“The body is the temple of the spirit. Take care of it, listen to it, dance it, nourish it in the right way.” — as Gabrielle Roth, creator of the 5Rhythms method, said, our body is not simply an instrument, but the center of our existence — the bearer of emotions, thoughts, and needs. The SOMA Project: Second Brain is a seven-day immersive training course dedicated to youth workers, with the aim of promoting emotional regulation, personal resilience, and self-care as essential competences in educational work. Through a holistic approach that integrates somatic movement, yoga, mindfulness, creative expression, and mindful nutrition, the project offers practical tools to support the psycho-physical well-being of professionals, helping them to reconnect with their bodies and to develop a more authentic and sustainable presence in their work with young people. After the first edition of The SOMA Project, we clearly felt how necessary it was to continue this journey — not only to deepen the benefits that emerged, but also to respond to new needs raised by participants. There was a strong and shared request for safe spaces for emotional processing, practical tools for stress management, and deeper connections between body, mind, and health. For this reason, we have developed an expanded second edition — not just a repetition, but an evolution of the project. In this new version, we have enriched the program with new workshops that integrate somatic practices with approaches related to mindful nutrition, everyday body care, and creative connection through movement, rhythm, and artistic expression. At the core of this second version of The SOMA Project lies a fundamental aspect of our psycho-somatic well-being: the happiness hormones. The four happiness hormones — serotonin, oxytocin, dopamine, and endorphins — are essential to our well-being, motivation, relationships, and survival. We can stimulate their production through simple but meaningful daily actions that involve the body, mind, nutrition, and social relationships. These are natural chemicals produced by our bodies that deeply affect our mood, motivation, emotional connections, and our ability to face everyday challenges. Our primary focus is on the youth workers involved in the project. This diverse group includes both professionals and volunteers from the partner organizations, all committed to supporting people facing various social difficulties. Art offers a powerful path to healing, allowing people to express emotions and experiences that are difficult to put into words. Through creative processes such as painting, music, dance, or storytelling, participants can explore and release inner tensions, enhance self-awareness, and reconnect with their bodies and emotions. Combined with somatic practices and yoga, art provides a holistic approach to well-being, encouraging emotional expression and integration. This creative engagement supports emotional and mental healing, nurtures resilience, and helps build a sense of community and shared understanding among participants. All partner organizations share a deep commitment to well-being, social inclusion, and youth empowerment. They work daily in complex and vulnerable contexts where stress, marginalization, and lack of opportunities represent real and recurring challenges. For this reason, there is a strong need to move beyond a culture based on constant emergency and emotional pressure, and to embrace a more human, sustainable, and resilient approach. Our partnership aims to respond to this urgent need by offering concrete tools to promote the psycho-physical health of youth workers. Our goal is to support professionals working with young people in developing self-care and self-regulation competences, through practical tools that value the body as the link between emotion, energy, thought, and health. In particular, we aim to: -Promote emotional regulation as a core competence in youth work; -Strengthen personal resilience and well-being of youth workers; -Foster body awareness and somatic intelligence; and -Introduce daily self-care practices into the culture of youth work.