HEALING ~ CONNECTION ~ FREEDOM
INTEGRAL SOMATICS
PAIN RELIEF THROUGH MOVEMENT
Welcome to Integral Somatics. 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 MOVEMENT CLASSES
Relieve chronic pain & tension
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 important 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 Rate: $80
Drop in rate: $25
UPCOMING CLASSES:
Calm Your Nerves Class - To Nourish Health & Wellness Practitioners
ONLINE
Wednesday March.26th 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Are you a Health & Wellness practitioner or provider who is constantly giving and dealing with tension, anxiety, depression, stored trauma or burnout as a result of having limited time to take care of yourself, your body and your needs?
I know this place very well and these tools have been truly life changing for me. I am offering this special class to my fellow practitioners/caregivers, so that you know that you are not alone. I am here to support you with these tools that will truly help you find relief and feel better.
In this class, you will be guided through a series of slow and gentle movements that help to regulate the nervous system easily and effectively and release the grip of tension, anxiety, depression, stored trauma or burnout so that you can feel more calm and centred as you keep taking on life's many challenges and demands.
Pre-registration is required, and space is limited.
Cost: $28
Calm Your Nerves Class for Parents - FREE
ONLINE
Sunday March.30th 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Are you a parent feeling stressed, overwhelmed & burnt out as a result of having limited time to take care of
yourself, your body and your needs?
Are tired of feeling stuck in this cycle and ready to learn new tools that will support and benefit you and your family?
I am here to support you every step of the way with these tools that will truly help you find relief and feel better.
In this FREE class, you will be guided through a series of slow and gentle movements that help to regulate your nervous system easily and effectively and release the grip of stress tension, anxiety, depression, stored trauma or burnout so that you can feel more calm and centred as you keep taking on life's many challenges and demands.
Pre-registration is required, and space is limited.
Calm Your Nerves 4 Week Series - ONLINE
April.1st - April.22nd Tuesday's 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Are you dealing with stress, tension, anxiety, depression, stored trauma or burnout?
Are you tired of living in this cycle and ready to learn new tools that will help you find relief and feel better?
Then I am here to support and guide you every step of the way!
In this 4 week series - ONLINE, I will guide you through slow and gentle movements that will help to balance and regulate your nervous system and help you release the grip of stress, tension, anxiety, depression, stored trauma & burnout. These gentle practices will become a lifelong toolkit that you can use anytime you need them, to bring you back to feeling more calm, grounded and centred , as you keep taking on life’s many challenges.
You don’t have to do it alone. Let me support you in creating greater health, happiness and success!
Pre-registration is required, and space is limited.
Cost: $100
UPCOMING EVENTS:
RISE UP RETREAT FOR WOMEN
May.23rd - 25th
The Abbey, Cumberland BC
Do you identify as being neuro diverse, including: autistic, highly sensitive (sensory processing sensitivities,) highly empathic, ADD, ADHD? Do you find yourself feeling misunderstood, alone and trying to fit into the social norms that society expects and struggling with anxiety, depression, overwhelm and burnout? Most of all feeling flawed, different and under-resourced to navigate through the challenges of these traits?
Then we would like to invite you to join us for the first ever RISE UP retreat created especially for us. Over the course of 3 days we will come together in a beautiful, safe and welcoming environment, where we will explore and discuss some of the challenges, as well as celebrating the many gifts that come with these traits.
Together we will explore supportive resources such as videos, books, podcasts, groups, practitioners etc. As well as embarking on a multi sensory exploration of multi disciplinary practices. Including: journaling for mental health. Gentle somatic movement to balance and regulate the nervous system and release chronic pain & tension, anxiety, depression & burnout. Dance classes to connect to our more wild and free side. Pilates to connect to our core. Art therapy & freeing our voice through musical expression. All building to a special musical ending!
This weekend is about fostering a sense of belonging and connection while supporting YOU
in building a resource toolkit that you will take away with you.
Lead by:
Angelica Challenger HSEC/RYT200
&
Jessica Wittman Pilates/Dance Instructor
Early bird rate: $295 till April.15th
Regular rate: $345
Private Sessions:
Calm Your Nerves Private Sessions - In person & online
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 address what is most limiting and restricting 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 contracted 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 equipped and empowered to move and feel better
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