Somatic Enneagram Work

Many people who’ve explored the Enneagram know it as a tool for personality typing—what’s often called the “Enneagram of Personality.” It’s the version you’ve heard about at a dinner party or in an HR training—the one where we identify our type, learn our strengths and weaknesses, and maybe try to manage our quirks a little better.

That’s helpful—but it’s just the beginning.

The deeper work of the Enneagram isn’t about labeling ourselves or others. It’s not about becoming a “better version” of your type. It’s about recognizing that these patterns—your type structure—are not who you truly are. They are well-worn strategies your system has used to survive, to succeed, and to stay safe.

Through Somatic Enneagram work, especially using the Marion Gilbert Method, we go beyond mental understanding. We bring the body into the conversation. Your nervous system, your breath, your posture—these all carry the imprints of your Enneagram type. When we learn to sense and feel these patterns in real time, we gain the ability to soften them. To release them.

This work isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about building a new kind of presence: grounded, awake, and deeply aligned with your true self. Over time, you’ll begin to live with more clarity, compassion, and choice—not just reacting from old habits, but responding from a place of freedom and peace.

Yes, there will be resistance. That’s part of the journey. But with support, practice, and intention, transformation is not only possible—it’s deeply life-giving. If you’re ready to move beyond self-awareness into true inner work, I’d be honored to walk with you.

Three Truths About Transforming Your Inner Life

The body holds what the mind alone cannot access.


The Somatic Enneagram work recognizes that our type patterns live not just in our thoughts and behaviors, but also in our nervous systems and physical bodies. By tuning into bodily sensations, postures, and energetic patterns, we gain access to unconscious material that can’t be reached through thinking alone. This opens the door to deeper healing and embodied transformation.

Transformation begins with awareness, not effort.


 Rather than trying to fix ourselves or force change, the Somatic Enneagram invites us to bring compassionate attention to our automatic patterns. As we notice and feel what’s happening in the present moment—without judgment—we create space for new possibilities to emerge. Lasting transformation grows from presence, not pressure.

True freedom comes from integration, not escape.

The work isn’t about rising above our personality or abandoning our humanity—it’s about becoming more fully ourselves. Through spiritual inquiry and somatic awareness, we begin to integrate all parts of who we are: body, heart, and mind. This integrated presence allows us to live with more authenticity, connection, and spiritual depth.

Your Six-Session Somatic Enneagram Journey

The Somatic Enneagram Journey offers a rich and intentional container for deep inner work, blending spiritual direction, somatic inquiry, and the wisdom of the Enneagram. Whether you're new to the Somatic Enneagram or ready to go deeper, these sessions are designed to help you reconnect with your true self and live with greater clarity, presence, and purpose.

Six Sessions |$1950.00 | A personalized, embodied path to inner transformation

What’s Included:

1 Introductory Session + 1 Enneagram Landing Session

(1 hour each)
 We begin by grounding our work in your unique Enneagram type and subtype.
Together, we’ll explore your core patterns, verify your type through guided inquiry, and set a clear intention for our journey.
✓ Enneagram and subtype testing included
✓ Personalized exploration of your history, instincts, and early imprints

3 One-on-One Spiritual Guidance Sessions

(1 hour each)
 These sessions offer customized spiritual direction based on your type’s core structure. You'll receive:
✓ Tailored teachings and insights based on your Enneagram type
✓ Guided contemplative and somatic practices
✓ Ongoing reflection and spacious conversation for your inner work

2 Somatic Enneagram Facilitation Sessions

(1 hour each)
 These are focused somatic sessions using the Marion Gilbert Method. We will work with the body’s intelligence to identify and gently shift long-held patterns of reactivity and defense.
✓ Body-centered inquiry and nervous system awareness
✓ Deep somatic presence practices
✓ Support in releasing what no longer serves you

You’ll Also Receive:

  • Ongoing encouragement, insights, and access to Aaron between sessions

  • A compassionate, grounded space where your growth is witnessed and supported

  • Practices and reflections to continue between sessions


    This is more than just a series of sessions—it’s a sacred space to explore who you are beyond the patterns, and who you are becoming.
    If you’re ready to step into a more spacious, grounded, and awakened life, I’d be honored to guide you.

Have Questions or Are You Ready To Start?

Whether you are ready to begin or if you have some questions, I do a free first call to discuss next steps.
Find a time below to schedule yourself.

 
 
 

Learn More About Your Facilitator:

Aaron Manes is a Certified Teacher and Faculty Member for the Marion Gilbert Method of the Somatic Enneagram as well as an Accredited Professional with the International Enneagram Association. Aaron is a Spiritual Director, healer, and maker of room for new faith expression. He is a speaker and panelist for new and emerging spaces among multiple denominations and is a preferred Spiritual Director for many non-profits who pursue growth for their members; specifically organizations with a LGBTQ+, Faith Deconstruction and Emerging Leadership emphasis.