“…if we are intelligently aware of our bodies, and if we use positive countermeasures such as Somatic Exercises to improve our bodily self regulation, the presumed “inevitable effects of ageing” will by and large, not occur. ”
Charity Challenge - 21 days of The “Daily Cat Stretch”
As mentioned in my previous Blog “Future Proof Your Body with Somatic Movements” The Daily Cat Stretch was an important part of the work of Thomas Hanna. What was Thom trying to convey through this method of movement education? Why was he so passionate about practising this sequence every day? Yes, of course to help maintain mobility and flexibility and lessen the effects of ageing, but deeper than this was his strong belief in self empowerment and autonomy and less reliance on outside therapy or medication and or surgery, especially in the management of chronic muscle pain and tension.
“We are capable of far more than we believe ourselves to be” Thomas Hanna
So, want to take this Charity Challenge to see just how good you can feel with a daily Somatics practice? This challenge will include
A 30 minute guided video of the eight movements.
Videos of each movement.
A longer length video from the Zoom library.
The Daily challenge is to set aside just 30 minutes to practice the “Daily Cat Stretch”. If you are newer to Somatics, set aside more time to go over the videos for each movement, which go into more detail for you. The longer video guides you through this sequence, again in more detail bringing it all together. The 30 minute lesson shows how easily you can practice Somatics daily. Your challenge is, can you do this over 21 consecutive days?
The profits from the challenge will go to Lincoln Community Larder, at a time of year when donations are needed more than ever. Challenge content will be available from the 1st December.
In Class this Week:- Live Tuesday Class at 10 am & Friday Night Nidra on the 3rd.
Last of my weekly classes until 4th January, Tuesday’s class I’ll be taking you through a fabulous movement called Rope-pull, freeing up the shoulders, ribcage and pelvis.
New in the On-Demand Library
Sensing the Diagonals from last week is now in there, scroll down to the bottom of the page. Look out for new additions too, as there are still some in my archives to make it in there. And of course you’ll still have the Charity Challenge to keep both your mind and body moving intelligently!