Textures of Truth
Textures of Truth is an embodied pathway to self-discovery, inner alignment, and creative expansion.
Our eight-week, creative course is a nourishing sanctuary for soulful, creative, women who want to slow down, deepen their intuition, reconnect to pleasure, and nurture their inner child.
Textures of Truth, 2024 by Poonam Dhuffer
Does this sound familiar, m8?
You want to connect deeper to your intuition
You overthink your ideas, and keep them hidden
You’re yearning for more deeper, and wholesome connections with creative folk
You taste the world through colours, patterns and textures
You’re craving spaciousness to slow down, rest and replenish your cup.
You’re curious to explore creative ways to heal your inner child, and feeling drawn to come closer to the wisdom of The Divine Feminine within you
The Invitation
is this course for you?
We imagine this course is for soulful, heart-centred, creative women who are curious to explore the connection between creativity, spirituality, and healing.
You may gently land into one of these categories:
Multi-disciplinary creative beings: writers, jewellery designers, textile artists, illustrators, who are curious to connect deeper to their bodies, intuition and expand their imagination. To grow new bodies of work, to make-sense and discover rich meanings in their work.
World-weavers, dreamers, visionaries, activists, healers, therapists, and seekers, who want to deepen their practice, and build a more relational way of being, feeling and experiencing.
Curious, soulful, heart-centred, women who want to be guided by their feminine intuition, heart energy and body wisdom rather than being stuck by their minds.
In our journey, together:
You will slow down to unravel the knots of self-doubt, deepen your intuition, taste the abundance of inspiration, and nourish your inner child.
Each week will consist of slow, somatic practices, meditation, journaling, dreaming, movement, discussion, and collective sharing.
Imagine travelling with treasures of:
Textures of Truth, 2024 by Poonam Dhuffer
Your Textures of Truth: build an embodied practice of discernment by having direct somatic experiences where you will sense and feel into your body, instead of thinking about your feelings.
An embodied creative practice: re-awaken your imagination and dive deep through your mind-body connection.
An abundance of inspiration: stretching your imagination by experiencing your inner landscapes through your mind-body
Authenticity & self-confidence: discover radical ways of loving yourself and building a deeper connection to your creativity
Courage and resilience: lean into the unknown and harness the power that lays in failure.
Softness & strength: focus on the aliveness of what emerges instead of judging, comparing or crushing them.
Deeper sense of self: discover what truly brings you joy and your felt-sense of aliveness.
Slow spaciousness: release urgency and cultivate slower rhythms in your life
Spiritual practices to support your healing process: uncover the power of building a sacred altar, prayer and silence.
Community and Connection: nurture relationships with like-minded individuals who are on a similar journey of self-discovery and creative self-expression.
How we will create this transformation together :
The soil of this course is rooted in slow, bottom up processing and experience first. The classes will be woven with feeling, making, free-writing, drawing, silence, contemplation, prayer, movement, reflection, meditation, and collective sharing.
We allow things to gently land, unravel, emerge and unfold open to take up space. We release the notions of urgency, goals, and perfectionism. We allow ourselves to be an evolution in progress.
Our intention is to trust the flow and be present in the process, not to strive on creating a "perfect" outcome.
During our eight weeks together, we will explore the course curriculum below.
Course curriculum
✨ (3rd April) : Opening ceremony + Orientation
We will gently arrive into the space, and co-create our group intention for the container together. You will be invited to share more about yourself, your intentions for journeying with us.
✨(8th April) : Slow Pleasures
How can we make space for slow pleasures? What do we notice? What is in this space, here?
You will explore the sensations of slow, wholesome and soft pleasures as we connect to our moment to moment experience. Our bodies will be a map of inspiration for us, as you create spaciousness to journey through the constellations of sensations. You will gently be slowing down, noticing glimmers around us, and building a gathering practice.
✨(15th April) : Unravelling the Spiral
What is the shape of self-doubt? What does our overthinking stop us from creating? What lays on the edges of unknown?
You will be unravelling the knots of self-doubt, unpicking the voices of your inner critic and blocked emotions that hold you back from connecting with your creative flow. Through playful interventions, we’ll explore our internal unknown universes and unravel the spirals of erosion. You will make space to soften the hard edges, and learn from the wisdom of your body-mind connection.
✨(22nd April) : Mystical Movement
How does sound, movement and gesture shape our creativity? What do we discover in the layers of movement? What vibrations support our process? How do you leave space for emergence?
By opening our bodies to spontaneity and playful flow, you will explore the rhythms of intuitive movement, expressive mark making and moving blocked energy. Freeing the flow in your body. You will reconnect to the intuitively explore the shapes of scarcity, abundance, joy, pleasure and freedom. You will learn and discover global sounds and explore the connection of our bodies with tender, loving gazes.
