The Sensory Awareness Foundation (SAF) is dedicated to carrying forward the legacy of Charlotte Selver’s work in Sensory Awareness — a practice that awakens presence, clarity, and responsiveness in daily life.
Our mission is twofold: to preserve the integrity of this life-affirming practice, and to expand its recognition as a credible, valuable approach to mindful living.
We bring this mission to life by supporting and fostering a range of activities and networks:
Support Leaders
Through the leader’s guild, promoting a comprehensive calendar and give visibility to their work in their own communities.
Share Teachings
Publishing resources, archiving Charlotte Selver’s legacy, and making the practice accessible worldwide.
Build Community
Creating spaces, online and in person, where people can experience the practice together.
Collaborate
Partnering with other organizations to expand the reach and credibility of Sensory Awareness.
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The Team
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Ephraim Williams
Ephraim was introduced to sensory awareness by Denise Gabriel in 2017 when he was 19 years old. After five years with the practice he began his journey to become a leader through the Selver Awareness Leadership Training Institute (S.A.L.T.I.). He now offers sensory awareness workshops both in person and via zoom. Ephraim’s commitment to sensing is linked with his commitment to God and community. This practice offers a connection to self that he believes can awaken you to the divine intention for your life- all we need to do is listen.
Misty Hannah
Misty feels Sensory Awareness as a living practice. She is the founder/director of Compassionate Accompaniment CIC, a not for profit helping individuals and communities create compassionate care practices through Sensory Awareness and somatic movement. She is a qualified, registered, insured Somatic Movement Educator and Qi Gong/Taiji practitioner. She holds a Masters Degree in Dance and Somatic Well Being from University of Central Lancashire and is a registered professional member of ISMETA. Misty is a Sensory Awareness Leader and an End of Life Companion with a focus on grief support.
Ayana Amoa
Ayana Amoa | Sensory awareness has deepened my intimacy and appreciation for everything around me, from the gentle touch of the wind on my cheek to the subtle sound of change falling to the ground. This practice has helped me see myself in all that exists and connect with the aliveness that is within us.
As a leader, my purpose in this work is about giving people back the parts of themselves that they have missed and in that growing in the ever-evolving experience of living and responding to what is being revealed in the moment.
“All that you touch you change. All that you change changes you. The only lasting truth is change.” ~Octavia Butler
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Megan Oots
Megan lives in Brooklyn, NY with her partner, Ryan, and their two dogs, Yogi and Lorna. She began practicing sensory awareness in 2009, and has remained deeply connected to the practice ever since. What began as a personal exploration has grown into a meaningful part of how she moves through the world.
In 2019, Megan pursued leadership certification, and in 2026, she joined the Sensory Awareness Foundation’s Board of Directors. She approaches her work with openness and care, creating space for others to explore their own experiences with curiosity and compassion. She offers both private and group sessions. To book a session or simply introduce yourself, please email.