We practice what we preach

Enter with what you carry. Leave with what is yours.

I guide people to release what they are unconsciously carrying and return to their rightful place in life.

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Gary, facilitator at SomaGiri Journey Centre specialising in family constellation therapy

Hi, I'm Gary.

I am the founder of SomaGiri Journey Centre.

In one form or another, I have always been fascinated by the human condition.

Why do certain things keep happening in my life? Why do patterns repeat, even when I am trying to change? Why do I carry what feels heavier than just my own story?

And maybe the question that has stayed with me the longest - how does the human spirit, no matter what it has faced, still find a way to stand up?

These are not questions I studied. These are questions I have lived.

My path into this work did not begin with theory. It began with my own experience of trauma, of searching, of trying to understand what was mine - and what was not.

And slowly, through that process, something became clear: healing is not about fixing yourself. It is about seeing clearly. It is about recognising what you have been carrying - often for others - and finding a way to put it down with respect.

I am a Family Constellation practitioner with a deep interest and respect for humanity and transformation.

I hold one principle very clearly in my work - I will never ask a client to do anything I have not done myself. That is not just something I say. That is how I live.

That is why the SomaGiri ethos is simple: We practice what we preach. Because this work is not theoretical. It is lived, felt and embodied.

Through Family Constellation Therapy, we begin to look at the hidden dynamics that shape our lives - the loyalties, the entanglements, the unspoken agreements within our families and systems.

We begin to ask:

What am I carrying that does not belong to me? Who am I still trying to stay connected to through my suffering? What happens if I allow myself to stand in my own place?

This is where something shifts.

Because insight alone is not enough. The question is always - what do you do with what you see?

At SomaGiri, the work is simple. But it is not always easy. It asks for honesty. It asks for presence. It asks for a willingness to feel what has been avoided, and to see what has been hidden.

But in that… something else becomes possible. A different relationship to your past. A different way of standing in your life. A different experience of yourself.

This is not about becoming someone new. It is about becoming more fully yourself.

And remembering - that even in the places where you feel most stuck, most lost, or most burdened - there is something in you that has never stopped trying to stand.

We are all Pilgrims walking each other home, hand in hand, witnessing and honouring each other's Light.

Offerings

Each path meets you where you are - and moves what is ready.

A sacred space for deep healing, soul remembrance and transformational awakening. At SomaGiri, we honour the journey of the human spirit - through love, lineage and truth. Whether you seek to heal the past, connect with your true Self, or simply rejoice in the beauty of being alive, we offer pathways designed to meet you where you are.

1-on-1 family constellation therapy session exploring ancestral patterns and hidden dynamics

1-on-1 Family Constellation

In a 1-on-1 Family Constellation session, we explore the hidden dynamics within your family system that may be shaping your life today.

Many emotional struggles, relationship patterns or inner conflicts are not only personal but can arise from unconscious loyalties, unresolved trauma or exclusions within the ancestral field.

Through a guided and compassionate process that includes systemic awareness and embodied sensing, what has been unseen can gently come into view.

As these dynamics are acknowledged and honoured, the natural orders of belonging, balance and dignity within the family system can begin to restore themselves.

This work allows you to release burdens that were never yours to carry and step forward with greater clarity, freedom, and connection to your rightful place in life.

Family constellation group session with collective field healing and guided facilitation

Family Constellation Group Session

A Family Constellation Group Session offers a powerful opportunity to witness and experience the healing potential of the collective field.

In this shared space, participants gather as representatives within one another's constellations, allowing hidden family dynamics, ancestral loyalties and systemic patterns to emerge with surprising clarity.

Even when you are not working on your own issue, simply standing as a representative often reveals profound insights and emotional shifts within your own life.

The group field creates a deep sense of connection and belonging, where stories are honoured, burdens are acknowledged and new movement becomes possible within the family system.

Through respectful witnessing and guided facilitation, the collective presence supports healing not only for the individual constellation but for everyone in the room.

Phoenix Awakening weekend retreat with family constellations

Phoenix Awakening Retreat

Weekend of deep connection & renewal

Includes Family Constellation work, food & accommodation (max 8 participants).

Friday morning to Sunday afternoon.

a Weekend retreat offering space to step away from daily life and reconnect more deeply with yourself.

Through Family Constellation work, hidden patterns can be seen and released.

With shared meals, rest and a small group setting, this experience supports connection, clarity and a renewed sense of balance and direction.

Awakening Pilgrimage 12-month transformational journey with family constellations

Awakening Pilgrimage

A 12 Month Journey inward

Family Constellation work, somatic awareness, guided meditations and journalling.

a 12-Month guided journey of deep personal transformation designed for those who are ready to move beyond insight and into embodied change.

Through a carefully held process that integrates Family Constellation work, somatic awareness, guided meditations and journalling, participants explore the hidden patterns shaping their lives and restore alignment across the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual dimensions of being.

It is a path of radical self-honesty, deep belonging and conscious awakening, held within a supportive community of fellow pilgrims walking the same courageous journey toward wholeness.

We are all Pilgrims walking each other home, hand in hand, witnessing and honouring each other's Light.

Phoenix Rejoicing group experience for celebration and joy

Phoenix Rejoicing

A journey of celebration & joy

a 5-Hour group experience focused on celebration, joy and reconnection to the body.

Through music, movement and guided facilitation, this journey invites you to release tension and rediscover lightness.

In a safe and supportive space, you are free to express, connect and experience delight, leaving with a renewed sense of vitality and presence.

Book your journey today. Your healing matters. Your joy is sacred. Your story is welcome here.

