Hi, I'm LaMariposa (she/her)
I'm an Embodiment & Consent Facilitator
& Psychotherapist
I am passionate about helping people just like you to experience embodied transformation. My trauma informed workshops are an invitation to explore & unite the different parts of your being in the here & now.
If you are wondering about my journey till now, keep reading…
Born in London to 1st generation immigrants then raised in Cardiff; when forced to conform to traditional social norms, I broke free in search of adventure & self discovery. I travelled for almost ten years throughout Europe, Asia & Latin America, observing & participating in the kaleidoscope of cultures & sights encountered.
On returning to the UK, I was driven to continue transforming my journey in London. Having communicated profound narratives through the photographic lens, I redirected my focus within; experiencing poignant transformations through Vipassana. These inner changes led me on the path of uncovering the potency of conscious practices including Neo-Tantra, 5 Rhythms, Biodanza & Inner Dance, later enhanced by numerous psychotherapy trainings.
I have specialised in both mainstream & private mental health since 2010 & have facilitated workshops since 2011; including embodiment groups for adults with mental health issues in hospital wards, teenagers with learning disabilities in schools & older adults with dementia in the community.
Now I desire to gain a deeper knowledge & understanding of universal life & society, whilst increasing awareness of the impact of diversity, privilege & trauma through my embodied consent offerings.
I identify as a Queer, Self-Partnered & Neurospicy PoC. My working class parents & grandparents were born in East Africa & my great grandparents were born in India & Karachi (now known as Pakistan). I have survived domestic violence, homelessness & marriage/divorce with someone with an acquired brain injury & depression.
I have various privileges including being a cisgender, native English speaker with post graduate university education & a UK passport. The latter allowed me to travel & work worldwide as an English Teacher, Scuba diving Instructor, Photographer, Artisan Jewelry Maker, Tantric Practitioner & Sensual Dominatrix.
My work embraces & celebrates diversity; including all ethnicities, neurodiversities, social backgrounds, genders, sexual & relationship preferences, whilst promoting body positivity.
I interweave the most transformative processes in an invitation for you to connect more deeply with your truth.
Let's delve into embodied transformation together...
Some of my professional trainings...
School of Consent Like a Pro (Assistant in Hastings, Berlin & Glastonbury)
Wheel of Consent Facilitator
Wheel of Consent (Assistant in Brighton)
School of Consent Working with Groups
Bodynamic Foundation
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Development & Relational Injury
Like a Pro (Glastonbury)
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Trauma
Polyvagal Theory for Trauma (Khiron Clinics, London)
Hypnotherapy Practitioner
Internal Family Systems for Trauma
Inner Dance Facilitator
Biodanza Facilitator Diploma
Emotional Freedom Technique Facilitator & Coach
M.A. (Dist) Cross Sectoral & Community Arts (Goldsmiths, London)
P.G. Dip. The Application of the Arts in Education (London)
Some of my previous collaborations...
~ Touch & Play Argentina ~ Mahamudra Tantra Festival Argentina ~ Italia Tantra Festival ~ Catamaran Sunset O Sea Journeys ~ Ada Festival Montenegro ~ Age UK ~ Bonnington Centre ~ ColourFest ~ ELFT NHS ~ Garratt Park School ~ Husky Studios ~ Into the Wild Festival ~ Little Om Festival ~ Morning Gloryville ~ Puravida Festival ~ Queer Spirit Festival ~ Sensual Soirees ~ SLaM NHS ~ The Hive ~ Togetherness Festival ~ Tooting Neighbourhood Centre ~ Waterloo Action Centre ~ Babalonia ~ Buddhafield Festival ~ Club Decadence ~ Koinonia ~ NVC Summer Festival ~ School of Erotic Mysteries ~ Seeking Venus ~ Xanadu Society ~
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