Why Feel? Healing Our Lineages and Transforming Our Communities is a self-guided workshop that invites participants on a transformative journey of reconnection and healing—both in yourself and in with the ecosystems around you. This workshop calls on those who are ready to deepen into personal and collective transformation, creating lasting change in the relationships we nurture, the spaces we inhabit, and the institutions that shape our world. It is an opportunity to become a Transformational Character—someone who actively engages in healing their own life and lineage, especially amid pressurized conditions and unprecedented challenges.

Spanning 17 lessons in three modules, this workshop is thoughtfully guided by our powerful team of methodology teachers – Prentis Hemphill, Alta Starr, Kasha Ho and Óscar Trujillo. You’ll be supported every step of the way with a detailed workbook and the chance to connect with a cohort of passionate individuals, all committed to walking a path of healing and growth together.

Through this course, you will:

  • Reclaim feeling in your body

  • Explore the contractions that limit you from your aliveness and deepest longings

  • Cultivate a more profound sense of presence, awe and courage, unlocking more  ability to take  action aligned with purpose

  • Embody the role of a Transformational Character, engaging in your personal healing as a way to transform the ecosystems and communities that surround you.

By enrolling in this workshop, you’ll also receive a complimentary month of exploration in our vibrant online community— The Practice Ground —where you can continue your journey of connection, support, and growth.

“Why Feel? was timely in my personal journey as a Transformational Character. I felt my nervous system immediately relax in the space and that allowed me to experience presence. It was evident that the TEI team put forth a lot of intentionality in crafting each section and its purpose within the event. I’m grateful for the opportunities to connect with and move my body, to witness my own emotions, and be led by such genuine individuals into a collective of grace, love, and healing.”

Why Feel? Workshop Participant

“This workshop offered not only accessible practices, but a great quality of attention and intention. The pace was gentle, the space was well held and it was beautiful to watch the collaboration of the team unfold, as well as see what kind of presence is possible from teachers who are clearly committed to practice and a generosity of feeling.“

- Why Feel? Workshop Participant

Meet the Teaching Team

  • Prentis Hemphill

    Prentis is a therapist, somatics teacher and facilitator, political organizer, writer and the founder of The Embodiment Institute. For over 10 years, Prentis has been working with individuals and organizations during their most challenging moments of change; navigating leadership transitions, conflict, and realigning practice with values.

  • Kasha Ho

    Kasha Hoʻokili Ho is co-founder of The Embodiment Institute, where she works with organizations to align their values with their daily work and organizational structure. She contributes to programmatic strategy, design, and operational management for TEI. She also leads the land-based learning work of TEI. Kasha uses fractal theory to assess, design, and enact new systems of collective abundance. She has been designing social change processes with communities for social, economic, and environmental justice for twenty years.

  • Alta Starr

    Alta Starr is a Somatic Coach and Bodyworker with a private practice and a lineage of training in embodied leadership and trauma healing. They support the development of methodology, programs and research on the team. Alta’s nickname “The Oracle” for her ability to voice wisdom our hearts know but often forget.

  • Óscar Trujillo

    Óscar Trujillo is an embodiment doula whose practice bridges somatic movement education, bodywork, intuitive energy reading, the expressive arts, trauma support and subtle body healing techniques with individuals, groups and movement organizations. This year Oscar has been leading monthly live practices in The Practice Ground.