The Approach

The process unfolds in the following steps:

01

Contact

In our first contact, we explore your needs and whether we are an energetic fit. We will have a conversation about what you are currently facing, what patterns may be repeating and what you feel ready to shift. I will also share my background, my process and how I approach this work.

02

Booking

If you choose to continue, we will arrange an online call and complete a short questionnaire. This supports your safety and helps me understand where you are right now. If this work is appropriate for you at this time, I will share available dates. Your booking is confirmed upon receipt of proof of payment.

03

Preparation

Before your session, I will send a few questions to reflect on: what you would like to explore, and what you know of your family story. You do not need to know everything; what you bring is enough.

04

Family Constellation

Together, we explore and gently work with generational patterns, supporting greater presence and clarity in your life.

05

Integration

The process continues after the session. I offer three integration points: immediately after the journey, a follow-up call the next day and another one week later. This supports the integration of insights into daily life, allowing meaningful and lasting change to take root.

Words from Those Who've Walked This Path

"This is perhaps the greatest gift of the Awakening Pilgrimage: I am beginning to come home to myself."

- Anonymous

"I can love my family without carrying everything that belongs to them."

- RJ

"I have been sober for just over one year and seven months - I feel greatly indebted to Gary for the new life he has effectively given to me by showing me the way."

- Donald

Common Questions

What should I expect during a session?

My work is a structured process that supports people in exploring what they are carrying and where it may come from.

We begin by identifying patterns, challenges or recurring experiences that feel difficult to shift. Through preparation, body awareness and Family Constellation work, deeper layers of understanding begin to emerge.

Integration supports returning to daily life with clarity, responsibility and presence, allowing for real, lasting change.

Is this work right for me?

A common question is whether this work is right for you. The answer is less about readiness and more about willingness.

If you are open to looking honestly at yourself, your patterns and what you may be carrying, then this work can support you. It is not about being fixed, but about taking responsibility and allowing deeper awareness to emerge.

You do not need to have everything figured out. You only need a genuine curiosity and a willingness to engage with what is true. From there, the process unfolds in a way that meets you where you are.

We are all Pilgrims walking each other home, hand in hand, witnessing and honouring each other's Light.

What is a Family Constellation?

A Family Constellation session is a way of understanding how your family may still be affecting your life. Sometimes, challenges we face are not only our own, but are connected to patterns or experiences from those who came before us.

In a constellation, these patterns are gently made visible so they can be seen and understood. This often brings a sense of relief and clarity.

It is not about blaming or analysing, but about recognising what is there, so you can step out of what is not yours and live your own life more freely.

How many sessions will I need?

A common question is how many sessions are needed. There is no fixed answer, as each person's process is different.

Some people experience meaningful shifts in a single session, while others benefit from a series of sessions over time. The work is not about quantity, but about readiness, timing and integration.

We move at a pace that supports real change, rather than rushing results. After your first session, we can reflect together on what is needed next. The focus is always on what serves you best, not on following a set number of sessions.

How to know if a Facilitator is right for you

Choosing the right facilitator is an important part of the process. More than qualifications or techniques, it comes down to how you feel in their presence.

Do you feel safe, respected and able to be honest? A good facilitator does not try to fix you, but holds a clear and steady space where you can explore what is true for you.

Trust your body and your sense of ease. If something feels forced or unclear, it is worth paying attention to that. The right facilitator will support your process without taking it over, allowing you to remain connected to yourself throughout.

What is Aphantasia?

Aphantasia means you may not see images in your mind when you are guided to imagine something. This is completely normal for some people and does not limit the work.

In this process, we do not rely on visualisation. You may experience things through your body, feelings or a simple sense of knowing. There is no right or wrong way to experience a session.

What matters is your willingness to stay present and honest with what arises. The work will meet you in the way that is natural for you.

Watch

How SomaGiri Works

Understanding the modalities that guide our approach.

October 2026

Family Constellation Therapy in Johannesburg: What to Expect at Your First Session

Why the first constellation begins with your family of origin, how 1-on-1 and group sessions work, and why the work goes gently, at your pace.

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October 2026

What Is Family Constellation Therapy? How It Works, With a Real Example

An experiential approach to the patterns, losses and loyalties a family carries - what happens in a session, who it is and isn't for, and a real story.

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August 2026

My Personal Path on the Awakening Pilgrimage

Eleven moons of walking with brave souls - what we investigated together, and the question that changed everything: if I no longer use my trauma to propel me forward, what will I use?

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June 2026

The Cocoon of My Transformation

The butterfly's metamorphosis as a mirror of the human healing journey - the eight energy bodies as a sacred cocoon that holds transformation, layer by layer.

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May 2026

The Atom of My Trauma

Trauma is not an event but an atom - small, invisible, yet carrying immense force across every layer of being. A reflection on how it stores itself, and how it heals.

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April 2026

The Mother I Was Searching For

Every guide, every teacher who has truly shaped me has been a woman. A personal reflection on lineage, feminine wisdom and the search that led inward.

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March 2026

How SomaGiri Utilises Family Constellation Therapy

Family Constellation Therapy is not treated as a standalone technique, but as a central pillar within a broader, integrated approach to healing.

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March 2026

What Family Constellations Reveal That Talk Therapy Can't

Some things live below the reach of language. Family Constellations illuminate the systemic, embodied layer of experience - hidden loyalties, entanglements, and generational patterns.

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If something here speaks to you, you're welcome to reach out. Our first conversation is simply a space to connect and see if this work feels right for you.