Come join the MOVEment and feel the difference!!!

 

SOMATICS  

PAIN RELIEF THROUGH MOVEMENT  

 

Somatics is a gentle movement-based practice, that targets the root cause of most chronic pain: being our brains and the way we adapt to life, stress and trauma, through unconscious habituated movement patterns. Over time, muscles learn how to stay contracted and slowly our brains ability to sense, control and relax our muscles diminishes. This leads to what is called "Sensory Motor Amnesia." Meaning a loss of voluntary control of our muscles.

Somatic movement offers a unique appoach to re-wiring the brain to muscle connection, and putting your brain back in control of movement. Through this safe and gentle practice, you will learn to observe areas of the body where movement is restricted and areas of the body where there is freedom of movement. Working from center to periphery, using a series of movements called "Pandiculations" you will begin to release large groups of muscles back to their orignal length and function. By working at the level of the "Sensory Motor Nervous System" you will be able to create more immediate and lasting changes in increased muscle length and function. Somatics is not about working harder. It's about slowing down and giving the brain the time to sense what is happening internally. Therefore, increasing our ability to move more intelligently, more efficiently and with greater ease and joy. 

The benefits of this practice are many and include: tools to safely and effectively reverse the causes of chronic pain, renewed muscle control, and greater strength and flexibility. Improved walking, posture, and breathing. As well as helping to reduce stress, anxiety and trauma.

 

UPCOMING CLASSES: 

 

Somatic Movement Introductory Class

Thursday September.26th 7:00pm - 8:15 pm 

Unfolding Body 3276 2 St, Cumberland, BC

Cost: $25

Pre-registration required

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Calm Your Nerves 4 Week Series

October.21st - November.11th 7:30pm - 8:30 pm

The Abbey Studio, 3273 First Street Cumberland

Cost: $90

Pre-registration required

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Somatic Movement 4 Week Series

October.8th - October.29th 5:30pm - 6:45 pm

Unfolding Body 3276 2 St, Cumberland, BC

Cost: $100

Pre-registration required

Registration Closed

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Please stay tuned for upcoming events

 

 

NEW OFFERINGS: 

 

CALM YOUR NERVES PRIVATE SESSIONS 

Are you dealing with stress, anxiety, overwhelm or burnout?
 
Do you prefer to work one on one either in person or online? In these private sessions, we will begin by creating a sense of saftey and understaning that will have you feeling met exactly where you are at. Then you will be guided through a series of slow and gentle movements, that will help to balance and regulate your nervous system quickly and easily. These sessions are all about empowering you with tools for when you feel nervous, anxious, out of control, or overwhelmed. These practices will help bring you back to a calmer and clearer state of body and mind, so that you can keep taking on life's many challenges.
 
Book your CALM YOUR NERVES private session today, either online or in person.
 
Please email: [email protected] to book your session today, or to find out more information.

 

 

 

I did a four week somatics course with Angelica, and I can say with all honesty that it continues to help me on many levels. She is an inspired and confident teacher who cares deeply about her students. I was able to feel comfortable in slowing down while I developed more knowledge and balance in how I relate with my body and movement. There was a feeling of safety, and plenty of joy and laughter along the way as well. This is proving to be beneficial in caring for my long-term health!

- S White