“from the ashes of the old myth (of aging) a new myth of aging is arising: that life is a continuous process of growth and expansion”
I’m sure, like me you have people in your life you admire and respect greatly, someone who inspires you. I have many and they all unknowingly support me through this life of mine. Some of these people know me personally and some have no idea I exist! Some of these people have died and the others are thriving.
There is one person in particular I have in mind with respect to this week’s blog and who is living proof of how Somatics benefits you and “Future Proofs” your body and she is Susan Koenig. She is one of Thomas Hanna’s original students. I take her classes as often as I can and her Youtube channel is a great resource for me and my students. Just yesterday I took one of her classes which inspired me greatly and which over the next few weeks, I will adapt and condense to share with you.
What inspires me and I hope you too, is that she eats her own cooking when it comes to Somatics, she embodies it, not just in the way that she moves so well, she has used it to help heal her injuries, she has made it the major part of her life’s work and continues to do so. She still works and evolves how she works, educating herself and others.
I’d love to know who inspires you, please do share your thoughts below
Coming up in Class This Week: -
So, how do we future proof our bodies? Through Somatics obvs! 😉 😊 . Thomas Hanna created a sequence called “The Daily Cat Stretch”. He created this daily routine to overcome the effects of Sensory Motor Amnesia . These seven movements, release muscle tension in all the main muscles and improve movement in our basic movement patterns. Susan Koenig is living proof of his work and I will be taking you through this sequence and adapting it slightly to ensure it is suitable for all.
“Not only is it possible to overcome the effects of sensory-motor amnesia, it is also possible to to have a body and a life that are lasting sources of productivity and satisfaction and pride”
Newly added to the On-Demand Library
Is this class from last week, we explored reaching with more ease and learning the connection of pelvis to hands and arms. You can “future proof your body” and make the most of my on-demand library by joining my monthly membership for just £25 pm which gives you unlimited access to Zoom Collection or add in unlimited live classes for £45 pm (pp) for full membership. And, add code Blog10 to receive a £10 discount off the full membership price.
Serenity through Simplicity - Friday Night Nidra 3rd December
The last Nidra Night of the year will take you through simple ways to find serenity not just for that evening but learn and take you through the festive season. Suitable for all abilities this two hour class relaxes and restores by combining Somatics, Gentle Yoga, Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra (deep guided relaxation). You can gift yourself this practice here for just £20. (Founder Members use code Nidra£5 ).
I look forward to seeing Your Soma soon.
Liz 🙏🏻💕x