What is Apapacha Mama ?
The word Apapacha comes from Nahuatl (papatzoa) and literally means “to caress with the soul.” More than just a gesture, it suggests a deep, sincere presence — one that comforts and supports. As someone of Mexican origin, I carry this ancestral sensitivity at the heart of my practice, honoring the wisdom of care and embodied presence through life's transformations. Apapacha Mama is an individual, somatic support journey designed to help pregnant or postpartum women reconnect with their bodies, relieve tension, prepare for birth, or gently recover after it. What you’re living through is unique. This offering helps you meet it with clarity, embodiment, and care — placing you at the center of the process.
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Select 1 session, the 3-session journey, or the 5-session journey depending on the support you would like to receive.
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Clarify your focus together
Together you identify what could bring more comfort, preparation, or recovery at this stage.
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The sessions unfold at a pace that respects your pregnancy or postpartum moment and your energy.
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You take time to integrate what supports you into everyday life in a practical, grounded way.
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What kind of support does Apapacha Mama offer?
A time to come back to yourself, feel at home in your body, and move through motherhood with awareness
The word Apapacha comes from Nahuatl (papatzoa) and literally means “to caress with the soul.” More than just a gesture, it suggests a deep, sincere presence — one that comforts and supports.
Who are Apapacha Mama sessions for?
Pregnant women (any trimester) Postpartum women, from a few weeks to a few months after birth Women seeking comfort, reconnection, or better physical function during this transition No movement or somatic experience needed
What can we work on through Apapacha Mama?
Greater connection to your body, breath, and inner rhythm Relief from discomfort, fatigue, or stress Better preparation for birth through body awareness A gentle, supported return to your body after birth Clarity and grounding in your evolving identity as a mother
How does an Apapacha Mama session unfold?
Each session begins with a short check-in so Betzabel can understand how you are arriving and what would feel most supportive that day.
Depending on your needs, the session may include guided movement, gentle touch, breath and pelvic-floor exploration, postural support, and time for integration.
The pace and the proposals are always adapted to your pregnancy, your postpartum stage, and your energy in the moment.
What session options are available for Apapacha Mama?
The current booking options are 1 session (90 EUR), a 3-session journey (240 EUR), and a 5-session journey (390 EUR).
All three packages remain valid for 90 days.
If you would prefer to speak with Betzabel first, you can call her on +32 484 13 84 47.
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In this programme
Individualized guidance
Receive hands-on and verbal support shaped around your situation and questions.
Support developmental pathways
Bring attention to growth, organization, and learning processes across different stages of development.
Strengthen relational resources
Support confidence, regulation, and participation through clearer self-contact and social presence.
Pacing adapted to you
Work at a rhythm that respects your history, comfort, and current capacity.
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Practical
What facilities does Forest Lighthouse offer?
The centre includes two changing rooms, a small coffee and tea area, a kitchen for breaks, and a library with many books on movement, learning, and somatic practices. Mats and basic equipment are available on site.
How do I get to Forest Lighthouse?
Forest Lighthouse is located in Forest, Brussels, and is easy to reach by public transport, including tram 82 and bus 50. For detailed directions, please see the Visit page.
How accessible is the centre?
The main hall, Canopy Hall, currently requires taking stairs. The ground-floor studio is accessible for wheelchair users. If you need specific access support, please contact us in advance.
What should I bring?
Comfortable clothing is recommended. You are welcome to bring water and a notebook if you would like to take notes.
What kind of movement should I expect?
Depending on the activity, the work may happen on the floor, seated, standing, or in motion. The exact format is described on each event page.
When should I arrive?
We aim to begin activities on time, so we recommend arriving a few minutes early.
Can I come on my own?
Yes, absolutely. Many participants come on their own. You are also welcome to bring a friend.
Where can I park my bike?
You can park your bike at the entrance of the building.
General
What is Forest Lighthouse?
Forest Lighthouse is a centre for somatic and neurosomatic education in Brussels. We explore embodied learning through movement, perception, cognition, and emotional awareness. Our aim is to create the right conditions for learning so each person can discover and develop their abilities through direct experience.
What kinds of classes and trainings do you offer?
We organise workshops, regular classes, private sessions, and professional training programmes. These activities explore different approaches to embodied learning and movement, often with internationally recognised teachers and practitioners.
Who are the events and activities for?
Most activities are open to beginners unless stated otherwise. Somatic education is not about performance or flexibility. It is about learning through attention and exploration, at your own pace. If you have an injury or a particular condition, please let us know in advance.
Payment
What payment options do you offer?
Registration and payment usually happen online. If needed, we can also help you directly at the studio.
Are there extra fees and what is the cancellation policy?
Cancellation terms vary depending on the activity. Please check the event page for the details that apply.
What if a workshop is full?
You can ask to join the waiting list. We will contact you if a place becomes available.
Do you offer reduced rates?
If you are unemployed or in financial difficulty, you can contact us to request a reduced rate. Supporting documentation may be requested.
Can I receive an invoice?
Yes. If you need an invoice for professional or administrative purposes, please let us know.