...by Merce CunninghamIf a dancer dances - which is not the same as having theories about dancing or wishing to dance or trying to dance or remembering in his body someone else's dance - but if the dancer dances, everything is there.... our ecstasy in dance comes from the possible gift of freedom, the exhilarating… Continue reading A quote that came up for me teaching class today
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High Anxiety – get started with movement for more ease
In my 10 years of teaching Somatic Movement Education, I came across many people with mild to severe, medicated anxiety. The physical expressions of this range from teeth grinding, restlessness or inability to move, strong muscular tension that holds the ribcage, neck and shoulders immobile, breath holding, pins and needles, etc. With the body always… Continue reading High Anxiety – get started with movement for more ease
Essential Somatics Fundamentals Weekend | March 9th/10th
I am delighted to announce that I will teach an Essential Somatics Fundamentals Weekend together with my colleague Colm McDonnell. We both are involved in the Essential Somatics Movement Teacher training for a while now as trainers, and are really looking forward to sharing this rich and exiting weekend course with you. The weekend course… Continue reading Essential Somatics Fundamentals Weekend | March 9th/10th
Somatics in Rathmines!
To start the year with ease and grace, I am offering a workshop on Sunday January 21st at 4pm in Rathmines! We will meet in Rathgar Junior School on Grosvenor Road and bring our attention to any patterns of bracing and those old niggling tensions we find hard to shift. This workshop will be suitable… Continue reading Somatics in Rathmines!
Intero-what?
Interoception is a purely somatic function and skill.Read this great article about how it helps you in decision making! What I see in a lot of my clients is that when their self-perception refines through their movement practice and the strategies of paying attention to themselves, their decision making becomes less rash, rushed and more… Continue reading Intero-what?
What’s in store for 24?
As we have entered the darkest part ofthe year and looking forward to midwinter this month, I have started dreaming up what I will offer in 2024. We had so much fun in the ballet classes, so inquiries have been made and I have found a local space I can offer a ballet class in,… Continue reading What’s in store for 24?
Download Class Collections now on Payhip!
You can find some collections of movement practices and a full class now to download via payhip. This is a convenient and quick way to access different programs I have recorded in the last few years, to use when you have time (even if it is in the middle of the night!). Note that Payhip… Continue reading Download Class Collections now on Payhip!
Somatic Neck and Shoulder Relief at YOGA DUBLIN
At the end of May, I will teach an in person workshop at Yoga Dublin and you're warmly invited to join me!This workshop is open to beginners, especially those who are practicing Yoga or Pilates. Book now
Post Easter workshop!
Better Breathing with Somatics online workshop on April 15th at 2pm GMT+1: get your ribs moving and enjoy effortless breathing!
New Foundations in Somatics course starting soon!
We welcome the spring energy with a new Foundations online course on Tuesday evenings, starting March 7th! This beginner course is your introduction into Hanna Somatics based movements, streamlined for the 21st century. I have refined what I teach and how I teach it since I started offering this course in 2014 and you can… Continue reading New Foundations in Somatics course starting soon!