When You Feel Disconnected From Your Body, Pottery Can Gently Bring You Back
Sometimes we go numb. We dissociate. We live in our heads. Whether it’s trauma, anxiety, overwork, or chronic stress, we stop feeling safe in our own bodies—and start navigating life from the neck up. That disconnection can be hard to notice. And even harder to repair.
At The Clay Hole in Draper, Utah, we offer something simple but powerful: a safe, sensory experience that reconnects you with your body through soft, rhythmic movement. You don’t have to talk or explain. You just show up—and the clay helps you remember how to feel again.
Pottery Is Tactile, Grounding, and Somatic
Working with clay is a body-first process. It pulls your awareness into your hands. Into texture. Temperature. Pressure. Motion. You don’t have to force it. You just let your nervous system begin to settle. And slowly, your body starts to feel like yours again.
- Weekly structure that gently reintroduces physical presence
- Low-stimulation, calm environment ideal for nervous system regulation
- 500+ glazes and 100 underglazes for sensory exploration
- No judgment, no performance—just grounded, supportive space
- Flexible, month-to-month memberships with pause options
You don’t have to feel whole before you arrive. You just have to come. Let pottery help guide you back into your body—gently, at your pace. See Membership Options & Prices
When You Can’t Think Your Way Into Healing, Pottery Steps In
Healing doesn’t always happen through words. It happens through touch. Rhythm. Repetition. And pottery offers all of that, gently and consistently. When your brain is too overwhelmed to help, let your body take the lead. Clay knows how to hold you there.
“I didn’t even realize how far from my body I’d drifted. But pottery made me slow down, touch, breathe. It brought me back to earth.” — Clay Hole Member
According to the National Library of Medicine, somatic art practices like pottery help reestablish body awareness and presence, especially in those who’ve experienced trauma or sensory overload.
Conclusion
If your body has felt distant—or even unsafe—pottery offers a gentle, grounded way to come back. No pressure. No expectations. Just a soft rhythm that welcomes you into the present moment.
Join a Class and Come Back Into Your Body
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I feel disconnected or numb?
That’s actually very common here. Pottery helps you reconnect slowly, without pressure.
Do I have to be comfortable in groups?
No. We welcome quiet processing. You can work independently and take breaks as needed.
Is this a trauma-informed space?
Yes. Many of our members come for emotional regulation. Our staff is compassionate and low-pressure.