05/12/2025
I never set out to ābecomeā someone who holds space.
For most of my life, I didnāt even know there was a name for what I was doing, and I didnāt see anything special about it. In fact I brushed it off.
Looking back, I can see how the qualities of holding spaceā¦ being present, listening deeply, creating connection, showing empathy and being sensitive to othersā¦ have always come naturally to me.
When I started teaching yoga, my focus was on creating safe, non-judgmental spaces, helping people feel comfortable enough to be themselves, and to move in a way that felt good - rather than being pushed into poses or giving strong adjustments.
Years later, when I trained as a life coach, something clicked. I finally understood why people trusted me and what I was able to offer them. Life coaching also gave me the structure, tools, and boundaries to trust myself and become more purposeful and effective in helping and empowering others. It grew my confidence in all areas of my life.
But it wasnāt until my shamanic training that the final piece fell into place. For the first time, I heard myself say the words out loud: āI thinkā¦ Iāve been holding space for most of my life.ā Not because someone taught me. Not because I earned certificates. But because it was who I already was. And it was then I gave myself permission to claim this as a skill.
Thatās why I feel called to offer this training course. Itās coming from lived experience, lived learning, lived humanity. Because I know there are others like meā¦ people who have been holding space quietly, invisibly, instinctivelyā¦ people who are already good at it but donāt know how to trust it, name it, or step into it fully.
If this resonates with you, Iād love to walk this path alongside you during the course. DM for more information š¹
Link in bio or here: https://annemariesouthcombe.com/the-art-of-holding-space/
Thanks for the photos, Despite my resistance, you were rightā¦ theyāre great to have! ššš»šš»šš»š„°š„°š„°ā¤ļøš¹
