Sofia Casini of Soul Uplift Breathwork brings over two decades of experience to her somatic healing practice, drawing upon the lessons learned assisting survivors of abuse, injustice and war with trauma-informed wellness-based techniques. Facilitator Sofia Casini brings over two decades of experience to her somatic healing practice, drawing upon the many lessons learned while assisting survivors of abuse, injustice and war with trauma-informed interventions and wellness-based techniques. Previous positions include advocate with the National Domestic Violence Hotline and the US Refugee Resettlement Program in West Africa, management roles at Grassroots Leadership and Freedom for Immigrants, and executive director for both Refugees Services of Texas and AVANCE. Many of these roles required a delicate balance of offering critical, sometimes life-saving intervention while tending to the mental health needs of her clients, staff, volunteers, and self. On a personal level, this eventually led to a serious immune condition due, in large part, to the ongoing strain placed on the emotions and body. After years of carrying the weight, she found breathwork — a powerful somatic tool that became a lifeline in helping to release unprocessed trauma, to proactively manage stress and anxiety, and for wellness on her own health journey. The Soul Uplift Breathwork Sessions consist of:
1) Trainings for daily practice breathwork techniques designed to provide people with tools they can draw upon for stress prevention and reduction, anxiety management, nervous system regulation, improved immune functioning, and overall resilience and well-being and
2) Guided group breathwork journeys, accompanied by curated musical playlists matching specific breathwork techniques, designed to elicit mental, emotional, and physical responses that help people uncover limiting beliefs, move through unprocessed emotions, tap into their inner guidance and creativity, and release trauma stored from the body.
