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About HELD

  • HELD is a mobile wellness collective serving the Miami Valley region of Ohio. We offer research-informed, trauma-responsive, intentional wellness experiences that are thoughtfully hosted in partnership with trusted community spaces. Our workshops, classes, retreats, and seasonal gatherings are designed to support nervous system regulation, interoceptive awareness, and deep relaxation through practices such as gentle movement, guided meditation, sound, breathwork, nature immersion, and restorative experiences. Learn more.

  • HELD is for anyone seeking steadiness, restoration, and meaningful connection to themselves and others. Accessible to all bodies and comfort levels. No experience required. No performance expected.

    Our offerings are designed for individuals, workplaces, nonprofits, caregivers, grief groups, healthcare professionals, women navigating life transitions, seniors and aging-in-place communities, and groups or individuals moving through stress, change, or growth. You do not need prior experience with yoga, meditation, breathwork, or any mind–body practice to participate. All sessions are adaptable, accessible, and guided with sensitivity to different bodies, backgrounds, abilities, and nervous systems.

    HELD may be especially supportive for those experiencing stress, burnout, anxiety, life transitions, chronic health challenges, or simply a desire to slow down and reconnect. We also work with groups looking to cultivate resilience, focus, emotional regulation, and sustainable well-being.

    Whether you are seeking quiet restoration, structured nervous system support, seasonal ritual, or shared community experience, a thoughtfully curated HELD experience will meet you where you are. View our upcoming events for more information, or contact us to inquire about partnership or schedule a private booking.

    Examples of spaces where HELD experiences can be beneficial:

    • Corporate / workplace wellness

    • Women’s groups

    • Seniors and aging-in-place communities

    • Caregiver burnout groups

    • Healthcare spaces

    • Community organizations and nonprofits

    • Grief or support groups

    • Individual 1:1 experiences

    • Private group events (retreat days, celebrations, etc.)

    • Large events (conferences, outdoor events, etc.)

  • We curate thoughtful wellness experiences that include gentle and restorative movement, mindfulness and guided meditation, sound healing, breathwork and vagal toning practices, yoga nidra and deep relaxation, forest bathing and nature immersion gatherings, workplace and caregiver wellness programs, and more. View our offerings and upcoming events for more information, or contact us to inquire about partnership or schedule a private booking.

About the Experience

  • You can expect a calm, non-judgmental environment with soft lighting, curated sound, optional aromatherapy, calming rituals, and a selection of practices that invite presence and internal awareness. There is no pressure to perform or achieve anything specific during the experience.

  • In our current phase, HELD primarily partners with host venues that provide space and foundational setup. We provide complimentary grounding ritual items including optional aromatherapy, sound healing, light ambiance, and seasonal continuations. Clients bring personal comfort items unless otherwise noted.

    This model allows us to prioritize accessibility, sustainability, and high-quality facilitation while keeping experiences financially and physically sustainable.

    For select retreats or private bookings, customized arrangements may be available.

  • Please wear comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement and rest. Layers are helpful, as comfort and temperature levels vary between individuals.

    We recommend bringing a bottle of water as well as drinking water prior to the HELD experience. Each event description will list any other items that are required.

  • No. All practices are invitational. You choose what feels most supportive for your body and nervous system.

  • Distraction and difference in experience are completely normal. HELD is not about performance, but about presence and choice. You are always invited to engage where you are.

Logistics

  • HELD offers mobile wellness experiences that occur in a wide range of carefully selected community spaces, outdoor settings, and other venues. Location details are included in each event. View our upcoming events for more information, or contact us to inquire about partnership or schedule a private booking.

  • Please follow the instructions on the events page to book a HELD experience. If you have any challenges with the process, contact us at hello@heldwellnesscollective.com.

  • HELD experiences vary in length depending on the type of event. They range from a 60-minute class to a half-day retreat or a multi-week series. You can find complete details about the specific experience type, location, date(s), and time(s) in each event description.

  • We are passionate about increasing accessibility to wellness in our community. Special rates are available for community and nonprofit programs as well as specific partnerships.

  • All policies are outlined at the point of booking to ensure clarity and respect for everyone’s time and energy.

hosting + Partnerships

  • HELD collaborates with trusted venues and organizations to host thoughtfully curated wellness experiences. Partners provide the space. HELD designs and facilitates the experience. Together, we create environments that support regulation, rest, and meaningful connection for clients.

