you can cancel any time, no strings attached. You can also visit my YouTube channel for free classes to get a feel for what they're like.
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Will I be able to cancel without jumping through hoops?You know it. No hoop jumping required around here. You have full control over your account - you can update your payment information and other details and cancel your membership without a single hoop to jump through.
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I've never done yoga, pilates or somatics before. Is this ok?"Absolutely! These classes are designed for everyone - from first-timers to seasoned yogis. This isn't contortionism or an audition for cirque du soleil. This is gentle movement informed by science and psychology to help you feel good. End of story. Plus, YOU are in control. That particular movement doesn't feel good? No drama! Stop and try something else. The primary objective is to get you moving and trusting your body. No pushing, forcing or striving in sight.
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I like to work hard when I work out. Will these classes make me sweat?Only if you put the heater on. I love a good sweat too, but these classes aren't that. This is honestly more about MOVEMENT than EXERCISE. No shade on exercise of course - exercise is ace. It's just not quite the same as what we're doing here.
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What even is somatics?What a great question! Somatics is a movement modality that supports your body to find ease. It's gentle movement done mindfully, with the intention of finding clarity in the brain-body relationship. You can almost think of it as akin to turning the computer off and on again. It's been described by others as a reset - a way of unwinding the movement compensations and habits that lead us into tension, to find more ease and comfort.
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I have more questions. Can you answer them, please?"Of course! I'm here to help. Simply email erica@ericawebb.com.au
A little about me (Erica), founder of the SelfKind Hub; Registered Counsellor and Somatic Movement Coach.
More than anything else, I consider my role to be being human with the people I share space with. What does that mean? When you choose to work with me, I meet you as a fellow human, figuring out this human life. Yes, I'm a counsellor and movement teacher. Yes, I have a lot of tools and stuff up my sleeve. But all of those labels and practices are strengthened by my deep commitment to holding space for our humanity.
As a recovering people pleaser and someone who has navigated anxiety, trauma and self-criticism, the most profound gift I can offer is a reminder that we're in this together.
My values centre around compassion, curiosity, honesty and presence.
I'm a mum. A writer. A chocolate-chip cookie lover. A roller-skater. A book-aholic. A budding plant-parent. Lover of crazy socks.
I like to laugh, listen to my music loud, and I'm currently learning to speak French.