✨(29th April) : Failure as a Doorway
What is the texture of failure? What wisdom does failure hold for us? What waits for our arrival through the doorway? What is unknown inside?
Failure is a source of inspiration and vital part of the making process. You will re-imagine new ways of reconnecting to failure. You will explore spontaneous play, celebrate cycles of order and chaos, allowing yourself to fully express what has been hiding inside - leaving logical sense at the door.
✨(6th May) : Tapestries of Time
What stories are stitched in our hearts? What memories weave in our bodies? How do we orientate ourselves in time? What songs have imprinted into you? As you breathe in that time, what sensations do you notice? How can we explore our bodies as a treasure chest of inspiration?
You will explore woven memories of time, gathering inspiration from past, present and future. You will travel through time collecting textures that have nourished your soul, soothed your heart and anchored you. By reflecting on these cherished experiences, you will weave a reflection of time.
✨(13th May) : Sacred Altar of Love
How do we connect to love as a daily practice? Where do we find courage and faith, when all feels lost? What rituals of rest will you cultivate going forward? How would it be to yield and rest, here? What gold have you collected along your journey?
As we close our time together, you will explore the power of the potency of prayer, restorative daily rituals, and gather our Textures of Truth to lay and rest in the richness. You will discover how to offer your creative practice as a prayer to the Divine/ Nature/ God. You will learn how to grow your sacred altar of love and trust the process unfolding. You will leave with a renewed connection and deeper sense of life - ready to receive the vibrancy and potency of freedom in your soma.
✨( 20th May) : Closing Ceremony
You will be invited to share your dreams, aspirations, and lay them on our co-created sacred altar of love. We will close our ceremony with reflections, gratitude, and welcome in the vibrancy of expansion. You will be invited to share any creations that have emerged through the process, and be witnessed in celebration.
Meet your texture archaeologist guide, Poonam
Sat Sri Akaal Ji, Hello m8! Poonam here! I am a somatic coach, mixed-media- artist, creative facilitator, texture archaeologist and human in progress. Think of me as your fellow traveller and personal chef, rustling up a nourishing and vibrant feast for your senses.
I know what it feels like to overthink ideas, the hold shame has on our creativity and feeling anxious and disconnected in my body.
I also know the power of building a creative practice has given me courage to stand in my truth, say no without feeling guilty, and take up the space I deserve.
My artistic practice explores threads of textures of home/constellations of time and connections/ roots of belonging / layers of longing / discovery of sacred dimensions / slow sanctuary / collective consciousness.
What curious folk are saying:
“Our work felt radical and healing. I'm feeling more confident in my practice and have learnt (and re-discovered) so much about myself as an artist and woman. The session felt powerful as it helped to reflect on my processes and methodologies with someone who genuinely understands how important they are for me.”
— Artist
“Our members felt entirely supported by Poonam through the session, and this was a rare occasion for creative-led wellbeing and encouragement which did not focus on 'the grind'. A rare and much needed space for reflection, encouragement and realising that you are indeed on the right journey.”
— Senior Project Manager, Metal Arts
“Poonam is a beam of light. She holds a safe, beautiful, cocoon to connect with yourself, let go and explore what's coming up for you in a place with no judgment and process how you're feeling. Somatic coaching has resonated with me on a deeper level, more than any other coaching/ therapy ever has. I am so grateful for the space you created for me to heal, to come back to myself, and to become the more authentic version of myself that I've always been. I didn’t know it was possible to connect with myself in a deep way.”
- Jewellery designer + curator
“Poonam offers radical facilitation to help you find the right answers and ask the right questions. She truly cares, and is commitment to see you develop. It felt radical and both healing working with you, thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Life feels less heavy. I'm definitely feeling more confident in my practice and have learnt (and re-discovered) so much about myself as an artist and woman. I'm also enjoying being more connected with my inner child. I'm now making conscious efforts to further nurture her and it's the best thing that could ever happen!”
- Zine Artist + Facilitator
“Poonam’s sun-like energy supported me through the process. Her capacity to hold what is and value it and see it for its richness is healing to experience in itself. I felt a deep sense of being seen and validated in my existence. Being seen as a poet and an artist without needing to justify anything, too.”
— Poet & artist
“Poonam was absolutely flawless in every way. She held the space with innate charm and gravitas, and created a space which allowed people to share openly and vulnerably.”
— Account Director, Saatchi & Saatchi
“Working with Poonam was like receiving the warmth and wisdom of women, family, intergenerational beliefs and ideas. A deeply nurturing experience. Poonam’s suggestions for reconnecting with my creative practice involved deep exploration and play in my studio.
The methods were a completely new way of working. Themes and ideas emerged, she made me see the many strands to my creativity that I hadn't been aware of before and encouraged me breathe life into them.