  • HELD designs wellness experiences in spaces that support stress reduction, focus, interoceptive skill-building, and resilience. Examples of spaces we partner with:

    • Community centers

    • Yoga and wellness studios

    • Retreat facilities

    • Libraries

    • Nature preserves

    • Counseling practices

    • Workplace teams and HR departments

    • Nonprofits and mission-driven organizations

    • Faith-based communities

    • Senior living communities

    If your space supports gathering for quiet reflection and peaceful movement, there is likely alignment. Contact us for more information.

  • HELD experiences are designed to feel warm, intentional, grounded, and supportive of nervous system regulation. While specific needs may vary by offering, we ask partner venues to provide a space that is clean, quiet, and free from interruption during the scheduled time.

    Ideal conditions include:

    • Convenient access to the space for clients

    • Soft, adjustable lighting (fluorescent lighting should be turned off, as it can be a nervous system violation for this experience)

    • Minimal external noise or foot traffic

    • Comfortable room temperature

    • Enough room for participants to lie down comfortably for rest-based practices, and to sit upright with ease

    • Access to clean restrooms

    • Chairs available when needed for accessibility

    Participants are typically asked to bring personal comfort items such as yoga mats, blankets, or journals unless otherwise noted.

    We coordinate closely with each partner in advance to ensure alignment on technology, setup, timing, and flow. Our goal is to collaborate in a way that feels seamless and mutually supportive, allowing the environment itself to contribute to the experience of being HELD.

  • Partnership models are flexible and mutually agreed upon. Options may include:

    • Flat space rental

    • Revenue split

    • Minimum guarantee plus percentage

    • Corporate flat-rate booking

    We prioritize transparency and sustainability for both parties.

  • Promotion may include HELD’s email list, social media, partner channels, co-branded assets, and shared registration links.

    We collaborate on a marketing plan that supports strong attendance.

  • Yes! We offer mobile services and can tailor sessions for retreats, workshops, conferences, team days, private gatherings, as well as large-scale events.

Safety, Scope + Boundaries

  • Absolutely! All experiences are designed to support clients with varied levels of experience.

  • No. HELD offers non-clinical wellness services that complement medical care, therapy, or psychiatric treatment. We do not diagnose, treat, or cure medical or mental health conditions.

    Our services support wellness but are not a replacement for clinical treatment, medical intervention, or psychotherapy.

  • We encourage you to consult with your medical, mental health, or care provider if you have specific health concerns. HELD’s offerings are designed to complement, not replace, clinical care.

    Please note that if you are living with a psychiatric condition such as schizophrenia and wish to start a practice like the ones HELD offers (e.g., meditation, sound healing), we recommend discussing with your physician first. These practices may heighten sensitivity in some groups.

  • All practices are invitation-based and only involve gentle hands-on adjustments with explicit permission from clients.

  • Yes. We use inclusive language and adaptable practices to make sessions welcoming for all identities, abilities, sizes, genders, ages, stages, and life experiences.

  • Generally, yes. Practices are adaptable, and clients are encouraged to honor their limits and choose what feels safe.

    If you have specific health concerns, we encourage you to consult with your medical, mental health, or care provider prior to participating in a HELD experience. Our offerings are designed to complement, not replace, clinical care.

Philosophy + Research

  • It means our practices at HELD are grounded in established research from fields such as psychology, neuroscience, integrative medicine, public health, vagal regulation, and mind-body medicine rather than belief-based paradigms. This allows HELD to intentionally draw from research to shape offerings without overclaiming outcomes. Learn more.

  • Research related to stress physiology, nervous‑system regulation, vagal tone, mindfulness‑based interventions, gentle movement, and sound. We prioritize modalities supported by credible evidence and align our work with integrative and public health frameworks. This includes accessible experiences that support relaxation, emotional regulation, focus, and resilience. Research evidence connects gentle movement, breath regulation, meditation, sound intervention, and guided relaxation with improved perceived stress, autonomic balance, emotional well-being, and more. Read about the research behind our practices.

  • Interoception is the ability to notice internal signals in the body. HELD helps strengthen interoceptive awareness by bringing focus to sensations like breath, tension, or temperature with curiosity, which supports emotional self-regulation, resiliency, and informed responses to stress. Interoceptive awareness is linked to emotional regulation, stress resilience, and nervous system balance. Integrating interoception helps make wellness practices more effective and personally relevant. Learn more.

  • Trauma-responsive means we design and facilitate practices with attention to choice, consent, pacing, and nervous system safety. Clients are always invited, not required, to engage in any practice.

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