Gaia Consulting

Lerna Hayes

Somatic Practitioner

Biography

Lerna abstract portrait

Lerna Hayes is a somatic practitioner and educator whose passion lies in helping individuals reconnect with their bodies and the Earth. Drawing from practices such as Nonviolent Communication (NVC), mindfulness, and eco-therapy, she guides groups and communities toward deeper awareness, compassion, and resilience.

Through workshops, retreats, and one-on-one sessions, Lerna teaches how embodied awareness can enhance ecological literacy and foster collective healing. Her approach weaves together science, ancestral knowledge, and somatic practice to inspire holistic living.

Key Projects

Body Earth Dialogues

A series of facilitated circles and movement sessions that explore how listening to bodily sensations can inform ecological awareness and action.

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Somatic Ecology Curriculum

An educational program integrating somatics, ecology, and compassionate communication to cultivate embodied empathy and ecological stewardship.

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Selected Writings

Media

Audio Meditation

A guided somatic meditation with Lerna to cultivate embodied presence and Earth connection.

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