Somatic Integration

The term Somatic means ‘embodied’ or ‘of the body’ is mostly inspired by the innovative work of Moshe Feldenkrais and Eleanor Criswell Hanna.

Feldenkrais ‘s work is based on expanding the self-image through movement sequences that bring attention to the parts of the self that are out of awareness, the Method enables one to include more consciousness and awareness in one’s functioning movements. Students become more aware of their habitual neuromuscular patterns and rigidities and expand options for new ways of moving.

By increasing sensitivity the Feldenkrais Method aims at assisting its users to live their lives more fully, efficiently and comfortably.

Where muscles can become tight or restricted due to development reasons, habitual patterns, emotional stress, injuries or trauma, small, slow and gentle movements are used to re-educate the brain so that it can relax and move these muscles more functionally.

In Parallel to Feldenkrais' work, Somatics Yoga was developed by Professor Eleanor Criswell Hanna, founder of The Novato Institute for Somatic Research and Training.

Somatic Integrative Yoga

Somatic Integrative Yoga is a creative invitation to gently and mindfully use movement and posture as therapeutic modalities, in an approach that aims at re-educating the way our brain senses and moves the muscles.

The Benefits

• Improves mobility, strength and posture.
• Reduces neuromuscular pain and symptoms related to chronically-tight muscles such as headaches, frozen shoulder, and breathing difficulties.
• Creates greater body awareness.