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Held: A Somatic Journey Back To Yourself
With Niamh O'Shea
Held is a 7-day self-paced somatic journey designed to help you restore ease and reconnection between body and mind. Each day blends reflection, guided meditation and simple nervous system practices to support grounding, release tension and increase embodied awareness. Through this process you will explore how sensations, memories and emotions are held within the body, learning to listen and respond with care. You will be guided to meet yourself with honesty, compassion and curiosity, gently unwinding stress patterns and cultivating presence. Whether you are moving through overwhelm, transition or simply longing to feel at home in yourself, Held offers a space to land, breathe and return to stillness.
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7 Days
1.1k students
5.0 stars
10 min / day
Healing
English
5.0 (146)
Recent Reviews
Sharna
June 12, 2026
Thank you Niamh 💖🙏 This course really supported me. The guidance and your voice so soothing. I will repeat this course and share it 🙏💖
Jodi
June 10, 2026
A good class. Gave me a new understanding of being in tune to my body signals and not automatically overriding and push pushing through. There’s a whole wisdom here I haven’t been paying attention to. Thank you.
Karey
June 8, 2026
This course is so gentle, so kind, so lovely. Lovely as your voice and tone. This is how I want to always speak to myself and to others. I will return to this again and refer this course to my patients. Thank you.😊
Michelle
June 6, 2026
Super. I learned to hold myself today. I learned I can create safety in my body by practicing presence and becoming so present I am with myself. I can hold myself bc I matter. I will never forget or be the person who completely forgets but rather I will practice with the tools. And remember these things.
Mary
June 4, 2026
Her beautuful voice guided me to a new self awareness through this course. Thank you🙏❤️
Philippa
June 4, 2026
Absolutely loved this course. So wise. Thankyou Niamh 🙏🏻. It made me feel more love for my nervous system and less fear. Just what I needed.
Lisa
June 4, 2026
This is a Absolutely Superb course your voice is so so comforting I loved this course so much thankyou 💜🌻✨
leslie
June 2, 2026
What a beautiful gift. Clear thoughtful Gentle intentional tools to return to the Self and heal the nervous system. Thank you for this wonderful gift.
Virginia
June 1, 2026
Simply beautiful—this is a true work of art. Healing through gentleness and loving presence. Thank you 💗
Michael
June 1, 2026
A soothing practice. Thank you for your work.
Nicole
May 31, 2026
Your gentle voice a beautiful words teach such important lessons. I look forward to referring this course to my clients.
Emelda
May 27, 2026
This course is absolutely beautiful; it is like a love letter to the mind, body & spirit! You are such a bright light! Thank you for all you have offered us through presence, creativity / talent & heartfelt intention! 💕 I look forward to returning to these practices again & again. 🦋💞🦋
Pamela
May 26, 2026
You have opened the world of trusting and supporting myself in ways I never knew possible. I realized I have lived braced, in fear, judgment and what unknown could befall next. I have mediated, released, prayed and more, without ever knowing regulation and the true support, understanding and physical and emotional need of co regulation. Thank you for the understanding of dosing all that I need by listening, trusting, and regulating the spaces within me with the support of the life around me. You have shown me the connections of my breathe, pulse, senses and tones as they lead, support and co regulate the worlds in and around me. On my journey, of years and decades, I have strengthened my faith, learned patience, trust and forgiveness, of myself and others. I have grown, I have softened, I have shifted and now I can co regulate to help my nervous system bring me home. Thank you 💕
Hannah
May 25, 2026
That was beautiful and so helpful.
Ms.
May 17, 2026
Enjoyed the explanation + meditation. Highly recommend the course for anyone feeling like they need to be more in tune with their body.
Trish
May 16, 2026
A truly beautiful journey inward. From the very beginning, she leads with such a soft, gentle, and welcoming voice that instantly puts you at ease. Rather than rushing the process, she creates a safe space that teaches you how to tune into and trust your own inner voice. I especially appreciated her gentle reminders to let healing and guidance unfold at our own pace. It was a deeply grounding and restorative experience—highly recommended for anyone seeking gentle guidance and deep inner connection.
Jasja
May 13, 2026
Beautiful content and beautifully spoken. Thanks a lot for all the reminders & tools
Melissa
May 13, 2026
This was the most moving, beautiful, and incredibly healing experience for me. I don't have the words to express how impactful and meaningful these practices have been for me in my healing journey from unresolved childhood trauma that I now realize I have held in my body for my entire life. The soothing music with beautiful humming is extraordinary in itself, and I would love to have this as a standalone if you'd be willing to share. I will be listening again to let my system hear these healing words one more time. Thank you so very much for sharing your gift with me. I'm in awe!
Mary
May 13, 2026
This 7 Day course was a 2 Day course. It felt like coming home to self in my sanctuary. Life is for living. Love Independence Freedom of emotions Eternity balance in life, when a superior source like God, Universe, or Divine source or what ever your faith is. When they say this is your last breath or ad I would say is “when my husband Dan his last breath to me was his last kiss, saying when your ready our souls will meet again.
Tim
May 11, 2026
Thank you Niamh🙏Your calming presence is felt throughout every session and allowed be to experience a deeper connection with my emotions than I was able to feel before!
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