Biza Bemak | Somatic Psychedelic Work for Trauma Healing | Golden, CO

In our Women in Wellness series, we spotlight inspiring women who are making waves in the wellness community. Today, we're excited to introduce you to Biza Bemak, a Somatic Psychedelic Facilitator and Yoga Instructor who specializes in utilizing plant medicine for trauma healing. Biza's approach brings together somatic awareness, psychedelic facilitation, and yoga to create holistic healing experiences.

Meeting Biza Bemak

As a certified somatic psychedelic facilitator and yoga instructor, Biza brings a compassionate and body-centered approach to her work with clients. Her practice focuses on helping individuals reconnect with their bodies and process trauma through the powerful combination of somatic awareness and psychedelic medicine.

"True healing happens in the body, not just in the mind," Biza explains. "Trauma is stored somatically—in our muscles, breath, and nervous systems."

Beyond the Medicine: The True Power of Somatic Psychedelic Work

While psychedelics have gained increasing attention for their therapeutic potential, Biza emphasizes that the medicine itself is just one component of a holistic healing process. Contrary to the misconception that simply taking a psychedelic substance will heal deep-seated wounds, Biza sees these medicines as catalysts that open doors to deeper embodied healing.

"The medicine is a powerful tool, but it is a tool that will allow YOU to do the healing," she shares. "The real transformation unfolds not during the peak experience, but in the slow, compassionate process of returning to the body and creating safety where there was once survival."

Practical Tips for Embodied Presence

Biza believes that reconnecting with our bodies is essential for healing trauma and living fully. Here are her practical tips for incorporating somatic awareness into daily life:

1. Practice Micro Attunement Throughout the Day: Set gentle reminders on your phone to pause and check in with your body—noticing sensations, posture, breath, or emotional tone. Ask yourself: "What am I feeling right now, and can I stay with it for just 10 seconds?" These brief moments build nervous system resilience over time.

2. Shift from Judgment to Curiosity: When you notice a reaction—like shutting down, feeling anxious, or getting stuck in a loop—try saying to yourself, "This makes sense." Then gently ask, "I wonder what this part of me is trying to protect?" Approaching your internal world with curiosity creates space for integration.

3. Let Slowness Be a Practice: Try doing one everyday task—brushing your teeth, drinking your coffee, walking down the hallway—at half the speed. Let your body lead, not your to-do list. Slowness invites your system out of fight-or-flight and into presence.

Try This at Home: "Feelings in the Body" Practice

Ready to experience the power of somatic awareness? Biza recommends this simple starter practice:

1. Settle into your body by finding a quiet moment to sit or lie down

2. Take a few slow breaths, feeling the weight of your body being supported

3. Ask gently: "What am I feeling right now?" (It doesn't need to be named perfectly)

4. Find where you feel this in your body—chest, throat, belly, etc.

5. Stay with the sensation, breathing into that space (place a hand there if it helps)

6. Offer some kindness with phrases like "You're allowed to be here" or "I'm listening"

7. When ready, slowly bring your awareness back to the room

Finding Connection Through Embodiment

Biza's personal journey into somatic psychedelic work began with her own healing process. "I spent years feeling like there were parts of me I couldn't quite reach or understand," she reflects. "It wasn't until I encountered somatic work combined with psychedelic medicine that I felt a deep unlocking—an intuitive sense that my body had been holding stories and wisdom I hadn't known how to access."

What might surprise you about Biza's wellness journey? "I didn't always feel safe in my own body—and for a long time, I didn't even realize it," she admits. "I was so used to living in my head, analyzing everything, staying two steps ahead of my emotions, that disconnection just felt normal. I thought if I could just understand enough—read enough, therapize enough—I could out-think my pain."

The Power of Trauma Healing

Through her practice, Biza witnesses profound transformations in her clients. "The most common transformation I see is a shift from disconnection and self-protection to deep embodiment and self-trust," she explains. "Many come in feeling fragmented—stuck in survival patterns, disconnected from their bodies, or overwhelmed by emotional pain they've spent years trying to manage or avoid."

"As they learn to safely feel and integrate what was once too much, they often experience a profound softening—a reclaiming of their voice, their boundaries, their intuition, and a sense of aliveness that had been buried under protective mechanisms. It's not about becoming someone new—it's about finally coming home to who they've always been."

Connect with Biza

Ready to explore somatic psychedelic work for trauma healing?

• Instagram: @bizascarlett

• Email: biza.bemak17@gmail.com

• Offerings: Plant Medicine & Yoga Retreats, Microdosing / Yoga / Mindfulness Workshops, 1:1 guided journeys and integration

"If there's one thing I'd love readers to know," Biza shares, "it's that healing doesn't have to be about pushing harder or going faster. So much of what we call 'stuckness' is actually the body saying, 'I'm not ready yet.' In my practice, we move at the pace of safety and trust—because real transformation happens when the nervous system feels safe enough to soften."

This post is part of PeachyYogi's Women in Wellness directory, where we spotlight inspiring women in the wellness community. Stay tuned for more features highlighting women who are making a difference through their unique approaches to health and wellbeing.