Our Vision.
Reclaim Belonging. Connect with Country. Embody Sovereignty. Embrace Community.
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 At The Somatic Sovereignty Collective, we envision a future where the threads of belonging are rewoven:
- where Aboriginal women, children and non-indigenous allies stand in the full dignity of embodied sovereignty.
- Where healing and wellbeing is rooted in connection to body, earth, culture and kin.
- Where we walk with the earth, not upon it.
- Where ritual literacy, initiation and ancestral reconnection once again guide the way we grow, heal and belong.
We dream of communities rooted in reciprocity and reverence, where healing is not an individual pursuit but a collective ceremony — a remembering of our place within the dynamic web of life.
Our vision is to restore unity in the places colonisation has divided us: between human and nature, past and present, body and land, self and community, seen and unseen.
Through somatic, symbolic and ecological practices, we are cultivating a movement of soul-expression — one that honours the wisdom of Country, the guidance of ancestors, the wild intelligence of the body and the power of the collective.
We walk together toward a future grounded in truth, tenderness and sovereignty — a future where all beings can belong.
About Us“Our nervous system is not limited to our bodies. The nervous system is forests and rivers and mountains, and the past, and what is yet to come.”
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BAYO AKOMOLATE, YORUBA PHILOSOPHER & AUTHOR
Our Mission.
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At The Somatic Sovereignty Collective, our mission is to restore belonging through Country, body and indigenous healing practices.
We offer spaces — both in-person and online — where Aboriginal women and children, and their non-Indigenous allies, can gather in safety, ceremony and truth.
Through somatic practice, symbolic thinking, creative expression, movement and nature-based healing, we reconnect people to their innate wisdom and to the living world that holds them.
Our work bridges ancient and contemporary ways of knowing. We draw on Indigenous, somatic and eco-psychological traditions to nurture wellbeing, repair the impacts of colonisation and cultivate collective resilience. We are committed to:
- Reweaving connection to body, land, ancestry and community.
- Offering culturally-grounded and trauma-informed programs for individuals and professionals.
- Reviving ritual literacy, initiation and ancestral reconnection as pathways to wholeness.
- Building bridges between First Nations and non-Indigenous peoples through shared healing and embodied respect.
Through every offering — whether circle, webinar, workshop or training — we walk in service to remembrance:
of body as earth,
of earth as kin,
of healing as a sacred act of unity.
Wunya! (Hello)
I'm Monique Pangari, Trauma Psychotherapist & Director of The Somatic Sovereignty Collective.
The Values that Guide our Collective Movement...
Reverence
We walk with respect for all living things — human and more-than-human. Every stone, tree, story and body is sacred. Reverence reminds us to move slowly, to listen deeply and to meet life as ceremony.
Reciprocity
Healing is never one-way. What we receive, we give back — to the land, to our communities, to the unseen world that sustains us. Reciprocity restores balance, reminding us that wellbeing is relational.
Sovereignty
We honour each person’s right to their own body, story and truth. Sovereignty is not separation — it is the grounded knowing of self that allows for genuine intimacy and collective belonging.
Kinship
We belong to a vast web of life — ancestors, land, elements and one another. Kinship is both a remembering and a responsibility. It calls us to tend our relationships with humility, care and curiosity.
Listening
We listen through all our senses — to our bodies, to Country, to each other, to ancestors. Deep listening is how we hear what wants to be healed.
Regeneration
Healing is part of the planet’s regeneration. When we restore connection in ourselves, we help restore it in the world. Regeneration is an act of devotion — tending the roots that will nourish the generations to come.
An Invitation
We invite you to walk with us — to remember your body as part of Country, your breath as part of spirit, your healing as part of the whole.
Together, we reweave the thread of belonging — through somatic practice, cultural remembrance and the sacred conversation between earth, mind, body and the collective.
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Trauma Counselling
Trauma counselling offers a gentle, body-based approach to healing for women and children, supporting the restoration of safety, connection and belonging. Together, we use somatic and creative methods to process trauma and nurture emotional wellbeing.
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Women's Circles + Workshops
Our Women’s Circles and Workshops offer a sacred space to reconnect with your body, intuition and inner wisdom through somatic, creative and nature-based practices. These gatherings invite community, reflection and renewal in the company of other women.
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Training for Professionals
Training for professionals offers experiential education in somatic, expressive and trauma-informed approaches. These programs support practitioners to deepen embodied presence, therapeutic skill and cultural sensitivity in their work.
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"Monique is marvelous, present, safe, groovy, caring, joyful, open and full of wisdom. It wouldn't surprise me if I stumbled across her walking in a magical forest in a little cabin, fire place warm and door open to share her wisdom."
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Jane
"Thank you Monique! You have such a beautiful, embodied resonance that held me with such softness and safety. I love what you offer, how you offer it and what you bring to the therapy world. It has changed and transformed my practice. Your inspiration for learning inspires me to keep learning and growing.
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Acknowledgement of Country
We respectfully acknowledge the Gubbi Gubbi people as the original custodians of the stolen land on which we live and work, and we honour their enduring connection to country. We extend our gratitude to all peoples worldwide who maintain respectful, humble and wise relationships with the earth and each other. We acknowledge that Sovereignty was never ceded and that colonisation continues to impact our First Nations people today. We support decolonisation through truth telling and treaty. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal Land.
We Celebrate Diversity!
At The Somatic Sovereignty Collective, we create a welcoming space where every body feels seen, respected and valued. Diversity enriches our shared journey of healing and growth.
While our focus is on womxn (and children), we use this term inclusively to honour all who identify as female or non-binary, including transgender womxn, sistergirls and those outside traditional gender norms. Our intention is to respect and uplift the full spectrum of identities with care and equity.
