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Somatics in Action

Author : Lauren Kearns
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1909141658
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Somatics in Action written by Lauren Kearns and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2017-10-01 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Somatics in Action describes a Pilates, yoga, and dance inspired movement system that helps movers achieve optimum strength, skeletal alignment, and body-mind engagement. The book integrates the Pilates principle of strengthening abdominal and spinal musculature to support postural stability and balance with alignment-based yoga's principle of proper physical placement and an understanding of anatomical structure. Three additional concepts that contribute to the foundation of SIA are imagery, experiential anatomy, and body integration. This work focuses on dancers consistently engaging with their body and mind's inner wisdom, not only in quiet moments of reflection, but also in the very active moments of moving, dancing and creating. Somatics in Action details the unique movement theory and practice developed by the author. The book blends yoga, Pilates, experiential anatomy, body integration and imagery into a comprehensive, rigorous and creative pedagogical tool for educators and dancers. The textbook outlines how dance, movement, yoga and Pilates educators can incorporate this technique into their teaching and curriculum. The book: * provides thoughtful and nuanced explanation of the technique as well as detailed lesson plans and assignments that can be implemented immediately into a university or other curriculum. * can be used in any somatic based class (yoga, Pilates, dance conditioning), in modern dance technique courses and also in creative movement curricula

Somatics in Action

Author : Lauren Kearns
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781909141643
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (416 download)

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Download or read book Somatics in Action written by Lauren Kearns and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-18 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Mindful Movement

Author : Martha Eddy
Publisher : Intellect (UK)
ISBN 13 : 9781783208432
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book Mindful Movement written by Martha Eddy and published by Intellect (UK). This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Mindful Movement, exercise physiologist, somatic therapist, and advocate Martha Eddy uses original interviews, case studies, and practice-led research to define the origins of a new holistic field--somatic movement education and therapy--and its impact on fitness, ecology, politics, and performance. The book reveals the role dance has played in informing and inspiring the historical and cultural narrative of somatic arts. Providing an overview of the antecedents and recent advances in somatic study and with contributions by diverse experts, Eddy highlights the role of Asian movement, the European physical culture movement and its relationship to the performing arts, and female perspectives in developing somatic movement, somatic dance, social somatics, somatic fitness, somatic dance and spirituality, and ecosomatics.

Dance and Somatics

Author : Julie A. Brodie
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786489588
Total Pages : 237 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book Dance and Somatics written by Julie A. Brodie and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Training in somatic techniques--holistic body-centered movement that promotes awareness and well-being--provides an effective means of improving dance students' efficiency and ease of movement. However, dance educators do not always have the resources to incorporate this knowledge into their classes. This volume explains the importance of somatics, introduces fundamental somatic principles that are central to the dance technique class, and offers tips on incorporating these principles into a dance curriculum. The authors demystify somatic thinking by explaining the processes in terms of current scientific research. By presenting both a philosophical approach to teaching as well as practical instruction tools, this work provides a valuable guide to somatics for dance teachers of any style or level. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

The Art of Somatic Coaching

Author : Richard Strozzi-Heckler
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
ISBN 13 : 1583946748
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (839 download)

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Download or read book The Art of Somatic Coaching written by Richard Strozzi-Heckler and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2014-02-11 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Art of Somatic Coaching introduces the concepts and principles of coaching with practices that include body awareness, bodywork, and mindfulness for both the coach and the client. Author and expert coach, Richard Strozzi-Heckler, PhD, explains that in order to achieve truly sustainable changes in individuals, teams, and organizations, it is necessary to implement body-oriented somatic practices in order to dissolve habits, behaviors, and interpretations of the world that are no longer relevant. He explains that these ways of being are integrated in the body--at the level of the musculature, organs, and nervous system. By implementing a somatic approach, these patterns can be shifted in order for transformation to occur. Opening with a discussion of the roots of Somatic Coaching, the book describes the emotional and physical cost of being distanced from our bodies. Originating from the rationalistic idea that the mind and body are separate, this sense of disconnection spurred the emergence of the field of somatics that views the body as not just a physiological entity, but as the center of our lived experience in the world. Out of this philosophy, Somatic Coaching was developed as a way to cultivate the self through the body. Methods in this book include: • Somatic awareness--becoming aware of sensations • Somatic opening--includes bodywork to release held patterns in the body • Somatic practices--meditation, movement, and being present in everyday life The social context in which one is raised, the supportive, healing force of the outdoors and nature as well as acknowledgment of the spirit are also woven into the practice. Through these practices, a rhythm of unfolding occurs in what Strozzi-Heckler describes as an Arc of Transformation--moving in stages from conditioned tendencies to a new satisfying and fulfilling way of being that is fully embodied. Contents: Introduction; Chapter One: A Short Distance but a Big Cost; Chapter Two: Coaching; Chapter Three: Somatics and Somatic Coaching; Chapter Four: The Methodology; Chapter Five: The Rhythm of Action; Chapter Six: The Somatic Arc of Transformation

