Thoracic Nerve Flossing
This practice puts the other tissues in a supporting role in favor of mobilizing, and gaining awareness of our nerves. Especially the ones that exit t…
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Yinversion
We don't usually think about inversions in Yin. So to introduce them into a mild practice takes a bit of creativity and, in this case a bolster and a …
The Hip Flexors and the Heart
This is a practice for the anatomy geek. For someone who learns by feeling and experiencing. We will explore the fabled psoas, the primary hip flexor.
Somatic Yin for Neck and Shoulder Pain
This practice really focuses on the sides of the neck. You know, those muscles that get so tender and tight? When the sternocleidomastoid get's cranky…
Resistance and Acceptance
While you marinate in juicy poses targeting the hips, we will explore a the duality of resistance and acceptance. You will have an opportunity to disc…
Thoracic Expression
The upper back is an area that can be a big source of tension and even pain. We also have a fair amount of cultural baggage around the appropriate way…
Hip Flexor Relief
We will explore hip flexor pain and stiffness through the lens of somatics, stretching, awareness, neuro motor training and regulation.
This practic…
Deep Hip Learning
The hip is more than a collection of tissues. It's a unique and complicated element of the embodied self. In this practice we combine a somatic lesson…
As I am Meant to Be
At the start of the new year. Most of us are looking forward and hoping to make some postive changes for the future. I offer this practice as a framew…
Your Shoulder Without Agenda
This gentle but powerful practice explores a concept as well as the shoulder through movement and mindfulness. Your practice will be supported by a si…
Time to Breathe
This practice is a purposeful exploration of the breath in simple, restorative postures. You'll be introduced to a strategy that primes you for deep l…
Rehabilitating the Body Image
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Cherish Your Knees
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Getting to Know Your Back: Part 4
If you are a movement geek like me, you will be blown away by the simple complexity of this somatic experience. Prepare to feel stuff you may not have…
Getting to Know Your Back: Part 3
In this practice, we will explore another layer of the experience of the back, the Thoraco Lumbar Fascia. I am fascinated by fascia and have spent a g…