Garwyn Linnell
Garwyn Linnell
I am an energy healer, somatic therapist, shamanic practitioner, and musician. I offer one to one sessions and group sound events. My interests are in bridging the cutting edge science of somatic therapy and wellbeing with the ancient arts of healing rooted in Eastern philosophy, Taoism and Celtic traditional shamanic practices. I believe in holding space for people to reconnect with themselves in a way that encourages sovereignty in the individual, that the power of healing is within each of us when supported, encouraged, and nurtured.
My Journey
Having dedicated most of my life to the art of classical cello performance, stepping into the realm of healing wasn't part of my aspirations. However, everything changed in 2019 when I faced a life-threatening lung infection that landed me in the hospital for a month and resulted in the loss of a third of my lung capacity. This harrowing experience brought me to a profound reckoning and marked the commencement of an arduous journey towards healing.
Despite enduring this ordeal, I found myself devoid of sustained support from modern medical institutions. Specialists struggled to provide answers, attributing my illness to mere "bad luck," leaving me to navigate the intricate terrain of recovery on my own. Fortunately, I was surrounded by a supportive network as I embarked on a multifaceted journey, not only addressing physical wounds but delving into the depths of psychic, emotional, and relational traumas that had contributed to my illness.
Throughout this transformative odyssey, I immersed myself in various therapeutic and healing modalities, driven by necessity and a fervent pursuit of restoration. It was through this immersive exploration that I felt a profound calling to this work. I underwent training in Usui Reiki, Shamanic Healing, Humanistic Counseling, Subtle Bodywork, and I am currently concluding a Diploma in Integrative Bodywork and Movement Therapy. This journey, rooted in personal experience, has ignited within me a deep-seated passion to facilitate healing and support others on their paths toward wholeness and wellness
Healing Sessions
Healing sessions work with mind, body and spirit using three main modalities: Energy and Sound Healing, Somatic Bodywork, and Shamanic Journeying. While each modality works uniquely, all three are interwoven harmoniously, forming a holistic approach. This way of working is designed to give you starting point, or a way in, to a deep journey through the layers of self, traversing from the subtle layers of consciousness to the depths of the subconscious, unraveling narratives and patterns held within the body’s tissues to releasing energetic blocks and foster alignment to your highest path in life. Where the journey begins and how it unfolds depends on your needs and where you are at within your life, the process is designed to be able to adapt and form around you rather than a structure that is imposed onto you. Sessions involve hands on work at the consent of the client. Keep reading to learn more about the different modalities I work with.
Energy and Sound Healing
This modality integrates Reiki and Shamanic healing, allowing you to drop into a deep parasympathetic state. This enables the body’s inherent healing capacities to function, fostering natural restoration and rejuvenation. In the hustle and bustle of modern life, our nervous systems are perpetually overstimulated, leaving us entrenched in a sympathetic state—an incessant "doing" mode. However, we often neglect the opportunity to transition into the parasympathetic, our innate "rest and digest" mode, where the body heals, processes, and integrates our experiences on both mental and physical planes.
These sessions offer a pathway to this essential state of restoration, benefiting overall energy levels and enhancing the quality of sleep. Such improvements can ripple profoundly through various aspects of life, promoting holistic well-being and resilience. These sessions are a place where you can simply receive and rest which can be a good starting place on your journey.
Why sound? Since ancient times sound has been used as powerful method of healing. Modern science is just now starting to catch up with what all ancient traditions have known, finding that certain frequencies can influence neurophysiological states and even repair tissue. Techniques involving the voice, the breath, shamanic drum, tuning forks, and other tools are used in sessions.
Somatic Bodywork
Drawing on Somatic Bodywork Movement Therapy, Inner Dialogue/Parts Work, BodyMind Centring, Authentic Movement, Subtle Listening and Subtle Bodywork practices, this modality is a way for you to develop your embodied sense of self, build your somatic awareness, making the invisible visible, and ultimately facilitating you to come and meet yourself fully.
In our predominantly mind-centric culture, we're seldom encouraged to deeply attune to the messages of our bodies. Yet, within our bodies lie profound wisdom and often hold the answers that we externally seek. Shifting from a top-down (mind-body) to a bottom-up (body-mind) orientation can catalyze transformative shifts in our lives. However, this transition is slow and gradual. The body needs time for change and integration, contrasting with the mind's capacity for swift adaptation. This is why it is common for people to intellectually process an experience multiple times before it manifests in an embodied transformation.
These sessions are designed to meet you where you are at in your journey of embodiment and to offer support, walking beside you on your path of growth and healing. This is a process-oriented modality which brings a “being with” approach rather than a “problem solving” that involves hands on work, self-touch, and movement exploration all guided by dialogue and consent. While this process may unfold slowly and subtly, it's precisely these nuanced and gradual changes that endure the longest. Studies reveal that when addressing trauma and the nervous system somatically, dramatic cathartic releases often fail to integrate long term and can even be retraumatizing in some cases. Therefore, prioritizing subtle and gradual shifts fosters deeper and more sustainable healing outcomes.
Shamanic Journeying
Shamanic Journeying is a practice that spans millennia and is the root inspiration behind trauma therapies such as Somatic Experience and Internal Family Systems. This modality mainly involves Regression Healing and Soul Retrieval which are processes whereby you will be guided on an inner journey into your subconscious to unblock stuck emotional patterning or to call back fragmented parts of your soul that were split off in traumatic events.
When an experience or situation becomes overwhelming or unbearable, we experience “Soul Loss” or what is referred to nowadays as trauma. Soul Loss refers to a profound disconnection or fragmentation of the individual's essence or spirit as a result of experiencing trauma or severe emotional distress.
In trauma-informed contexts, Soul Loss can be understood as a coping mechanism where parts of the self become inaccessible or detached in order to protect the individual from overwhelming pain or suffering. This disconnection may manifest as feelings of numbness, emptiness, or a sense of being fragmented.
Trauma-informed approaches recognize that addressing soul loss involves more than just psychological healing; it often requires holistic interventions that acknowledge the spiritual and existential dimensions of the individual's experience. Healing from soul loss involves releasing stuck and blocked emotional energy in the body and reclaiming and reintegrating these fragmented aspects of the self, restoring a sense of wholeness and vitality. These sessions empower you to reclaim your agency and sovereignty as you embark on an inner journey to rediscover and reconnect with your vital essence.
Contact
For booking inquiries feel free to contact me by email or phone.
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+44 7513360867