✨Sacred Caribbean Somatics ✨

​A Global Somatic Practice

Sacred Caribbean Somatics celebrates body-centered knowledge, woven into every movement, rhythm, and ritual. This one-of-a-kind practice combines yoga, chakra healing, artistic expression, and vibrant elements of Caribbean culture such as grounding drum beats, Kriya Yoga, and attuned science-based breathwork.

Sessions engage mind-body awareness through embodied movement and cognitive motor-cortex exercises, priming the nervous system for growth and transformation. Building on Trinidad’s cultural elements—earth, water, fire, and air—each session culminates in a dynamic crescendo of movement, healing sound, and expressive freedom.

What to Expect:

Each session builds on the last, helping participants embody sacred energy through:

• Grounding Practices: Stabilize your energy and connect with the Earth through grounding exercises.
• Fluid Movement & Breathwork: Engage in water-inspired movements that foster emotional release and inner fluidity.
• Ignite Your Inner Fire: Explore dynamic, fire-based practices that awaken transformative energy.
• Expand Consciousness: Meditative movements and etheric practices open creativity and freedom.
• Artistic Self-Expression: Celebrate your inner elements through movement as a form of healing.

Every session builds on the last, helping you embody your sacred energy through a deep cathartic release, connection to ancestral wisdom, and the embrace of your authentic self. The progression of the class is designed to lead you on a journey toward personal transformation, both inside and outside the studio. Through this shamanic journey of movement and sound, you will experience a harmonious balance of mind and body, a cathartic release, and an indescribable sense of connection and unity. The transformative process doesn’t stop at the studio door—you’ll integrate creative habits that deepen your spiritual connection and self-awareness, guided by the warmth, creativity, and playful energy of our ancestors.

For this dance-based somatic practice:

• Wear comfortable clothing
• Barefoot or socks with grips, also called performance socks are recommended
• A mat is optional, should you require one for our relaxation and closing practice

Who Is This For?

This practice is perfect for dancers, yogis, creatives, healers, and anyone seeking to:

• Reconnect with their body.
• Release emotional blocks.
• Explore the connection between somatics, cultural wisdom, and spirituality.

What You’ll Need

• Comfortable clothing for movement.
• Barefoot or grip socks.
• A mat or quiet space for the relaxation portion.

Transformative Power

This somatic practice is designed to:

• Heal and Release Shame: Address blocks that hinder sacred sensuality.
• Ground You: Harmonize with the Earth element for stability and mindfulness.
• Expand Consciousness: Cultivate creativity and freedom through etheric practices.
• Liberate Your True Essence: Empower sacred self-expression through movement and connection to ancestral wisdom.

What are others saying?

• I started taking this class as an extension of my yogic and artistic practice. It is rare to find a class which prepares you to express yourself – not in a choreographic or improvisation sense (though both elements were a part of the class structure), but rather as an embodiment of Self – the essence we all carry. The true crux and benefit of this class is the teaching of the Flow state Nikki guides you to. In order to generate new patterns, cope with change, and practice self discipline, this class encouraged me to see myself as present in a very visceral sense. Not only as being physically in a space but to have presence within that space – to have agency and ownership of where and when you are in space. ✨

- Adrian Tomby - NYC Practitioner

• I was astonished by the breadth and depth of Nikki’s knowledge! Her unique blend of intellectualism mixed with her wide-open heart, playfulness, and charisma probed depths within us!
  Nikki’s sincerity, ebullience, and passion are just plain fun to be around/in the presence of.  In short: if you have the opportunity, I highly recommend you take advantage of any of Nikki’s offerings because she’s the real deal!
  She’s done “the work,” and she’ll help you do yours.

- Elizabeth Whittlesey, Author -

• I came into this with so much "fracturing", as Nikki puts it.  I felt overwhelmed, like everything on my to-do list was equally pressing and of do-or-die importance and that none of it amounted to a sense of purpose in the world.  I felt like I was keeping my head afloat and staying productive, but that I'd lost my way in a more holistic sense.  
  
  Nikki reminded me that "it's all one", that we are not the sum total of what we do or the different roles we play, but we are instead everything that ever was or has been.  We ARE, and that that is enough, because it is everything.  We did some beautiful visualization, mudras, bija mantras, and asana to clear each chakra and draw our kundalini energy upward from the root.  I felt a sense of immediate calm and peace after the workshop, but over the weekend I noticed something really subtle and wonderful:  I had more of a sense of curiosity and play about that long to-do list.  I had perspective, a sense that the quality of my work on any one project could never violate my overall sense of capability and purpose.  
  
