What is Somatic Yoga?
Somatic Yoga is an inquiry-based experiential yoga practice that explores the possibility of movement initiated from the various body systems, such as bones, organs, cells, fluids, to name a few. In this class, we utilize embodied anatomy, developmental movement, embryological study and the principles of yoga to help bring a greater sense of awareness, curiosity and clarity to each moment, movement and breath. This internal approach is a practice that can support and awaken the body in ways that bring a sense of balance, integration and ease to the many layers of the body, inside and out. If you are curious about repatterining your tissues and nervous system, developing a conversation with your internal body from a felt sense experience, and in awakening your relationship to yourself, this is the practice for you. All levels are welcome.
What is Somatic Yoga for Women?
Somatic Yoga for Women is a nourishing and supportive yoga practice specifically focused upon the needs of women in all stages of life. In this inquiry-based experiential yoga practice, we spend the first half of the class bonding with the earth through gentle movement and breath explorations, utilizing gravity as the foundational support in which to allow the nervous system to recuperate and regenerate by nourishing the tissues inside and out. We explore moving from various body systems, particularly the endocrine system, bones and organs. We practice integrating, moving and breathing with the pelvic floor and all of the diaphragms of the body. We explore parts of the body not as separate pieces, but as part of the whole, bringing a greater sense of awareness, curiosity and clarity to each moment. If you are curious about repatterining your tissues and nervous system, developing a conversation with your internal body from a felt sense experience, and in awakening your relationship to yourself, this is the practice for you. All levels are welcome.