Stepping Into Sanctuary: A Somatic & Creative Journey

The Yurt

254121 Towers Trail, T4C 2A3, Cochrane, AB, Canada

Hannah Marie & Jaiden Koochicum

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Hannah Lacrampe is a registered Counselor, Social Worker, and Somatic Trauma-Informed Therapeutic Arts Practitioner with over 10 years of experience working with diverse populations. She has worked directly with families, older adults, adults, and youth who have experienced the criminal justice system, menstrual disorders, domestic abuse, sexual trauma, addictions, and complex mental health challenges.Drawing from her lived experience with endometriosis, Hannah specializes in supporting individuals navigating the medical system, particularly those with menstrual-related conditions. Her passion lies in blending art and healing. Recognizing that traditional talk therapy isn’t always the first step, she utilizes art therapy as a powerful tool for externalizing emotions, regulating the nervous system, and fostering embodied integration. Through creative expression and imagery, she helps individuals safely explore and process their experiences in a deeply transformative way.Jaiden Koochicum is a Cree and Blackfoot yoga instructor from Peepeekisis First Nation in Saskatchewan and Siksika First Nation in Alberta. She is based in Mohkinstsis (Calgary) on her ancestral territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy.Jaiden was called to yoga during her undergraduate studies as a way to support her well-being while navigating the challenges of a colonial system. Over time, yoga became more than just stress management—it became a practice that connected her to herself, her community, and the land. For Jaiden, yoga is ceremony.She recently completed her 200-hour yoga training through Yoga Outreach and takes a holistic approach to teaching. Her practice integrates ceremony, honors the roots of yoga, and acknowledges both the ancestors and the land. She emphasizes breathwork and gentle, accessible movements while using a trauma-informed approach, incorporating choice and invitational language. As a guide and space-holder, Jaiden empowers individuals to befriend and nurture their bodies, minds, and spirits.