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.

 

 

ONGOING CLASSES: 

 

~ SOMATIC YOGA CLASSES ~

 Relieve chronic pain & tension, anxiety, stored trauma and burnout

 

 Thursday's 5:30pm - 6:45pm 

Unfolding Body 3276 2 St, Cumberland BC 

In these weekly drop in style classes, you will be guided and supported in learning gentle somatic movements that teach you how to release large groups of muscles that have learned to stay chronically contracted and painful. You will experience how your brain is the magical key to make lasting improvements in increased muscle length and function. Chronic pain does not have to be a life sentence. Come learn learn the gentle tools to move with greater EASE, FREEDOM & JOY!

Pre-Paid 4 Class Package Cost: $80

Drop in rate: $25

No pre-registration required. 

 

 

UPCOMING CLASSES: 

Calm Your Nerves 4 Week Series - ONLINE

January.22nd - February.12th Wednesday's 7:00pm - 8:00pm 

Are you dealing with tension, anxiety, depression, overwhelm or burnout?

Have you tried talking yourself out of it, or through it and it’s just not working?

Do you want to be supported in learning new tools that will truly help you find relief and feel better?

In these classes, you will be guided through a series of slow and gentle movements that help to regulate your nervous system easily and effectively, so that you can feel more calm and centered as you keep taking on life's many challenges. 

This series will provide you with valuable tools and resources to keep coming back to anytime you need them.

Pre-registration is required. 

Click HERE to register

Cost: $90 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

 

Pain Free Back, Neck & Shoulders Workshop

Saturday January.25th - 2:00pm - 4:00pm 

Unfolding Body 3276 2 St, Cumberland BC 

Pre-registration required

Click HERE to register

Cost: $50 

 

Private Sessions: 

 

Calm Your Nerves Private Sessions - In person & online

Are you dealing with anxiety, tension, depression, overwhelm or burnout? 
 
Are you ready to be supported in learning new tools to find relief and to start feeling better?
 
In these private sessions, we will begin by creating a sense of safety and understanding 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.
 
For session rates and packages, please see packages and rates tab above 

 

Somatic Movement Private Sessions - In person & online

Are you dealing with chronic pain and tension?

Are you ready to learn new tools that will help release you from the grip of chronic pain?

In these sessions, we will adress what is most limiting and restricing you from freedom of movement. Then we will explore a series of safe and gentle somatic movements, that will teach you how to release large groups of muscles that have been chronically contacted and painful. From each session you will receive a written follow up review that will support you in implementing these tools into your daily life, so that you can feel equiped and empowered to move and feel better!

For session rates and packages, please see packages and rates tab above. 

 

Testimonials: 

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

The somatic movement series I completed with Angelica increased the awareness of my body and how to be more conscious in my everyday movements. Focusing in class on how I moved my body helped me address some poor posture habits I had developed over the years and gave me encouragement to correct them. I also found these somatic classes had a calming effect on me which carried over into the following days.  

- Russ D