About The Almaz Institute
Founded by Elen Awalom, The Almaz Institute is dedicated to cultivating leadership through somatic coherence and embodied practice.
We believe that true leadership emerges when our internal state is aligned with our external actions. By integrating the wisdom of the body with cognitive strategy, we help leaders navigate complexity with grace and resilience.
Our Influences & Practice
- •Somatic Experiencing
- •Body-Mind Centering
- •The Tao of Trauma
- •Authentic Relating
Offerings
Tailored support for individuals, professionals, and organizations
Somatic Coaching (Individuals)
Practical support for emotional regulation, communication, and presence.
- •Nervous system regulation strategies
- •Communication & relational intelligence
- •Support navigating stress, conflict, decision-making
- •Grounded emotional processing
- •Clear action steps and structured accountability
- •Strengthening boundaries, self-trust, and relational clarity
Embodied Leadership Training
Leadership grounded in clarity, emotional steadiness, and relational harmony.
- •Nervous-system-aware leadership
- •More effective communication under pressure
- •Conflict navigation and repair
- •Relational intelligence that improves team cohesion
- •Presence that fosters trust and psychological safety
- •Decision-making clarity and reduced reactivity
Organizational Workshops & Consulting
Comprehensive solutions for companies, nonprofits, startups, and institutions.
- •Nervous-system-aware culture building
- •Improved communication norms
- •Regulation tools for teams under chronic stress
- •Leadership presence training
- •Repair and conflict resolution frameworks
- •Long-term relational intelligence development
What Clients Say
"Ēlen's grounding presence has been a major catalyst for several critical decisions in my life, including changing career paths, and repairing and strengthening family ties. Over the course of working with her, I've repeatedly found her intuition nudging me towards asking, and answering, the key questions I often don't even realize I'm avoiding or distorting, all while maintaining a gentle, insistent curiosity that reminds me: my first priority is never to abandon myself. She is the first person I've felt comfortable crying with, and with whom I've experienced (and even understood!) serious somatic release with, since childhood. I am so grateful for Ēlen helping make my body a safer, saner, and calmer place to live in."
Eric Stein
Founder & CEO
"Tonight’s group session was truly amazing! From the very beginning, Ēlen facilitated a very calm, peaceful and relaxing session that brought so much joy to my soul. I am still smiling. My goodness!! And while doing the breathing techniques, my headache suddenly disappeared. In addition to this we were able to dialogue about the present social realities and connect with other like-minded individuals in other cities. Right now, I feel so calm, and much more resilient and full of happiness. I am truly thankful for this session and I am ready to go higher in my goals and aspirations for the week. God bless."
Mark Milliard
Executive
"I came to work with Elen because I’ve been holding onto early childhood trauma for decades that has created tremendous suffering in my body. She very lovingly created a space that made it safe for me to let go of these patterns. I was able to emotionally release in ways that I’ve never been able to and also connect with a greater calm and ease in my body. I’m incredibly grateful for Elen’s support on my journey of healing and awakening."
Chetan Nandakumar
AI Founder and CEO
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