SoMA Essentials

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.

37 Videos
0 Quizzes
3 Worksheets
1 File

SoMA Essentials: WELCOME MODULE

Please Read This Before You Start (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
SoMA live class schedules + Facebook private group link
Hanna Somatics - A Basic Bibliography
Pain's NOT in your mind - it's in your brain, and your gut! Stress/trauma, feelings/emotions, polyvagal theory, neuroscience & Hanna Somatics!

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

CORE MOVEMENT CLASS 1
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
CORE MOVEMENT CLASS 2
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

CORE MOVEMENT CLASS 3
Bracing, the "Senile Posture" & "Dark Vice"
Focus on the Washrag
Reach To the Top Shelf (RTTS) & Variations
CORE MOVEMENT CLASS 4
Re-balancing your pelvis
Re-balancing the Back Lift
Focus on Arch & Curl
BONUS for SoMA Essentials: Introducing the Side Bend - 1 of 2
BONUS for SoMA Essentials: Introducing the Side Bend - 2 of 2 (seated/standing)
BONUS for SoMA Essentials: A sample short daily practice

LIVE class recordings (2022)

SoMA live class 1 [2022]
SoMA live class 2 [March 2022]
SoMA live class 3 [end March 2022]
SoMA live class 4 [April 2022]
SoMA live class 6 [April 2022]
SoMA live class 5 [13 April 2022]
SoMA live class 7 [April 2022]
SoMA live class 8 [May 2022]

Bonus videos for SoMA Essentials members

Short on releasing hip flexors/glutes
Short on hamstring/quads, also neck/shoulders in fundamental movements
Short lesson on movements to ease how you sit (e.g. at your desk)
Resource To Let Go - Relaxation audio

Bonus: Sheffield Yoga School Relaxation with AUM (Om)

Relaxation with AUM audio link