when we are in chronic output mode, the nervous system forgets how to receive, especially during the busy holiday season. this session invites participants to soften through somatic practices and gentle partner exercises, integrating the science of co-regulation. reflection and receptivity become physiological acts of safety: as we honor the year behind us, we signal to the body that it is safe to rest, to feel, and to open, even amid the busyness. this ritualized close to the year blends neuroscience, gratitude, and embodied awareness — a reminder to reflect, receive, and honor what the season is truly meant for.