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Soma Path
The Global Initiative for Somatic Transformation
(GIST)
The Global Initiative for Somatic Transformation (GIST) is the living expression of Soma Path’s vision in the world. Founded by Dr. Jivasu, Matt, and Crystal, GIST brings together science, somatics, and community to offer a new way of living — one rooted in connection with nature, with each other, and with our deeper, creative self.
GIST serves as the engine behind Soma Path’s work: developing somatic-based education, offering trainings for professionals and seekers, and creating spaces—both online and in person—where people can experience transformation through the Soma Path system. This includes our Somatic Yoga Teacher Trainings, emotional and mental health programs, community workshops, and the early development of the Soma Path Retreat Centre: a nature-integrated environment where daily practice, deep rest, and embodied living can unfold.
Through accessible learning, global gatherings, and partnerships with organizations dedicated to human and ecological well-being, GIST is nurturing a worldwide movement for inner transformation, collective flourishing, and the return to a more connected, meaningful way of life.
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What GIST Exists To Do
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GIST was created to:
1. Bring Soma teachings into practical action.
Through education, community programs, and accessible tools grounded in embodied science.
2. Create spaces where people can reconnect with their true nature.
Including online learning, global gatherings, and in-person programs.
3. Build relationships with organizations aligned with healing, sustainability, and human flourishing.
Yoga studios, therapists, wellness centres, nonprofits, educators, scientists, care providers, and more.
4. Support the development of a future Sanctuary — a retreat space for practice, healing, and community.
A place to live the Soma Path through daily practice, nature connection, and a simpler way of being.
The Vision We Are Building
Soma Path is building a living ecosystem for human transformation—rooted in the body, guided by science, and lived through community.
Our long-term vision is to establish Soma Path Sanctuaries: places dedicated to mental health, somatic education, sustainable living, and the cultivation of conscious, resilient human beings. These sanctuaries will serve as hubs for learning, healing, research, and intergenerational living—offering a practical response to the growing mental health and meaning crisis of our time.
This work is being developed slowly, responsibly, and transparently as a non-profit initiative. Every contribution supports education, accessibility, research, and the creation of environments where Soma’s teachings can be lived—not just studied.
For those who wish to explore the full scope of what we are building, we’ve made our complete development plan available below.
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Download the Vision PDF
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