TUCSON SOMATIC PSYCHOTHERAPY EVENTS

EVENTS

Fall 2026

21 Dancing Tārās:

Join me for movement-based, expressive pujas (devotional practices) to embody and integrate the energies needed for waking up in an increasingly confused world.

Tārā, a beloved bodhisattva of compassionate action in the world, “appears” in 21 forms — each possessing particular energies, or qualities — of the enlightened bodymind. Her various forms are derived from the Sanskrit text, “The Twenty-One Praises of Tārā.”

While Tārā is a powerful figure from the Buddhist tradition, you do not have to be Buddhist to participate. Devotional Tārā practice does not require teacher-to-student transimission. Anyone can learn about her and gain benefit from praising her!

Please join me to learn about the many emanations of Tārā. Begin to embody her many qualities through dance and somatic, seated meditation.

“Attention is the beginning of devotion… Real attention needs empathy; attention without feeling is just a report.” — Mary Oliver

2nd Sunday of Sept, Oct, and Dec: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at 3131 N. Cherry Ave. in Tucson

$10 – $25 suggested donation.

*No one will be turned away due to inabilty to donate.

*This is a drop-in offering. Advance pay/ sign up using the button below is appreciated; donations will also be taken at the door.

Here’s what participants have said:

“The weekend [workshop] was so significant to me… what is very salient is this: to able to hold the critical voice inside objectively for long moments felt triumphant. I left feeling capable and engaged rather than competitive and regretful …

The weekend evoked so much material at a pace I could really work with, and I’m very eager for monthly workshops … I am feeling into the ways I might digest this experience and find my own offering to satisfy this deep, creative itch I have to be a somatic artist. Again, thank you.” — Stacey R.

“It’s still a bit mystifying and yet obvious at the same time … the way that deep unconscious/early material can unexpectedly pack a punch … Part of my process turned out to be this major shift in how I interact with my parts — from it being this major layered ‘worky’ project to just presence and whatever comes up in this much more connected/fluid/syrupy/imaginal way. [This] visual way just comes up and I relate to it with more creativity. Helps a lot [in my work life] too . . . As far as authentic movement — I’m obsessed now! Wanting more and will watch out for more workshops.” —Dawn C.

“I really loved the workshop. It helped open up my heart in a new, vulnerable, safe way …” — Alexandra R.

“I connected with my body, mind, and soul in ways I have never been able to realize… I somehow feel more ‘whole’. I am moving forward with a larger sense of self and the space I inhabit. Leslie was able to draw out those of us more hesitant to be more vulnerable to the point where what once felt so intimidating felt so natural, good, and freeing! It was a profoundly beautiful experience.” – T.W.

“I appreciated the flexibility in doing what was right for me. I feel more secure within myself and my abilities moving forward.” – L. B.-P.

“Leslie is so kind and compassionate and offered a beautiful space and energy to the workshop.” – F.V.

“Going forward, [I imagine] a more peaceful and full outlook and moving more from my body.” – N.V.