Where Scripture, safety, and gentle embodiment meet.

SACRED SOMATICS

Christ‑centered care for the body God made and the story it carries

Sacred Somatics™ is a ministry of Margins Ministries that helps women heal from trauma by attending to the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—under the authority of God’s Word. We pair clear, faithful biblical teaching with trauma‑informed practices such as breath‑prayer, grounding, and gentle movement so truth can settle not only in the mind but also in the nervous system.

“For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.” — Psalm 139:13

Sacred Somatics names a simple truth: trauma affects our bodies, not only our thoughts. God made us embodied souls (Genesis 2:7), and Scripture calls our bodies temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19–20). Somatic ministry honors that design. In practice, this looks like slow, safe, choice‑based exercises—paired with Scripture and prayer—that help the body release held stress while the heart receives the gospel.

What Sacred Somatics is not: It is not a self‑help trend, secular breathwork, or a spiritualized fitness class. It is not therapy and does not replace medical or mental‑health care. It is a biblically anchored way of responding to trauma’s effects with wisdom and tenderness, always pointing to Jesus.

Biblical Foundations

We take a conservative, theologically sound approach: practices are tethered to Scripture, framed by prayer, and never divorced from the local church or wise counsel.

Created and Embodied

Genesis 2:7 - “Then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature.”

Psalm 139:13–14 - “For you formed my inward parts;
you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are your works;
my soul knows it very well.”

Bodies as Temples

1 Corinthians 6:19–20 - “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.”

Christ's Gentle Yoke

Matthew 11:28–30 - “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

God of All Comfort

2 Corinthians 1:3–4 - “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.”

OFFERINGS

Workshops & Intensives

90‑minute church or retreat session: “Embodied Prayer & the God Who Comforts.”
Half‑day intensive: “From Tension to Trust: A Sacred Somatics Retreat.”

Small‑Group Series

4–6 week group integrating Scripture teaching with gentle somatic practices.

Ministry Sessions (Pastoral, Non‑Clinical)

One‑to‑one or small‑group guided practices with Scripture, lament, and prayer.

Note: Sacred Somatics is a ministry offering, not psychotherapy or medical treatment. We gladly collaborate with licensed providers when appropriate.

How Sacred Somatics Works

WHAT TO EXPECT

Safety & Consent: You choose your level of participation at every step.
Simplicity: Short practices (2–10 minutes) woven into teaching and prayer.
Scripture‑First: Every practice is framed by a passage and a clear theological purpose.
Accessibility: Chair‑friendly, mobility‑adaptive, sensory‑wise.
After‑care: Options to debrief, journal prompts, and a simple “next right step.”

SAMPLE PRACTICES

Breath‑Prayer: Inhale “The Lord is my shepherd”; exhale “I shall not want.” (Psalm 23:1)
Grounding: 5–4–3–2–1 with a verse of assurance (Isaiah 41:10).
Lament Liturgy: Name loss, receive comfort (2 Cor. 1:3–4), release into God’s hands.
Open‑Handed Posture: Physically practice surrender (1 Peter 5:7).
Blessing the Body: Speak truth over God’s workmanship (Psalm 139).

WHO IS IT FOR

Women who…

Carry symptoms of stress or trauma (hypervigilance, shutdown, shame).
Long for peace with food, body image, and self‑talk.
Are neurodivergent and need choice‑based, sensory‑aware rhythms.
Want a Christ‑centered alternative to secular somatics.

FAQ

Is Sacred Somatics biblical?
Yes. We root each practice in Scripture, center every session on Christ, and keep our methods under the authority of God’s Word.

Is this therapy?
No. It’s a ministry practice. We encourage partnering with licensed counselors and physicians as needed.

Is this the same as yoga or breathwork?
No. While we may use gentle, everyday movements and paced breathing, our content, purpose, language, and posture are explicitly Christian and theological, not syncretistic.

What if I have mobility limits or sensory sensitivities?
Everything is optional and adaptable. We offer seated, standing, and stillness‑based alternatives.

Can my church host a Sacred Somatics workshop?
Yes. We serve churches and women’s ministries.

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About the Creator

Jane Hanna is a Trauma‑Informed Holy Health Minister with Formed Through Fire Ministries, a biblical counselor, and creator of The Margins Method™ and Sacred Somatics™. She serves women living with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, MS, and trauma and CPTSD, helping them meet God in the margins of real life—with depth and compassion.

Ministry & Church Partners

Sacred Somatics™ is currently offered through Formed Through Fire Ministries under the Holy Health umbrella and through Margins Ministries.

Ministries & churches: Want to bring Sacred Somatics™ to your community or license the framework? Contact us for training and implementation options.