Firefly Somatics™ Somatic Workshops
Step into the Firefly Somatics™ Vagus Nerve Mastery Somatic Workshop, a deeply immersive experience designed to awaken your nervous system, support somatic healing, and cultivate unity consciousness. Grounded in the science of neuroplasticity and the practice of The Firefly Method®, this workshop offers a safe, intimate container for transformation, connection, and self-mastery.
Having been successfully hosted in both Dublin, Ireland and Vancouver, Canada, these workshops consistently receive heartfelt feedback from attendees who experience profound shifts in embodiment, connection, and well-being.
The Power of Healing in Community
Embodied healing — the process of decoding and deconstructing the Shadow Dysregulated Self — can feel isolating. Many on this path encounter moments reminiscent of the Dark Night of the Soul. While solitude is an important part of coming home to your authentic self, the Firefly Somatics™ workshop reminds you that you are not alone.
In our small-group settings, you are supported in a shared space of co-regulation and collective healing. As each person works through their own embodied wounds, they are simultaneously participating in a field of oneness and communion with the group. What feels individual is, in truth, a shared energetic experience — a living demonstration that separation is an illusion and connection is our natural state.
The power of collective healing is profound. Hearing others’ stories, witnessing vulnerability, and recognising resonance fosters a sense of belonging and support — a vital step in reconnecting with yourself and others. Trauma disconnects us from life, from ourselves, and from others. Through co-regulation in a safe, intentional environment, the nervous system can shift from protective withdrawal to engagement, restoring connection and trust.
The Science of Co-Regulation and Social Engagement
When activated, the vagus nerve supports your Social Engagement System, a vital component of the nervous system. It regulates states that enable interpersonal accessibility, maintain physiological balance, and support overall health. Neurobiology shows that we are built for connection, not disconnection.
Positive social interactions stimulate the ventral vagal complex, enhancing feelings of safety, contentment, and connection. This bidirectional pathway between physiological regulation and social engagement highlights the importance of nurturing healthy social relationships. Social interconnectedness is a fundamental biological imperative. Connection and reciprocal prosocial interactions are essential for human survival, encoded into our very genes. Consider a newborn entering the world: its survival relies entirely on the resources and responsiveness of the caregiver. This includes a felt sense of connection, reciprocal interaction, love, touch, and the secure containment of being held — a cocoon of safety.
When we feel safe and connected, the nervous system can support cooperative behaviour, creativity, learning, and emotional well-being. Reducing psycho-physiological distance is crucial in cultivating this sense of connectedness.
In our workshops, we guide participants through group activation, helping each individual demobilise states of stress so that their Social Engagement System can effectively “switch on.” Time and again, we witness this transformation: attendees who arrive feeling rigid, anxious, or shy gradually open up, connecting deeply with one another. Facial expressions soften, posture relaxes, and by the end of the session, the room is often filled with smiles, hugs, and palpable heart-centred energy. The shift is both visible and deeply felt.
What to Expect in a Firefly Somatics™ Workshop
Each workshop is carefully designed as a 2 hour immersive experience, consisting of:
- Introduction & Sharing Circle – Grounding, introductions, and outlining the session’s flow.
- Embodied Work – Incorporating myofascial release, neuromuscular manoeuvres, dynamic stretching, lymph drainage massage, and other The Firefly Method® techniques tailored to individual needs.
- Group Integration & Sharing – Closing circle to integrate the experience, reflect, and connect.
With a maximum of 6 to 7 participants per session, the workshop balances small-group dynamics with individualised attention. Each participant receives one-on-one care, guided intuitively by the facilitator, ensuring physical and emotional support throughout the session.
This is not merely a workshop — it is a Self-Mastery Experience designed to awaken your nervous system, foster co-regulation, and support profound embodied transformation.
Please be sure to read what The Firefly Method® entails, as you will be brought through various elements of the process in session.
What Does An Experience Include?
Every participant receives a comprehensive somatic package designed to support your healing journey before, during, and after the workshop. This package ensures that your workshop experience is not only immersive but also supported throughout your ongoing journey of nervous system regulation, embodiment, and self-mastery.
Your experience will include:
- Pre-Workshop Care – Pre-screening & health assessment; Guidance to prepare your nervous system and mind, which also includes pre-assessment.