Poonam has an innate awareness, sensing the energy shifts and anticipating my needs at any moment. She helped me connected with what I was feeling and what I needed.
I felt so safe, heard and understood. The safety that I felt with you meant I could be truly open with you. ”
- Fine Jewellery Artist
“The depth of your space-holding and our unique connection meant I could truly sink in. I feel true understanding from you and more of me reveals itself. I loved myself more - my feet feel more planted on the ground. I stopped online dating as it just became so so clear to me that its just not it for me. I'm gliding through life differently - there's even more softness, even more depth and a knowing that this is just the beginning.
There is an other worldly quality to your world and your work that is so palpable. it's very special to be in close proximity to you - its a blessing. I'm just so incredibly grateful.”
- Feminine Embodied Coach + Healer
What you will gather along your journey
Our embodied, group experience offers:
Weekly Curriculum: You will be guided through Poonam’s methodology inspired by somatic healing, integrative art therapy, Dharmic wisdom, systems change; over 18 sessions, over a six week period via Zoom and Telegram.
Embodied learning and sharing: We learn by listening, we heal by feeling and sharing. Poonam will share somatic wisdoms and practices to enrich your creativity and life.
Inspiration: Poonam will be sharing writing prompts, embodied rituals, creative exercises, guided meditations, books, and playlists to keep your creative juices energised and nourished. You will be invited to share your resources to grow our sanctuary.
A slow, sacred, and nourishing space to express: You will have access to a community platform called Telegram, where you will be able to chat, ask questions, share ideas, and celebrate your process.
Supportive community: You will be supported in a slow, safe space; surrounded by open, kind, curious and non-judgemental folks. One of the benefits of this course is being witnessed in a group, receiving feedback, resources, and sharing your process in the workshops, and offline through a Telegram group.
Connection with Poonam: You may notice certain themes arising during the experience, and may need extra 1-1 support from Poonam, which you can book with her directly.
Session & Course Details
Duration:
18 live sessions over an eight-week period.
Important Dates:
Opening ceremony + orientation: 3rd April, 2025 (6:30pm-8:00pm)
Closing Ceremony: 20th May, 2025 ( 6:30pm-8:00pm)
Tuesday evenings ( experience & exploration):
8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th April and 6th, 13th, May
Thursday evenings: (calibration: somatic + energetic practice)
10th, 17th, 24th April, and 1st, 8th, 15th May,
Friday lunchtimes ( for personalised support + reflections)
11th, 18th, 25th April, and 2nd, 9th, 16th May
Days and times:
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30pm - 8:00pm GMT
Fridays: 12:00pm - 1:00pm GMT
Each weekly call will take place on Zoom.
Group size: Only 10 spaces available for this programme.
Cost: £950 *SUPER EARLY BIRD PRICING* only open until 23rd February 2025.
Virtual space: hosted on Zoom, sessions will be recorded and uploaded onto Circle platform. You will be invited to access Telegram, 7 days before the orientation session.
Slow space: This is deep transformative work. We need slow pacing, regular practice, and commitment. Integration requires slowness and spaciousness.
Participation: As this experience is interactive, I encourage you to join live, so we can co-create a magical field together. I invite you to share your voice, your heart, your heart, and receive the love and support of being witnessed in your process in a nurturing space.
Journey with me
SUPER EARLY BIRD PRICE: only open until 23rd February 2025.
Pay in full or payment plans are available.
£950
Space and Participation Guidelines
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Respect time: allow yourself enough time to join our sessions promptly. Late arrivals disrupt the flow of the session and space. I will not accept late joiners 10 minutes after the session has begun.
Show up live: for the group experience, I encourage to show up live for all the sessions.
Cameras on: one of the key aspects of facilitating an embodied space is that I need to see your faces and body languages to sense the space and attune to the somatic information that comes from body language. I kindly ask you to keep your cameras on, you are welcome to switch off for a short time, for instance if you need to pop to the loo, make a cuppa, grab a snack.
Share your reflections either just with me or the group for your integration process.
I will gratefully appreciate a testimonial two-weeks after our journey ( this can be written or recorded, both are most welcome.)
More house rules will be shared with during the orientation.
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Creative tools: crayons, coloured pencils, paints, scissors, paper etc
Comfort and support: a photograph of a loved one or soothing object
Reflection tools: a journal and pen
Space : to lay down and move freely
Softness: blankets, cushions and wear something comfortable
Fragrance: candles and incense
Hydration and snacks: water, tea, coffee, snacks
Privacy: to speak openly, share and listen
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Turn up as you are. All of you is welcome as you are.
Allow your eyes to rest by looking away from the screen - you don’t need to show attention by looking at the screen.
Trust your pacing and feel into your capacity. You do not have to engage in any movements or reflections, you are welcome to sit and soften in silence.
