ABOUT
Follow your bliss... and discover the path towards greater power, joy and freedom.
HELLO LOVELY!
I'm Natalja
I’m the founder of Selkie Sanctuary, an artist, mother, movement guide and devoted believer in the healing power of creativity, nature, presence and coming home to yourself.
I create gentle spaces for women to rest, reconnect with their bodies and intuition, and honor whatever season of change they are living through.
My work is rooted in movement, sound, water, breath, myth and creative and performative explorations, but above all, it is an invitation to drop the act. To be honest about what you feel, think and want. You are welcome to explore at your own pace, choose what feels right for you now, and remember that you do not have to go through it alone.
How it all started...
Selkie Sanctuary was a long time in the making. It began with my own artistic enquiry and a growing call to know myself more deeply.
Motherhood became the great turning point, shaking me to my core and asking me to meet my potential, my purpose and the truth of who I was becoming.
Along the way, I let go of my marriage and began to unravel layers of conditioning and an identity that no longer fit. Through dance, theatre and the arts, I found a way to release joy, reclaim my voice and cultivate the emergence of a freer woman. I also immersed myself in healing practices that supported both my wellbeing and my children’s, while navigating the practical realities of providing for my family.
The selkie myth came to me when I most needed courage. It became a powerful, compassionate mirror, reminding me to listen to my nature, honour my need for solitude, and keep returning to myself.
The Selkie Sanctuary is the refuge I created for my children and me. Now, as we find new peace and balance, I am opening it to women who need a safe place to rest, heal, change skin and begin again.
What becomes possible...
“I left feeling lighter, calmer and more centred, as though I’d finally had room to breathe. The sense of ease stayed with me long after the session.”
“Through movement and breath, I began listening to my body differently, with more softness, trust and less pressure to get it right.”
“I felt safe enough to let go of emotions I’d been carrying for a long time. I came away feeling more peaceful, grounded and at home in myself.”
Some fun facts about me...
I come from a rich background in performing and shamanic arts and clown work, which continues to shape the way I teach, create and hold space.
My favourite way to unwind is with a nourishing meal shared with loved ones, or by immersing myself in water, whether that is a sea swim or a long, delicious bath.
My guiding mantra is Aham Prema, meaning, “I am love.”
The sea is my soul home, where I feel most alive, connected and inspired. Discovering I could become an ocean therapist felt like finding the perfect calling for a selkie woman.
Before I connect with the outside world each morning, I come to my yoga mat for sadhana, grounding myself in stillness and self-connection.
I’m convinced chocolate is the human equivalent of the seaweed, kelp and moss that seals adore
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