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Amanda MacRae

@beyourtotalself

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Through bodywork, I empower others to activate the super-powers of their authentic nature.
Amsterdam. Los Angeles. Sydney. Online.

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This is what embodied leadership looks like: grounded, brave, deeply connected, and joyful.

To the incredible women who joined us for the September edition of Lead to Empower - thank you!

Thank you for your trust, your willingness to expand, feel, learn, unlearn, and for leaning into this truly unique and special program.

And this is only the beginning. I can’t wait to see what unfolds for each of you individually from here, and to watch you share your inspiring stories on stage at @branded_u AmplifyHer event 17 November, Hotel Okura Amsterdam. I’ll cheering and doing my post session happy dance for you all 👏💃

#leadtoempower #embodiedleadership taken in Seville, Spain by @beyourtotalself

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I rarely offer public workshops of this nature, making this a unique entry point for anyone curious about experiencing the dynamics of somatic coaching.

But when a fellow practitioner and entrepreneur opens a truly unique new space, it must be celebrated and supported. Sending the warmest congratulations to Stacey Griffin @shiftmeditation on your new concept and venue @the_stargate_ 🙌

To mark this beautiful occasion, I am hosting an interactive public group session, Nervous System Mapping, in Amsterdam on Sunday, September 27th.

This session is designed to help you increase self-awareness and explore the unique ways our human bodies hold, manage, and process stress. It is an invitation to connect, meet your internal patterns, and hopefully to walk away with some practical, mind-body tools to support and befriend your nervous system.

Explore the details and secure your spot via the link in my bio.

📸 Photos credit: Geneviève Chassé Portraits (From the Interactive talk: Befriending your nervous system at the Womenship Connected Health Event)
#beyourtotalself #somaticcoaching by @beyourtotalself

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This month has been one of those months that reminds me why I do this work. My 1:1 practice has been full, deeply alive, and marked by the kinds of breakthroughs that humble me every time; the moment someone softens after holding so much, or finally lands in themselves with a clarity that’s been waiting beneath the surface.

Next week, I’ll be stepping into a different kind of space as part of 40H Welcome to Change at the World Trade Center Amsterdam. An event that asks us to meet a world that’s shifting, and to consider who we become in the process.

On Thursday, November 20, I’ll be co-leading a Morning Breath and Somatic Bodywork Workshop with Breathwork Coach @renshaen.

Together, we’ll guide participants through an embodied practice designed to awaken the heart and begin the day rooted in presence.

Whether it’s in a boardroom, a leadership program, or a dawn workshop in a public building… the essence is the same for me:
when we reconnect with our bodies, we reconnect with our wisdom.

When we breathe with intention, we remember what’s ours to carry and what we can finally put down.
And when we meet ourselves more fully, we lead, collaborate, and create from a truer place.

If you’re attending 40H Welcome to Change, I’d love to welcome you into the morning practice.

Morning Breath & Somatic Bodywork Workshop
Thursday, November 20, 2025
7:00–8:00 AM CET
Ignite Stage, WTC Amsterdam

@worldtradecenter.amsterdam by @beyourtotalself

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a year ago

Booking for The Creative Spirit is now officially open.

This is a one-day, in-person workshop co-created and co-facilitated by Robbert and I, a space to reconnect with the universal energy that moves uniquely through you.

It’s not about performance or productivity; it’s about presence, aliveness, and the courage to be fully yourself.

We’ve been taught to see creativity as a title or a talent reserved for a few. But to be creative is not to produce or impress. It is to be alive, to listen to what wants to move, to speak, to play, to be seen.

Through somatic sensing and systemic work, we’ll explore creativity beyond roles or outcomes. This is about unlocking flow, transforming resistance, and making space for what is real and meaningful.

Some moments will be quiet and inward; others shared and alive in the group field. You’ll be invited to slow down, listen, and follow what feels true. Allowing self-expression to take the form it wants to take.

We are quietly opening the doors now, trusting that the right people will feel the pull.
Only 12 places available.

The Creative Spirit
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Room of Ideas, Amsterdam
€375 (incl. VAT & lunch)

If this speaks to you, follow the link in bio to reserve your place. by @beyourtotalself

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More than a workshop. It’s a felt experience.

