Embodied Practice and Somatics
Rest into presence
Through embodied movement, yoga and somatic discovery practices rooted in experiential anatomy, visual imagery of the natural world, and intentional movement, you are able widen your capacity to sense and feel ingrained movement and limiting thought patterns.
In cultivating a highly curious exploration of the body, one learns to rest into presence- to listen to the wisdom of the body and release deep-rooted holding patterns. As one experiences the art and practice of slowing, softening, blossoming and unfolding – you can access the many layers of holding within the body.
The journey and process of discovery can be deeply transformative, integrating movement, breath, sound, voice, mindfulness, and open awareness to awaken and give voice to the senses within the body. It is from this space that we learn to unwind the nervous system and grow our capacity for deep healing, bringing light to new states of conscious awareness, embodying our fascia, muscles, organs, nerves, and bones.
Engage with the magic and mystery of our human form.
What is somatic practice?
Somatics is an umbrella term for how we experience and live within the space of the body -mind connection that is inextricably intertwined and is always dancing, moving and breathing together. The dialogue and interplay between body and mind is constant, an endless conversation amongst thoughts, emotions, memories, feelings and sensations. The body interprets and holds the 10,000 joys and sorrows, pleasures and pain, balances and imbalances that comprise our human experience.
Somatic practice is a discovery of how the body moves through and into life- whether we are creating a movement container for the body, like feldenkrais, pilates, yoga, qi gong, or we open the field of exploration to its natural unfolding, continuum. We wade, dive and swim the waters of the more subtle, unknown and unconscious currents that stream through and inform the body- mind. When we practice slowly, intentionally with the a curiousity to discover the inner workings and trappings, we are forever changed by what we discover in the journey inward.
Through movement discovery, self touch, and breath , we experience the true essence of ourselves, freedom and liberation, the pathway of healing.
Benefits of somatic practice
Reduce pain & increase flexibility
Connect with your body in new and powerful ways
Liberate and free up movement
Awaken the connection between body | heart | mind
Alleviate stress and anxiety
Release and resolution of trauma patterns
Increase appreciation, acceptance and love for your body
Cultivate presence in your body | mind | heart
Enhance feelings and sensations of calm, centered peace
the results
“Michele is a somatic wizard! She is extremely gifted and informed on the intricacies and magic of “going inward.” Her humility, wonder, and vast wisdom pours through her offerings, replenishing all who enter the sacred space she weaves. Her individual guidance and group classes breathes color into areas of my body that I have been aware of. I treasure her soft, open-hearted approach that inspires me to open even more . Her sessions are containers that offer safety to go deep within myself. To be graced by Michele has been one of the great gifts of my life. The way I relate to my body has been forever changed.
-SHIRA, CANADA
