LIO0026 - Gentle Somatic Movement for Pain Relief
Course Description
Experience freedom from chronic muscular pain, stress, injuries and tension by retraining your nervous system with Hanna Somatic Movement. This evidence-based self-care and mindfulness practice has been shown to alleviate neck and lower back pain. Benefits are experienced by people of all ages including athletes. These natural, gentle, safe movements help maximize flexibility, strength and balance and restore freedom of movement. Join me and experience these movements and freedom from pain. Since the movements in this class are practiced both sitting, and lying on the floor, it is important that you have enough mobility to be able to lay down and rise up again. Bring a mat or blanket and a pillow for comfort. Dress in comfortable, loose-fitting clothes.
Course Outline
Week I
- Brief history of Somatic Education.
- Determine specific issues students would like to address during the course.
- Teach people to always move slowly, in comfort, with the least amount of effort and always following any personal medical directives.
Introduce:
- Diaphragmatic breathing,
- Seated chair movements for neck & hips,
- Pelvis and lower back movements while lying down.
Week 2 - 6
- Review previous movements in each class and making any necessary corrections.
- Introduce one or two new movements each week.
- Teach people how to adapt movements to their work environment, lifestyle and particular needs, while developing a deeper internal awareness of posture and holding patterns.
Instructor:
Jacqui Neurauter is certified as a teacher in Somatic Movement Education.
Notes
Since the movements in this class are practiced both sitting, and lying on the floor, it is important that you have enough mobility to be able to lay down and rise up. Bring a mat or blanket and one or two pillows for comfort.
Learner Objectives:
- Learn basic principles of how Hanna Somatic Exercises changes the muscular system by changing the central nervous system that becomes compromised resulting in what Thomas Hanna refers to as sensory-motor amnesia.
- Gain a deeper internal awareness of their body, including postural and habitual holding patterns contributing to stiffness and pain.
- Learn a series of simple, gentle and slow movements to help release various constricted muscles.
- Empower students to establish their own practice as they enjoy the newfound freedom, ease and comfort that ensues.
Instructor, Jacqui Neurauter is certified as a teacher in Somatic Movement Education.
