Death, Sex and Somatics with Anastasia Baratta

Free Your Soma with Aimee Takaya

Pleasure, Fear, Pain, Grief, Joy and Bliss. All these experiences are part of our somatic, living experience. To be able to feel, explore, own and move with these intense and beautiful moments is what Anastasia Barrata's work is all about. She is a 8th House Witch and a former dominatrix who brings surrender, strength and compassion into her work as a Pilates Instructor and as a Death Midwife. In this episode we discuss: -her highly sexual nature that found a calling in sacred sex work -learning to listen to her body after experiencing injury, pain and struggle -the work she does as a death midwife and the death education she provides her community -somatics as a common thread between sexuality, death, movement and rebirth and SO MUCH MORE Anastasia Baratta has dedicated their life's work to empowering others through dynamic wellness approaches. As posture and mobility coach, they/she specialize in alignment, core development, and promoting efficient, pain-free movement through the use of holistic and somatic modalities and techniques. With over 25 years of practice within the areas of the occult, sexuality and kink, Anastasia explores and guides individuals on transformative journeys facilitating personal growth and liberation for those seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and their desires. In 2020, Anastasia expanded their work by completing training as a Death Midwife. In this capacity, they/she empowers individuals to reimagine the possibilities surrounding death, helping them navigate and plan their end-of-life experiences. Currently residing in Joshua Tree, CA, Anastasia also facilitates a monthly Death Cafe, providing a safe space for open and compassionate conversations about mortality and its profound impact on life. Anastasia Baratta's multifaceted expertise and compassionate approach make them/her a valuable guide for those seeking transformation, wellness, and a profound connection with their own bodies, desires, and mortality. Connect with her/them anastasiabaratta.com Or on instagram @Anastasia Baratta @sacred_undertaking --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimee322/support