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Give the gift of self-directed learning

For my course starting January 8th 2018, I will also have the recorded audio from every class on offer - together with a 45min video call one to one as a package! Who is this for? My class in on a Monday morning at 10am, so not everyone is able to come to it. But… Continue reading Give the gift of self-directed learning

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An audio class recording adventure on Bandcamp is on it’s way..

In my last Mindful Movement - Introducing Hanna Somatics course, I have started recording the classes to send it to the participants - something that is never really done when you go to a class (yes, generally, you should come back rather than practice at home for free, right?)! My clients find the recordings very helpful… Continue reading An audio class recording adventure on Bandcamp is on it’s way..

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New 6 week block starting next week!

If you want to learn a few movements that can serve as a basis to your movement practice, be welcome in my next course of Somatic Movement! Next block of classes starting next week Thursday. All classes are available to drop in, but you're also welcome to book them as a course. Priority is given… Continue reading New 6 week block starting next week!

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Back at University of Limerick!

I'm delighted to be invited back as a guest lecturer at University of Limerick next week. I'll be working with the Master of Arts Contemporary Dance Performance students on alignment, effortless and efficient movement as a basis for their complex challenges they are facing as professional dancers. I am currently the only practitioner in the… Continue reading Back at University of Limerick!

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Upcoming Workshop Series

A shout out for my upcoming Saturday Somatics Series at Live&Breathe Pilates in the City Centre - we will start this Saturday with movements to relax the back. The Series is divided into 4 monthly workshops, each with a different theme and we start with the back, followed by the hips, shoulders and finish with… Continue reading Upcoming Workshop Series

Clinical Somatics, thoughts

What happens in a Clinical Lesson?

I was lucky to have my friend and professional dancer Karen Gleeson and photographer Angie Pappas Constable with me in my office to give you a glimpse of how a Clinical lesson might look like. I think Angie took some beautiful photos - check out her street photography work here: www.angieconstable.com , so I want… Continue reading What happens in a Clinical Lesson?

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What people say about Somatics

Or better - what people say in and after a class! I got so much out of it! My hip feels much more mobile, my back feels looser! My shoulders are relaxed! My bowels are very happy! Sometimes it's a smile, a surprised look or an Ooooh! I have updated the website with some feedback… Continue reading What people say about Somatics

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Saturday Somatics Series: Untangling….

We have the dates fixed for our Saturday Somatics Series at Live & Breathe Pilates! This series of short one off workshops has a different theme each time. We will start with Untangling your back pain, move on to Untangling tight hips, third in line are your tense shoulders and last but not least Sciatica… Continue reading Saturday Somatics Series: Untangling….

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How to practice Somatic Movement

Following a discussion about principles and some philosophy of Somatic Movement with a client this morning, here are some thoughts about how to use Somatic Movement for real change. Thomas Hanna was a true pioneer in his way of connecting the dots and I'm grateful to learn slowly to 'see how he sees' by exploring,… Continue reading How to practice Somatic Movement

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New course starting soon

I hope 2017 has started well for everyone reading. My Christmas break was all about taking time out for our little family and myself, in preparation for a busy year ahead. Making plans, writing out what needs to be finished by what date... a year really isn't that long! I would like to invite you… Continue reading New course starting soon