somatic healing · inner chaplaincy · portland, or & online
welcome
when everything feels urgent, it’s hard to land back in our bodies.
s.l.o.w. presence® offers somatic and contemplative support to help you return to your body, your clarity, and your own pace.
this work is gentle, trauma-informed, and deeply relational — honoring the wisdom of the body, the truth of your lived story, and the sacred pace of healing.
you might be here if…
- you feel constantly rushed, even when nothing urgent is happening
- you’re holding a lot — for work, for others — and feel stretched thin
- you want to slow down, but don’t know how without guilt
- you live with chronic pain, fatigue, or trauma
- you’re moving through a life transition or identity shift
a simple way we begin
s.l.o.w. stands for sensations, listening, orientation, and witnessing. a fourfold invitational framework into the body’s implicit wisdom.
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sensations
noticing what your body is already holding — touch, sight, sound, breath, the small unconscious movements.
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listening to longings
gently attending to what wants to be heard. what am i longing for in this moment? a direct connection to one’s intention.
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orientation
welcoming what is not familiar. exploring instincts for safety. finding grounding in the present moment.
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witnessing & wonderment
meeting your experience with curiosity, not judgment. awe at what may unfold becomes the first step toward deeper somatic healing.
who this is for
women, healers, educators, and those in transition.
femme & women
those navigating identity, perimenopause, grief, and the longing to come home to themselves.
healing professionals
therapists, chaplains, doctors, nurses, and educators carrying the weight of others.
artists & seekers
those drawn to embodied practice, contemplative work, and the slow path home.
work with me
three ways to begin
the s.l.o.w. presence® way is a self-stewardship journey of pausing, listening, and cultivating self-reverence. currently available online.
1:1 sessions
somatic healing sessions
private 50-minute sessions, unhurried and relational. guided by what is present in you.
explore 1:1 sessions →1:1 sessions
spiritual stewardship & inner chaplaincy
contemplative accompaniment for grief, identity shifts, and life thresholds.
explore inner chaplaincy →group work
retreats & workshops
immersive group programs for grief, renewal, perimenopause, and self-stewardship.
explore group work →fees
a sliding scale, with dāna options.
1:1 sessions are offered on a sliding scale of $150–$180 for 50 minutes. dāna (donation-based) sessions are available; se students may qualify for scholarship rates. group sessions vary by class length and format.
reach out if finance is a concern.
hello!
i am dr. neera malhotra.
my work supports exploring a meaningful life rooted in healing, integrity, purpose, groundedness, and joy. as humans, we cannot escape pain; however, we can prevent ourselves from suffering by finding meaning in it.
to me, the most significant meaning of being alive is to be with the pain, seek wisdom from it, and not look away. living authentically is the ability to sustain the reality of who we are and the existence of who we desire to become.
read more about me →“when we bring intentional awareness to our embodied sensations, engage in deep listening, and attend to the orientation of our mind and body, simply by bearing witness, we cultivate authentic presence. we offer a healing presence to ourselves and to others.”
— dr. m
begin your s.l.o.w. journey.
step into the work when you’re ready — sessions are unhurried, relational, and guided by what is present in you.
schedule a session