Many people are carrying more tension than they realize.
Moving through the day, staying on, staying responsive, often without a clear way to settle.
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As the pace of the season shifts and more time is spent outside and around others, having a way to regulate in real time becomes more important.
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This session creates space to slow down, reconnect to your body, and be in a shared environment without needing to engage or perform.
An Immersive, In-Person Somatic Session
About Shared Ground
This session centers on connection through shared space.
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As we move out of winter and into a more active season, there is a natural shift toward being outside, being around others, and re-engaging with the world.
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With everything going on, being in a steady, guided space with other people can be supportive in a direct, practical way.
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You’ll move through the same structure as the group while staying connected to your own pace and experience.
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There is no pressure to interact. The value comes from being in the space together.
Why This Helps
This session is designed to support you if you’ve been:
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feeling tense, on edge, or unable to fully relax
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spending most of your time in your head rather than your body
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navigating stress without a clear way to settle
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wanting connection, but not the pressure of interaction
The structure gives your system a way to slow down and reorganize, while the shared environment allows you to feel supported without needing to do anything.
Insurance accepted. You are responsible for any copay. Coverage not guaranteed.
What to Expect
A guided session using sound, breath, and gentle movement within a clear, steady structure
A shared, in-person environment with collective rhythm and pacing
Full autonomy to participate at your own level, with no expectation to share or perform
In-Person Experience
Held outdoors at Inwood Hill Park.
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You’ll move through the session alongside a small group, following the same guidance while staying oriented to your own experience.
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The shared setting allows for immersion without requiring interaction.
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You can slow down, pause, or adjust at any point.
Lotus Theory staff will be onsite to greet you and help you get settled.
Insurance accepted. You are responsible for any copay. Coverage not guaranteed.
What to Bring
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Yoga mat or blanket
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Water
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Comfortable clothing
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Layers as needed
Getting There
​Inwood Hill Park
218th Street and Indian Road Entrance
Public Transportation
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1 Train → 215th Street
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Walk north to 218th Street
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Turn left and continue to the end of the street
A Train → 207th Street
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Head west to Seaman Avenue
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Walk north into the park
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Keep the baseball field to your right
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Walk toward the water
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The Nature Center is the building on the water
By Car
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From West Side Highway
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Exit at Dyckman Street
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Merge onto Broadway heading north
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Turn left on 218th Street
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Continue to the end of the street (park entrance)
From FDR / East River Drive
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Continue north to Dyckman Street (end of highway)
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Bear left, then head west to Broadway
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Turn right on Broadway
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Turn left on 218th Street
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Continue to the park entrance
Parking
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Street parking is available but can be difficult to find
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Free parking may be available on:
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Seaman Ave
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Payson Ave
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Indian Rd
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218th Street
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Sunday parking is generally free
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Check alternate side parking signs
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Paid Garage:
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Edison Park Fast - 270 Dyckman St (approximately 0.4 miles from the park)​
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Plan ahead and allow extra time to park and walk.
Arrival
Look for Lotus Theory signage when you enter the park. Staff will be onsite to help direct you.
Insurance
We accept insurance.
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You are responsible for any applicable copay, and payment is expected at the time of the session.
Coverage and copay amounts are not guaranteed and depend on your plan.
