Somatic Movement classes

Somatic movement is a gentle retraining of our neuromuscular system in order to regain voluntary muscular control and to learn new and more efficient ways to use our muscles for long-term changes to our bodies. This can be a helpful practice to counteract repetitive movements (such as habitual movement patterns like typing, hammering, or repetitive movements like playing a musical instrument or sports), to help alleviate chronic muscular pain or contraction, or in general, just to feel good! It is also an effective alternative to traditional stretching and beautifully complements yoga or pilates. I believe anyone can benefit from somatic movement classes. Somatics addresses the three basic brain reflexes and functional posture reflexes. One, called Red Light, addresses a stooped posture (subconscious response to fear or danger) and the muscles of the front of the body; one called Green Light addresses the sway back posture and the muscles of the back of the body; and one called Trauma which addresses contracted muscles on one side of the body. These protective reflexes can occur in an instant from some type of accident, or can have taken years to develop. Either way, distorted postural reflexes can turn into habituations which can inhibit movements and activities we love doing. Somatic movement is a wonderful way to release these patterns and regain that ease of movement!

For more information on somatic movement, visit www.associationforhannasomaticeducation.com/learn-more .