“Ultimately, we become aware of most of what is going on within us mainly through the muscles.”
Moshe Feldenkrais is most probably the reason why Thom Hanna went on to create his movement education method of Somatics. They both knew that our muscles (and posture) literally reflected all of our life’s experiences and with an increased ability to turn our focus inward (and not just on the pain) we could learn simple ways to alleviate pain, improve movement and be more emotionally and mentally resilient.
The responses from last week’s class, reaffirms to me the importance and efficacy of their work and beliefs. I had responses to say the class had helped with a range of issues, from tight hips, sore knees to high anxiety. And so in response to last week’s class I am recording a shorter class of this which I will then create into a 21 day Daily Cat Stretch challenge. Are you up for this? All profits of this challenge will go to the Lincoln Community Larder, this will be ready to go from 1st December.
I feel we are the lucky ones, to have discovered Somatics and have this amazing practice to help ourselves, but there are many many millions of people who simply put up with their pain and or stress and resign themselves to it, we know it does not have to be that way and that’s why I am committed to keep spreading the Somatic word which is one of the reasons I made my library of classes and classes available online. To encourage newbies, I’m also recording a Beginner’s Series which will be ready in January.
Here’s a recent example from Linda of how my online library of classes has helped her;-
Well, I am delighted that after so long without your classes, I finally signed up and have thoroughly enjoyed some classes from your library. I had forgotten the difference your classes make to my body and although I could tell I have had restricted movement in so many areas for so long, I guess I just put up with it…..I felt like a new woman (well almost lol) after the first one, totally unbelievable!! Nice to be back seeing and hearing your voice...I do hope you are well Liz, you have done an amazing job producing such a service on line, I am sure you had some sleepless nights, but I do hope it is all working really well for you.
Coming up in This Week’s Class…
After last week’s class, I asked my students which movements they felt really created change for them and some said all and some felt it was from the twisting and rotational movements. The basis of these movements is the diagonal relationships of opposite shoulders and hips and so this is what this week’s class is around and I’ve come up with a side-lying version of the BackLift. Want to try this class? You book your place here
Don’t Forget - Live Classes Pause for December (apart from Nidra Night on the 3rd).
As everyone gets busier, I’m pausing the live classes for December. All Founder memberships will reduce in price to £25 so that you can still enjoy the library of classes. All passes will be paused too. I’m using this time to record my Beginner’s Series and work with a few clients and taking some time out too. Hoping the weather stays as bright and crisp as today is. 😊🍂🍁.
Nidra Night on the 3rd
Will be my last live class of the year, so do please join me to feel relaxed and ready for the busy week’s ahead.
Stay tuned, Stay Somatic and Keep Practising!
Liz 🙏🏻💕