About Me
I am glad you are here!
My name is Bhavani Werning, and I am excited to offer Coaching and Guided Hypnosis. Decades of studying, practicing, and supporting clients, coupled with my certifications, have prepared me to serve as a highly effective and empathic facilitator.
Certifications:
- Coaching (iPEC® Coaching School)
- Esalen Massage, Somatic Studies at Esalen Institute
- Gestalt Therapy and Awareness Practice
- Somatic Mindful Guided Imagery® (SMGI®)
If you are ready to transform your life, reach out and book a session with me. Learn more below about what I offer.
My Story
Growing up in a transcendental meditation community in Germany, I was introduced to spiritual practices at a young age. My parents, seekers searching for enlightenment, took my family on many adventures. One of my favorite periods was the transformative years we spent traveling across the United States. This journey opened my heart and mind to vastly different ways of being in the world and living life. These experiences and my innate sense of adventure ignited a lifelong curiosity about life, people, emotions, relationships, and what we create during this one precious life.
Back in Germany, I was excited to deepen my understanding of psychology and the human experience through studying social work. Naturally empathetic, I have always been driven to understand pain and suffering and help shift people’s realities. I felt alive and purposeful exploring emotions and the forces that shape our behaviors and choices. This led me on my own profound journey of self-discovery and healing through mind-body therapy systems. I continued on this path, immersing myself in somatic studies and embracing dance, yoga, and meditation while on staff at a renowned retreat center. I realized that the body must be included in our healing journey. While my upbringing focused on transcendence, I came to understand that trauma and our life force reside in the body. If we are blocked in our body, we cannot truly experience all that life has in store for us.
My journey continued at the Esalen Institute in California, where I deepened my knowledge of therapeutic and somatic modalities such as Gestalt Therapy, Mindfulness practices, Nonviolent Communication, and more. Living, learning, and working in a community dedicated to personal growth and transformation expanded my understanding in profound ways.
Supporting clients over the years has been my greatest joy and passion. Walking the talk and witnessing how much my life and the lives of my clients improve through the tools I’ve learned is a profound gift and the reason I do what I do. I am here to serve, to guide, and to walk with you on your journey towards healing and self-discovery. Together, we can clear the path to a more vibrant, authentic, and fulfilling life.
About Transition Coaching
Feeling supported in life's transitions
Whether you're adjusting to an empty nest, transitioning careers, navigating relationship changes, diving into personal growth, or facing any major life shift, I am here to support and guide you through these powerful times.
Why Transition Coaching
- Life’s transitions offer profound growth and positive change
- These moments encourage stepping out of comfort zones and developing new skills
- Reflect on values, goals, and priorities to align with your true self
- Mark the end of one chapter and the beginning of another
- Heighten self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- Introduce new perspectives, people, and ideas
Transitions can be powerful catalysts for growth, new insights, and fulfillment. They can also present as difficult and overwhelming times in our lives. You don't have to face this journey alone—I’m here to support and guide you every step of the way.
Book on website or connect with me at bhavaniwerning@gmail.com or 415-726-7950