This is at the core of the embodied work I bring to groups, and I was so honored to share it with Inzicht for their 20th anniversary celebration - congratulations!!

Swipe through for a glimpse into the session on Embodied Self-Leadership.

From understanding our nervous system to practical tools for real-life challenges, we moved from understanding to experiencing. The best part was seeing this group of individuals so open and ready to do the work, which allowed the entire experience to be richer for all.

Thank you for having me, Inzicht! Your coaches and community are truly special.

If you’re looking for a workshop that creates real, lasting change for your group or community, I’d love to connect.

Love - Amanda

#somaticcoach #embodiedleadership #transformation #empowerment #beyourtotalself #inzicht @inzichtbewustpersoonlijkegroei taken in Rotterdam, Netherlands by @beyourtotalself

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Just back from Edinburgh, and something in me feels more open. Brighter 💛

The workshop opened me up from a place I don’t often lead with. The Highlands held me. And the collaboration with @allowinglifefully moved with such trust and flow.

I think yellow is my new favourite colour - it was spread across the hills in wild bloom. Bold. Alive. And joyful. A bit like how I’m feeling today, too 💛💛

#beyourtotalself #somaticcoach #embodiedliving #edinburghretreat #collaboration #yellowismyfavouritecolour taken in Edinburgh, United Kingdom by @beyourtotalself

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After three years of transformative sessions, deep learnings, and shared moments at Renessence, this chapter is coming to a close. As I prepare to step into a new space, I carry with me gratitude - for the work, the people, and the profound experiences that have unfolded within these walls.

From April 1st, I’ll be moving to Room of Ideas, a space that allows for expansion - teaching, group sessions, and new collaborations. It’s a new season, and I’m following the sun 🤍

I look forward to welcoming you there.

📍 Room of Ideas | Roelof Hartstraat 74, Amsterdam

#FollowTheSun #Transitions #SomaticCoaching #Gratitude #TotalSelf #Amsterdam #BeYourTotalSelf #RoomofIdeas taken in Renessence by @beyourtotalself

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2 years ago

Hello Sydney 🤍

I’m here for another week and have found a beautiful workspace in Freshwater (Sydney, Northern Beaches) to offer sessions. There are a few spots left! If you know anyone in this part of the world, please feel free to share this post or reach out to me for a booking link (I’ll try to attach it to the post if I can 🤩).

I’m so thrilled to finally be able to offer sessions on Australian soil and curious to see who finds their way to the work.

What to expect if it’s your first time:
The body-based somatic approach I use is rooted in years of study and practice across various methodologies from around the world. In each session, I combine respectful touch with verbal communication, focusing on my client’s present experience and the sensations in their body. Together, we work to transform old, unwanted emotional and behavioral patterns that have manifested in limiting ways. My overall intention is to invite you into a closer relationship with yourself and your unique, innate abilities, encouraging the natural healing potential that exists within us all to flow.

Love,
Amanda 🤍

PS Amsterdam! I’ll be back giving sessions, workshops and trainings from January 7th 👋 taken in Sydney by @beyourtotalself

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Just back from the sunshine in Spain where I was invited to join this amazing team of experts and a sensational program created by Nancy Poleon of @branded_u.

Lead To Empower: developed for women leaders looking to deepen their understanding of self, so they can maximize their impact, inspire, and lead the next generation of women.

My role was teaching Embodied Leadership, and it was incredibly gratifying to see the shift in the women attending the program. Watching them learn to embody more of their authentic nature, connected more fully with their stories and the inate talents that have them at the top of their fields.

Holding these women in collaboration with these other experts was such a delight, I am already excited about next time.

#beyourtotalself #embodiedleadership #brandedu #rolemodels #leadtoempower #somaticcoaching #indiebrands #indiebrandsagency #happywhatevercards #teamworktea #biteswelove taken in Islantilla by @beyourtotalself

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Today I am filled with gratitude as I reflect on the thousands of beautiful and unique clients I have had the privilege of working with over the years.
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Thank you for trusting me to be a part of your learning and healing journey.
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I am grateful for each and every one of you!
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#beyourtotalself #gratitude #somatictherapy #embodiedleadership #transformation #sydney #losangeles #amsterdam .
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Photo credit: the sweet and spontaneous @portrait_gabrielahengeveld taken in Amsterdam, Netherlands by @beyourtotalself

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