6/1/24 Zoom Class: Basic Somatic Movements and Variations

I'm often asked what I do for my own somatic movement routine. My favorite thing to do is to create variations of the basic somatic movements. I often start with Arch & Flatten and then begin playing around with ways I can create variations. For example, I may do Arch & Flatten with long straight legs, and as I inhale and Arch, I also plantarflex my feet. As I exhale and Flatten, I also dorsiflex my feet. This is illustrated in this class. In the movement of Lateral Flexion, I guided the class to start in the regular way, focusing on the contraction, and then I guided participants to focus on the lengthening aspect of the movement. My goal was to expand ways people can keep their somatic movements interesting and creative. It is also good for the brain to organize movements using different myofascial combinations. This class contains quite a few variations of our fundamental Hanna Somatic Movements with a few new movements thrown in, including a wonderful movement for the pelvic floor. Many thanks to Jacqui Neurauter for being our model. We have many requests to have a model so if people get lost they can take a peek.

[@cinmac3]

Thank Susan and Jackie.

[@somaticsforyou]

You are very welcome.

[@somaticsforyou]

Thank you.

[@hanamink]

Thank you both! ❤

[@somaticsforyou]

You are very welcome.

[@darlenecarman7644]

thank you really enjoyed the lesson

[@somaticsforyou]

You're very welcome.

[@charquilter]

Thank you.

[@somaticsforyou]

You're welcome.

[@somaticsforyou]

You're welcome.

[@juliaschauerte3576]

Thank you

[@somaticsforyou]

You're very welcome.