Goats and Grounding in Snohomish

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Somatics in Action

Somatic work is about bringing the mind back into the body, noticing sensations, tracking breath, and regulating the nervous system. With goats wandering among us, participants naturally tuned into their senses:

• The brush of coarse fur against their hand

• The sound of hooves tapping the soil

• The gentle weight of leaning against a goat while sitting in stillness

These sensory anchors are powerful tools for trauma release and nervous system regulation. They give the body signals of safety, connection, and presence.

The Benefits We Witnessed

By the end of our session, participants reported feeling calmer, lighter, and surprisingly grounded. Many noticed how simply sitting on their mats with a goat beside them slowed down racing thoughts. Others shared that the goats’ unfiltered authenticity, whether wandering where they pleased, demanding attention, or grazing quietly nearby, made it easier to drop their own guard.

The goats modeled what it looks like to exist without self-judgment. They reminded us that grounding does not have to be complicated. It can be as simple as breathing deeply, feeling the earth beneath us, and accepting ourselves in the present moment.

Why It Matters

In a world that often feels chaotic and overwhelming, practices like this are more than a novelty. They are necessary. Goats and Grounding offered a safe and playful space for nervous system reset, community connection, and embodied healing. It was not about performing yoga poses with animals. It was about remembering how to be in our bodies, on this earth, together.