  Everything felt a little less important in the best way, because I had been reminded on a cellular level of what is most important.  I didn't have to manipulate myself into having calm or ease or perspective, I just noticed that I HAD it bubbling up in me for the first time in months (and in the case of some projects, for the first time EVER).  This week I start a new job, and normally I would be filled with anxiety and an imposter's need to over-prepare, and instead I feel excited and glad to start this job because I know, my body itself knows, I will be ENOUGH.
  
  Thank you so much again for your love and light! Until the next one,
  - Summer Brohill -  

• Nikki Baksh is a masterful teacher... 
  Her knowledge of body mechanics blended with her insight into the subtle realm, creates an experience that is both illuminating and empowering.
  Nikki’s class is like a journey into the deeper realms of the self, integrated with humor, compassion, and grace. Her embodied presence is a reminder that the divine is inherent in all beings and accessible through the human form.
  -Sarah Platt-Finger
Co-founder ISHTA Yoga | Yoga Director @Chopra

Why Practice with Nikki?

Nikki Baksh is a professional dancer, certified trauma-informed somatic and E-RYT yoga teacher, cultural wellness guide, and movement mastery coach. Her vibrant practice blends movement, sound, yoga science, and spirituality with culturally-inspired practices rooted in her Trinidadian heritage. A seasoned performer who has worked with icons like Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, and Ultra Naté, Nikki combines her expertise in body mechanics, somatic counseling, and cultural traditions to guide students toward personal transformation and holistic wellness.

Her signature courses serve as a bedrock for her offerings.

Related Courses

Your journey doesn’t have to end here!

Explore:

• Artistry of the Chakras: Dive deeper into the energy systems.
• RESET: 21-day meditation journey designed to help you break free from old patterns
• Embodying Ancestral Wisdom: Connect with your roots and lineage.
• Rooted & Rising: Asanas for Alignment: Did you know that each chakra is associated with specific postures
• Monthly Membershio: Continue your practice in a live community setting.

How to Join

1. Enroll in the membership from this page.

2. Make sure you are logged into this site in the upper right corner.

3. View your "User Dashboard" to view your membership and register for LIVE member-only practices

4. Go to "video library" in the main menu and select your choice of included on-demand programs with your membership.

5. Choose one of the programs, and press play on the video you'd like to practice.

5. New classes are added to the library frequently. Check back often!

Membership is the only way to access the programs, which support the ongoing practice. This is a monthly recurring membership auto-subscription that will automatically renew each month. You will be charged on the same day each month until the expiration of your membership.

Monthly Membership Includes

Live Workshop with Q&A (60-90 minutes)

• Somatic Practices: Guided movement, breathwork, and sound healing to reconnect with your body.
• Cultural Connection: Grounding rhythms and ancestral wisdom inspired by Caribbean and global traditions.
• Interactive Q&A: A safe space to deepen understanding and connect with a global community.

✨Exclusive Content Library✨

Access a growing library of over 325+ transformative on-demand classes curated to support your wellness journey. Explore yoga, dance, sculpt, and tailored trauma-informed practices to fit your schedule. With unlimited replay access, you can build a consistent and flexible self-care routine.

• Somatic Sequences: Practices designed to release tension and increase embodiment.
• Choreography Tutorials: Creative movement flows inspired by Nikki’s professional dance background.
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Access this comprehensive collection for the special rate of $50 per month—a savings of over 99%, or approximately $0.08 per session. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your practice and transform your life at an unbeatable value.

Embody Your Sacred Somatic Energy

As you honor each sensation, you’ll begin to dissolve the shame that has held you back, unlocking your true power to manifest your deepest desires. This is your moment to fully embody your authentic self and create from a place of wholeness and freedom.

Experience the transformative power of somatic movement, ancestral rhythms, and embodied healing in a space designed for connection, growth, and authenticity. This immersive journey, led by Nikki Baksh, weaves her rich ancestral wisdom as a Trinidadian native with authentic, culturally rooted somatic practices to create a unique path to healing and embodiment.

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Yoga provides great benefits, but only you know your own body and limits. Like any exercise, please consult your health care professional with any questions or concerns before starting any exercise program. When participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. Not all exercises in our videos are suitable for all persons. The creators of Nikki Baksh® and Nikki Baksh: The Movement®, which includes all videos, classes, programs, marketing materials, and all accompanying materials are not liable for any injury, accident, or health impairment befalling and viewer of these programs, or any individual utilizing the techniques suggested in this video. Nikki Baksh® and Nikki Baksh: The Movement® are not licensed medical care providers and represent that it has no expertise in diagnosing, examining, or treating medical conditions of any kind, or in determining the effect of any specific exercise on a medical condition. Nikki Baksh® and Nikki Baksh: The Movement® makes no representations or warranties concerning the completeness of information on this website or any linked websites, classes, books, videos, apps, or other products represented herein.

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