This somatic yoga practice explores somatic movements, concepts of Somatic Experiencing and Restorative yoga.

Hanna Somatics uses a "pandiculation" to guide the central nervous system to reset the resting length of our tissues. The slowness of this practice will give you the time to really feel into your soma, your internal felt sense of yourself, and may teach you to notice areas of somato-motor amnesia or holding patterns that you were previously unaware of that could be inhibiting movement, breath etc. These patterns can come about due to old injuries, postural dysfunctions and as responses to experiences of stress and overwhelm in the emotional body.

The practice will start with slow grounded movement and will work towards rest. A guided exploration, cultivation of your inner witness, and attuning to your sensing body within a restorative yoga pose. We will use practices of pendulation, somatic tracking and orienting to explore areas chronic tension, followed by deep rest.

All you need for this practice is a yoga mat. Please dress in layers as the body tends to cool in these slower practices. You may wish to bring something to cover your eyes for the restorative practice.

I hope you can join me!

$30 +hst