Clinical Somatics, Uncategorized

Module 4/6

After another 6 months of practical work, researching functional and structural disorders and writing up case studies, my 4th module is coming up this month. Last time my class met for an intensive week, we learned protocols that make up the 'shoulder magic': a set of assisted pandiculations concentrated around the shoulder girdle to help… Continue reading Module 4/6

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Running and Walking somatically

You might run and experience soreness in one knee. You might run and feel your shoulders get really tight. You might run and feel like you're not moving forward. You might run and your lower back tenses up afterwards. There's something for you. It's called Somatic Movement Education.

Classes

Renew refresh recalibrate!

I am teaching a new ongoing Somatic Movement class at Live & Breathe Pilates on Tuesday evenings! We start at 8.30pm, work and explore for an hour and hopefully all have a wonderful sleep after... Don't be afraid of the late start, the days are getting longer and in no time it will still be… Continue reading Renew refresh recalibrate!

Clinical Somatics

Is this you? Maybe it’s time to learn about your back

Pause for a moment. Next time you are waiting to cross a busy road, just a bit late for work, pause. Have a look at your feet. Where are the toes facing to? Check in with your back. Does your lower back feel a bit tense? Do you squeeze your buttocks and your shoulder blades?… Continue reading Is this you? Maybe it’s time to learn about your back

Clinical Somatics

Clinical Somatic Education sessions

Before our next module, we are to practice and refine our 'Clinical Lesson #1' skills on a number of people, so I am offering sessions in my studio at a small fee. I have a good few signed up for it already, and am really excited about this work. One session lasts between 60-75min and… Continue reading Clinical Somatic Education sessions

Clinical Somatics

The first module of Clinical Somatic Education is finished!

I spent this week with 13 fellow students from England, Austria, Norway and Denmark and the teaching team under direction of Martha Peterson (comprised of American, Norwegian, Irish, English and Slovenian), and what an eventful week it was! The 3 year training in Clinical Somatic Education is held in beautiful York (worth a visit!). Our… Continue reading The first module of Clinical Somatic Education is finished!

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Delay at SOMA

Due to a water damage, the scheduling of classes at the studio will be delayed.I am currently updating my Reformer qualifications with Joyce Gavin from Progressive Pilates Academy. I am very happy to be overseen by a teacher who's standards of spine care are up to date with current biomechanical research without sacrificing the traditions… Continue reading Delay at SOMA