Embodied Resilience
A 6-week mind-body therapeutic Skills group designed to support stress recovery, emotional regulation, and sustainable wellbeing.
In a world that demands more from us than our bodies and hearts were designed to bear, learning to care for the nervous system is essential.
You don’t need to carry it all alone.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or disconnected from your body…
If talk therapy has helped, but you still find yourself stuck in survival mode or shutdown…
This group is for you.
Through a blend of ancient wisdom and modern nervous system and brain science, you’ll learn body-based tools to reconnect to yourself, regulate your nervous system, and create steadiness from the inside out.
Sundays 4pm - 6pm
September 28th - November 2nd
Blackbird Mind + Body
6110 York Road | Baltimore, MD 21212
By the end of the program, you will:
Understand your unique stress responses and how to work with them
Have personalized practices to bring more calm and steadiness into daily life
Use body-based tools to improve sleep and recovery from stress
Feel more connected to your body, breath, and inner resources
Know how to align your routines with your body’s seasonal needs
Have a plan for continuing your practices beyond the program
Program Overview: The 6-Week Journey
Each 2-hour session includes:
Direct instruction and group discussion on the week’s theme
A guided, breath-centered movement and attention practice from yoga therapy
Time for reflection and integration
Week 1 – Mapping the Mind-Body Connection
Learn about different nervous system states and identify your unique stress and regulation patterns.
Week 2 – Creating Safety & Stability
Establish internal and external supports that help you return to balance more quickly.
Week 3 – Regulating the Nervous System
Practice breath, movement, and mindfulness tools for real-time regulation.
Week 4 – Releasing What’s Held
Explore yoga therapy and Ayurvedic techniques to soften physical tension and mental strain.
Week 5 – Meeting Emotions with Compassion
Develop skills to stay present with difficult emotions while maintaining nervous system steadiness.
Week 6 – Living Your Resilience
Integrate your tools into daily rhythms for long-term mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
What’s Included
6 targeted yoga therapy sessions (2 hrs each) rooted in neuroscience & Ayurveda
1:1 intake + closing sessions to personalize your experience
Breath, movement & meditation practices tailored for mental health
Supplemental educational materials for at-home integration
Seasonal Ayurvedic self-care tools, including organic herbal oils, and other Ayurvedic self care gifts
Herbal teas & nourishing Ayurvedic snacks at each session
Small group community for co-regulation, connection & support
Schedule & Investment
Program Begins: September 28th - November 2nd
Meets: Sunday for 6 consecutive weeks | 4pm - 6pm
Location: Blackbird Mind + Body
6110 York Rd Baltimore MD 21212
Cost: $450
Early Bird Price: $350 when you register before 9/15/25
Capacity: Capped at 8 participants to maintain an intimate, supportive group environment.
What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is a holistic system of medicine from India that teaches us to live in rhythm with nature — including the seasons, our bodies, and our internal cycles. It emphasizes the deep connection between mental health, digestion, sleep, and nervous system regulation.
In this group, you’ll experience simple, accessible Ayurvedic tools like:
Warm oil self-massage
Seasonal routines and rituals
Herbal teas and digestive support
Gentle lifestyle shifts to support emotional steadiness
No prior experience is needed — these practices are trauma-informed, grounding, and fully guided.
About your facilitator:
Maya Semans, C-IAYT, is a certified yoga therapist and Ayurvedic health counselor with over 3,000 hours of experience facilitating group work in clinical mental health settings, including Intensive Outpatient Programs. She has led somatic groups for trauma recovery, neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+ care, and perinatal mental health. Maya is also a former high school teacher and restorative justice facilitator with a deep commitment to community-rooted care and collective resilience.
Each participant begins with a 1:1 intake session to personalize the experience.
Space is limited to 8 participants. Early registration is encouraged.
Questions? Email Maya.semans2@gmail.com or complete the interest form and I will respond within 48 hours.
Come home to your body. Learn to listen inward. Build real resilience — in community, in rhythm, and in your own time.