Somatics (so-ma-tiks) n. – The art and science of inter-relational process between awareness, biological function, and environment, all three factors being understood as a synergistic whole: the field of somatics.
During the two workshops we will study:
§ How brain controls muscles
§ Conscious control and reset how the brain and muscles communicate
§ Control muscles of the back, stomach and waist (workshop #1)
§ Control trunk rotation, muscles of hip joint, neck, shoulders (workshop #2)
§ Most importantly, how to release your own pain!
What to expect:
§ Slow movements that strengthen relationship between the brain tissue and muscles
§ Gentle movements that explore the relationship between different body parts
§ Movements are performed mostly lying down on the back, side or stomach that bring awareness to the core of the body
§ The best brain exercise you ever experienced!
Somatics movements are slow, gentle and appropriate for all ages and flexibility levels.
Aging is not inevitable but avoidable, never stop moving.
“Developed by Thomas Hanna (1928-1990), Somatic Education is a system of sensory-motor (sensation and movement) education with clinical application to elimination of chronic, non-malignant musculo-skeletal and nerve pain, the improvement of movement health and the reversal of certain effects of aging upon movement and physical comfort.”
– wikipedia.org
Saturdays, May 18, June 15 2013
9am – 12am
$35 for 1 or $60 for both
‘Inspire Yoga’ at Spoonstudio, Eastern Passage
http://www.spoonstudio.org
To reserve your space contact Ye
@ 902 412-0281 xixiyz@gmail.com
Limited to 8!
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I discovered Somatics inadvertently through a back care class Ye taught as a substitute for the regular teacher in a local studio this past summer. Intrigued by the slow intentional movement and how good it felt, I signed up for two more classes in the fall. 10 sessions later, the low back pain and shoulder strain from sedentary work have subsided, I am slowly getting stronger without trying too hard. This approach to body care might seem boring at first, but don’t underestimate the benefit of slow intentional movement. The process of letting your body relax, then waking up the muscles that need to work with just the right amount of effort gradually spills over into everyday life. Not only did the pain ease, I’m more conscious now about how I move and how I am positioned when not moving. It’s easier to avoid the strain when you can feel what’s happening. Ye makes this practice fun and she definitely cares about her students. She is dedicated to teaching people how to move well and care for their bodies. Thanks Ye for introducing Somatics in a wider circle.
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Thanks John, see you in class soon!
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