Music and movement will be present in our spaces.
Connecting to our bodies and breath can sometimes surface feelings, and emotions. You may realise this type of grounding isn’t supportive for your needs. Please listen to what you need and pay attention to what feels good and safe in your body.
Letting go of fixing and striving for perfection: Imagine that nobody in the room needs fixing, including yourself.
Kindness: Be kind to yourself, others, and our spaces.
Honour the sacred: Some sensations, experiences and feelings can’t be spoken or shared. Savour those precious moments and let them rest within you.
Slow down: Attune to what is happening within you, breathe and pause. Feel the vibe of the space, sensations within your body, the rhythm of your breath
Self-focus: Share your own thoughts, feelings, observations, and experiences. Don’t speak for others or assume the experience of others.
Easy does it: Try not to pack too much into the rest of your evening. Allow spaciousness as the evening unwinds.
We do not tolerate any BS behaviour. We have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination, period. We welcome all bodies of culture and respect the diverse lived experience, nuances, and backgrounds of our community. There is no space for "-ists", "-isms", or "-phobias." We reserve the right to remove anyone from our space if they are causing harm in the space.
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I, Poonam, will lead these workshops as a somatic coach, artist and creative facilitator.
It does not offer continuous 1-2-1 support, address trauma or mental health challenges.
I am a qualified somatic coach, a multidisciplinary artist and creative facilitator, with a deep interest in texture constellations, ceremony, ritual, prayer and the cycles of nature.
I will bring somatic facilitation to the workshop to enable you to explore meaning in what you create. My intention is to create a cosy cocoon and nourishing atmosphere and hope to provoke thought and a richer space for you to gain a new or deeper understanding of your inner world. You may share as much or as little as you like.
Our work is always an invitation. While we will be engaging in somatic practices, meditation and creative practice, this programme does not prevent, cure, or treat any mental health challenges or trauma.
Our programme will not be group therapy, and is not to be replaced for any therapeutic support you may already be receiving. You may, however, find it therapeutic.
Closed captioning will be available. If there are any access needs you'd like us to consider for future sessions let me know.
If you need any additional support, have any questions or thoughts, please email me, Poonam on poonam@ysm8.co.uk
FAQs
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There are only 10 spaces available. My intention is to hold an intimate and nourishing space.
If you feel the vibes to be here, with me. Trust your knowing, trust the vibes of the whole, and trust your growth.
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Yes, the magical unravels when we all come together. Bell Hooks reminds us that “rarely, if ever, does healing happen in isolation. Healing is an act of communion.”
It’s vital for the group experience we are all holding the space as a collective.
When you can’t make it live, it effects the vibration of the group experience.
If for any reason you are unable to join a session, please let me know before-hand - of course life is happening and things come unexpectedly.
Please do create the space in your diaries to ensure you are on time.
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Yes, mate! This is for you. We are all creative beings, the only difference between someone who identifies as an artist vs someone who doesn’t are limiting beliefs, and conscious practices.
Being an artist means you are connected to the Shakti, are nourishing the flow, and are longing to expand and evolve.
You don’t need to be working on any creative projects. You don’t need to be a seasoned writer, painter or maker.
You simply need to be open-hearted and curious to see what emerges. My intention as a facilitator is to support you to find abundance and joy in the creative process.
This programme is designed to help shift you from thinking and creating from scarcity, to feeling and experiencing abundance. Through integrating the embodied practices, you will be inspired, supported and resourced to create in your own rhythm.
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Yes, there are payment plans available via Stripe.
The preferred payment method is Stripe, however if you’re having difficulties, I also offer the option of a bank transfer or Paypal.
Please feel free to contact me at poonam@ysm8.co.uk if you have any questions about the payment methods or programme.
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£950 super early bird is open until 23rd February 2025.
Payment plans are available.
Once you fill in the form, I will come back to you!
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One of the key aspects of facilitating an embodied space is that I need to see your faces and body languages to sense the space and attune to the somatic information that comes from body language.
I kindly ask you to keep your cameras on, you are welcome to switch off for a short time, for instance if you need to pop to the loo, make a cuppa, grab a snack, organise your space etc.
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Yes! Absolutely. I honour your courage and calling to journey with me! I encourage you to come with an open heart, mind and spirit.
If you’e feeling anxious, please feel free to reach out and we can make space for a short call. Email me, Poonam on poonam@ysm8.co.uk
I look forward to chatting with you!
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Feel free to email me at poonam@ysm8.co.uk, and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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Due to the nature of this course. I don’t offer refunds, unless in exceptional circumstances.
I am available to have a chat beforehand to answer any questions or thoughts before you sign up.
You can email me directly on, poonam@ysm8.co.uk and I will get back to you within 48 hours.
Please only sign up if you are ready and commitment to join us on this journey.
