Exploring the Body of Emotions: Skan-Reichian Therapy with Lydia Becker

Name: Exploring the Body of Emotions: Skan-Reichian Therapy with Lydia Becker
Start: 2026-05-30T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-05-30T14:00:00-07:00
Location: The Alembic

Schedule

Sat May 30 2026 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

The Alembic | Berkeley, CA

A somatic workshop for meeting emotion in the body - breath, movement, sound, and relational presence - so protective patterns can soften and aliveness can return.
Skan dares to descend into the hidden chambers of our emotional life - the places shaped by fear, anger, and old wounds.
In this gentle yet fearless unraveling, our inner landscape begins to breathe again.
And in that renewed freedom, the heart remembers its own language - longing, love, and the ecstatic expression of joy.
We'll explore:
• Habitual patterns of armoring (holding) and breath-holds
• Breath, movement, and sound/voice as pathways to feeling
• Relational presence and attunement with clear choice and consent
You may leave with:
• Fuller breathing and more bodily ease
• Emotional release and renewed vitality
• Simple practices for listening to your body's signals. You can slow down, opt out, or simply observe at any time.
TEACHER BIO:
Lydia Becker is a highly experienced Skan practitioner and instructor, with over 40 years of dedication to the healing arts. She studied Skan–Reichian Therapy in Germany and
is a founding member of the Skan Academy in both Germany and the United States. Her work has taken her across borders, offering sessions and workshops in Germany, France, and the U.S. In addition to her therapeutic background, Lydia is a licensed German midwife who has attended over 400 births. This profound experience deeply informs her presence and approach, bringing a grounded, compassionate awareness to her Skan practice.