A programme of recorded classes, troubleshooting videos & other resources (e.g. single-movement teaching videos; written materials), this training enables you to build your ability to use (& understand) Essential Somatics® Movement's fundamental 3-part movement method, to combat pain, ease tension, breathe more fully, & improve your flexibility - without stress, strain, or stretching. 

The programme is designed to be taken at your own pace. It is very thorough, but you can also, if you choose, invest at any stage in weekly live classes (or 1-2-1 movement or clinical sessions) to supplement your learning, or hone your skills in addressing your particular soma.

  • 66 Videos

  • 0 Quizzes

  • 6 Worksheets

  • 1 File

Introduction to the SoMA Program

  • Please Read This Before You Start (Please Read Me! Required)

  • Welcome! (Please Watch Me!) (Required)

  • Moving Safely, Comfortably, and Effectively for YOU (Required)

  • How to Use this programme (please read!)

  • BONUS! "Breathing for Easier Movement" Workshop [1 of 3 classes]

  • "Breathing for Easier Movement" Workshop [2 of 3 classes]

  • "Breathing for Easier Movement" Workshop [3 of 3 classes]

  • AN IMPORTANT NOTE ON TERMINOLOGY

  • The 3 Stress Reflexes

  • LIVE class scehdules + Facebook private group link

  • Hanna Somatics Basic Bibliography

  • Stress & Trauma, Feelings & Emotions, Polyvagal Theory, & Hanna Somatics Q&A

Module 1: BREATH MORE, MOVE MORE: THE FOUNDATIONS OF GETTING RID OF PAIN AND TENSION

  • MOVEMENT CLASS 1 of 12

  • What is a 'soma'? What is Hanna Somatics, what is Essential Somatics?

  • The Short Front Reflex & Tight Back Reflex: how they feel, & why they exist!

  • Pandiculation: A Short Practical Intro

  • Sensing 1

  • MOVEMENT CLASS 2 of 12

  • Arch & Flatten

  • Moving Your Head in Somatics

  • SMA in a Nutshell

  • Sensing 2 - Arch & Flatten on your side

Module 2: THE SECRET TO PAIN-FREE, FLUID MOVEMENT: ENCOURAGING A SUPPLE CENTRE

  • MOVEMENT CLASS 3 of 12

  • Bracing, the "Senile Posture" & "Dark Vice"

  • Focus on the Washrag

  • Reach To the Top Shelf (RTTS) & Variations

  • MOVEMENT CLASS 4 of 12

  • Re-balancing your pelvis

  • Re-balancing the Back Lift

  • Focus on Arch & Curl

Module 3 (Part1): ADDRESS YOUR STRESS: EXPLORE ALL 3 REFLEXES IN YOUR SOMA

  • Movement Class 5 of 12

  • TBC: Practising Balance

  • Movement Meditation 1: Your four corners on a clockface

  • Movement Meditation 2: Your Relationship to Gravity

  • Movement Class 6 of 12

  • Side Bend focus: Seated & standing variations & guidance

  • Side Bend focus: Troubleshooting & variations 1 of 2

  • Side Bend focus: Troubleshooting & variations 2 of 2

Module 3 (Part 2): SOMA THEORY, SOMA PRACTICE: DEVELOPING YOUR PERSONAL APPROACH

  • Some Key Concepts in Somatic Education: Why Does This Stuff Matter?

  • Essential Somatics Principles

  • 3 short daily practices

  • Ideas for seated movements (simple movements to do at your desk)

Module 4: KEYS TO ADDRESSING PAIN WHEREVER IT SHOWS UP: CENTRE TO PERIPHERY

  • Movement Class 7 of 12

  • Movement Class 8 of 12

  • Centre to Periphery: Focus on Ribs, Jaw, Neck, etc. (1 of 3)

  • Centre to Periphery: Focus on Ribs, Jaw, Neck, etc. (2 of 3)

  • Centre to Periphery: Focus on Ribs, Jaw, Neck, etc. (3 of 3)

  • Short class for the Jaw (Extra)

  • SoMA short on hamstrings/quads, with notes on involving head/shoulders in basic movements

  • SoMA short on releasing hip flexors & related areas

Module 5: LET'S TWIST AGAIN! FOCUS ON TWISTS, TURNS, & OTHER IMPORTANT MOVEMENTS

  • Movement Class 9 of 12

  • The Human X

  • Class 10 of 12 - Inversion & Eversion

  • Inversion & Eversion basics

  • Class 11 of 12 - Walking & Tilt/Twist Reflex movements

  • Seated Twist

Module 6: CREATING A LIFETIME OF MOVING WITH GREATER EASE: DEVELOPING YOUR DAILY PRACTICE

  • The basics of a daily practice: Thinking About Your Daily practice - Part 1

  • Sample class 1 with suggestions (focus on Short Front Reflex)

  • Sample class 2 with suggestions (focus on Tight Back Reflexes)

  • Sample class 3 with suggestions (focus on Tilt/Twist Reflex)

  • Movement Class 12 of 12

BONUS: Somatics Relaxation Classes & Techniques

  • Relaxation 1 (55 minutes)

  • Relaxation audio class - 40mins

  • Short video of 2 x Rosenberg's exercises for the vagus nerve

  • Resource To Let Go & Relax

ADDITIONAL VIDEO RECORDED CLASSES & BONUS WORKSHOPS

  • BONUS: Three-class workshop: Breathe Away Tension

  • BONUS: Three classes for neck & shoulder pain

AUDIO RECORDED CLASSES

  • 30-minute audio class [four corners plus Arch & Flatten]

  • 73-minute audio class [RTTS, Side Bend]

  • 70-minute audio class [Building to A&F, BabyBL, A&Curl]

  • March 2022 [1] live class

  • March 2022 [2] live class

  • March 2022 [3] live class

  • April 2022 [4b] live class

  • April 2022 [6b] live class

  • April 13 2022 [5b] live class

  • April 20 2022 [7b] live class

  • May 2022 live class [8b]

Some links to other Certified Clinical Somatic Educators and other practitioners (eg Yoga)

  • Links to other Certified Clinical Somatic Educators

  • Links to other teachers and practices you might find beneficial

  • Sheffield Yoga School practices with sound

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