UpyaEssence
Embodied practices for women RECLAIMING THEIR WHOLENESS
You are already whole. You are already complete. But do you feel it?
Maybe you've run yourself thin. Maybe your nervous system needs a reset. Maybe you're at a crossroads and need to come back to yourself first.
UpyaEsence is your space for embodied somatic practices to feel your way back to yourself . Reconnect with ease, resilience and vitality.
Upya means "renewal" in Swahili. This is where yours begins
MEET DUNYA
Founder of Upya Essence and creator of the Somapresence Method
I am an Embodiment Practitioner, a mother, and a woman shaped by my Congolese roots, my upbringing in France, and London—my home for the past two decades. My journey has been one of crossing cultures, navigating transitions, and moving through thresholds of self-discovery.
I’m here to walk with you in this work of remembering, reclaiming, and renewing.
Your inner wisdom is waiting. Let’s listen—together.
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SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES
At the heart of Upya Essence is a commitment to supporting women, groups, and communities through teaching and offering body-based practices that nurture wellbeing and empowerment.
Organisations We Work With Year-Round
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MamaSuze
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Minority matters
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Holloway Neighbourhood Group
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The Stress Project
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Bere Architecture