- Full Workshop Engagement – Small group container, 2 hour in-person experience, personalised manual bodywork, and somatic exercises.
- Introduction to The Firefly Method® – Targeted sonmatic interventions to release tension, activate the vagus nerve, and restore nervous system balance.
- Post-Workshop Support – Integration guidance and follow-up care to sustain transformation; 72 hour check in; 4-8-12 week personal check in on the Firefly Telegram Messenger Channel, where you can send text messages, voice notes, videos and images updating us on your progress.
- Community Support – Access to our Private Facebook Group Community where you can walk the path alongside other Firefly clients who are also on a somatic healing journey with us, including attendees of the workshop you enrol on.
Every aspect of the workshop is designed with co-regulation, embodied healing, and connection at its core, ensuring you leave feeling supported, energised, and deeply connected — to yourself and others.
Nervous System Aftercare: Vagus Nerve Mastery
As part of your workshop experience, you will receive access to our Nervous System Aftercare Pack, designed to support your ongoing nervous system healing and somatic regulation from home. This transformative package includes:
- The Vagus Nerve Mastery Protocol – Created by Firefly Somatics™ founder Danielle Hayes, this neuroplasticity programme guides you through vagal activation, somatic clearing, and nervous system regulation. It includes guided practical exercises, theory, videos, and reading material, allowing you to self-activate at home as part of your 12-week somatic healing and regulation journey.
- Video Tutorials – Step-by-step guidance for each vagal activation exercise in the protocol, helping you integrate the techniques safely and effectively.
- Educational Modules – Additional resources created by Danielle, including Trauma, Neuroscience and Psychophysiology, A Beginner’s Guide to Polyvagal Theory, and Upholding Good Energetic Hygiene.
- Downloadable Books – Recommended readings such as The Body Keeps the Score, Rewire Your Brain, and Accessing the Healing Powers of the Vagus Nerve, providing deeper insight into somatic healing and nervous system regulation.
- Lifetime Online Access – The entire aftercare pack is hosted on the Firefly Somatics™ online drive, accessible on your phone or any device, so you can revisit and continue your healing at any time.
This comprehensive aftercare ensures the workshop experience extends well beyond the session itself, empowering your continued growth, nervous system regulation, and embodied transformation.
A Glimpse Into the Healing Space
Step into the serene and supportive environment where your Firefly Somatics™ journey unfolds. These images showcase the intimate, welcoming spaces where our workshops take place — a carefully curated blend of River Holistic Centre in Raheny, Dublin Ireland, and Mandala Studio in DT Vancouver Canada. Each location is designed to cultivate safety, connection, and embodied presence, allowing you to fully immerse in your nervous system regulation and somatic healing experience.
Hear From Our Workshop Participants
Discover the transformative experiences of those who have attended Firefly Somatics™ Vagus Nerve Mastery Workshops in Dublin and Vancouver. From heartfelt written reflections to inspiring video testimonials, these stories offer insight into the profound impact of our small-group, embodied sessions. Participants share how the workshops have supported nervous system regulation, deepened connection, and fostered personal growth — providing a window into the unique healing and self-mastery that awaits you.
Want to explore more stories? You can find a full collection of Firefly Somatics™ client testimonials on our Stories of Transformation page. These voices reflect the depth of healing, nervous system regulation, and breakthroughs clients experience across all of our offerings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Many clients wonder about things like possible side effects, how this work supports healing, or whether it can be done while on medication or during pregnancy. To make things simple, we’ve put together a comprehensive FAQ page where you’ll find answers to these and other common questions.
Investment in Your Healing Journey
The Firefly Somatics™ Vagus Nerve Mastery Workshop is a small-group, highly personalised experience designed to support profound nervous system regulation, embodied healing, and self-mastery. Your investment in this transformative session is €350, which includes pre-assessment, 2 hour workshop, the comprehensive somatic package, post-workshop support, and access to our community.
Begin Your Journey
Experience Deep Transformation Through Somatic Healing, Nervous System Regulation, and Collective Connection. Join Us for a transformative Firefly Somatics™ Vagus Nerve Mastery Somatic Workshop and experience the profound power of nervous system healing, somatic mastery, and collective connection. Spaces are limited to ensure individual attention.
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