Somatic Moves and Dreams

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​This class is all about deep myo-fascial release through slow intentional movement paired with somatic inquiry, awareness, and reflection. The purpose of the class is relaxation and bringing the body space and time in a new way. 

 

Each class will focus on a specific area of the body: ribcage, pelvis, feet, shoulders, jaw, neck, etc. Sometimes we will work more than one area if it serves the myo-fascial chain. 

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As I lead the moves, I also cue to notice your thoughts, images and sensations. At the end of the session, we take a few minutes of stillness. This dreamtime can bring thoughts that range from daily to-do lists, to deeper and older material, or messages from parts of you that come forward from the quiet and slower pace. 

 

That material is part of the medicine of this practice. After the movement and dreamtime, you're prompted to journal to a few questions designed specifically for this work. You'll experience deep relaxation and gain a sense of connection and curiosity. You may experience emotional releases during or after, making the journal an integral element in the work. 

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The ideal location for this class is with a yoga mat on the floor. We need the support of the floor and gravity to really support the spine. Some of the exercises will be done seated. Some of the movements include standing. 

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You always have the option to just listen to the cues, imagine the movements, and to connect with your body. 

 

Keywords for this class: somatic awareness, nervous system regulation, rewiring, dreamwork, somatic pyschology, shifting held tension, myofascial release, somatic exploration, stress release, joint care, coherence, deep relaxation

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