The Politics of Trauma

Author : Staci K. Haines
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
ISBN 13 : 1623173884
Total Pages : 465 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (231 download)

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Download or read book The Politics of Trauma written by Staci K. Haines and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An essential tool for healers, therapists, activists, and trauma survivors who are interested in a justice-centered approach to somatic transformation The Politics of Trauma offers somatics with a social analysis. This book is for therapists and social activists who understand that trauma healing is not just for individuals—and that social change is not just for movement builders. Just as health practitioners need to consider the societal factors underlying trauma, so too must activists understand the physical and mental impacts of trauma on their own lives and the lives of the communities with whom they organize. Trauma healing and social change are, at their best, interdependent. Somatics has proven to be particularly effective in addressing trauma, but in practice it typically focuses solely on the individual, failing to integrate the social conditions that create trauma in the first place. Staci K. Haines, somatic innovator and cofounder of generative somatics, invites readers to look beyond individual experiences of body and mind to examine the social, political, and economic roots of trauma—including racism, environmental degradation, sexism, and poverty. Haines helps readers identify, understand, and address these sources of trauma to help us bridge individual healing with social transformation.

Diverse Bodies, Diverse Practices

Author : Don Hanlon Johnson
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
ISBN 13 : 1623172888
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (231 download)

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Download or read book Diverse Bodies, Diverse Practices written by Don Hanlon Johnson and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2018-09-11 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cutting-edge anthology that opens the door for emergent voices from African American, Indigenous, Latin American, and Asian embodiment traditions to transform the field of somatics The notion of “body” that underlies most available writings about somatic theories and practices often assumes a universal normality of structure and function that has now come into question. In this collection, viewpoints grounded in neural, hormonal, gender, and physiological diversities challenge convention and open up a more inclusive world of somatics for psychotherapy and many forms of bodywork. The authors embody these differences and have developed their particular somatic practices out of direct experience. Their narratives offer new approaches to the transformation of our social order’s bodily roots enabling a healing of the recurrent traumas of the past. Covering topics such as the autistic body-mind, how the human body is both shaped by and shapes contemporary society, and somatic psychotherapy as a trustworthy resource for healing within the African American community, these poignant essays will help students and practitioners of somatics broaden the scope and efficacy of their therapeutic practices.

Somatics

Author : Thomas Hanna
Publisher : Da Capo Press
ISBN 13 : 9780201079791
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (797 download)

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Download or read book Somatics written by Thomas Hanna and published by Da Capo Press. This book was released on 1988-01-21 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building on the foundation laid by Moshe Feldenkrais, Thomas Hanna's groundbreaking work completely redefines the body's potential for withstanding decline. His gentle program for the mind and body proves once and for all that so many problems we accept as inevitable over time—chronic stiffness, bad back, chronic pain, fatigue, and, at times, even high blood pressure—need never occur if we maintain conscious control of nerve and muscle, replacing Sensory-Motor Amnesia with Sensory-Motor Awareness. The good news of Somatic Exercise is that most people simply do not have to become captives of age or injury. Once learned, this lifelong program can help almost anyone maintain the pleasures of a supple, healthy body indefinitely, with only a five-minute routine once a day.

Somatic Voices in Performance Research and Beyond

Author : Christina Kapadocha
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429780788
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (297 download)

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Download or read book Somatic Voices in Performance Research and Beyond written by Christina Kapadocha and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-10-21 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Somatic Voices in Performance Research and Beyond brings together a community of international practitioner-researchers who explore voice through soma or soma through voice. Somatic methodologies offer research processes within a new area of vocal, somatic and performance praxis. Voice work and theoretical ideas emerge from dance, acting and performance training while they also move beyond commonly recognized somatics and performance processes. From philosophies and pedagogies to ethnic-racial and queer studies, this collection advances embodied aspects of voices, the multidisciplinary potentialities of somatic studies, vocal diversity and inclusion, somatic modes of sounding, listening and writing voice. Methodologies that can be found in this collection draw on: eastern traditions body psychotherapy-somatic psychology Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais Method Authentic Movement, Body-Mind Centering, Continuum Movement, Integrative Bodywork and Movement Therapy Fitzmaurice Voicework, Linklater Technique, Roy Hart Method post-Stanislavski and post-Grotowski actor-training traditions somaesthetics The volume also includes contributions by the founders of: Shin Somatics, Body and Earth, Voice Movement Integration SOMart, Somatic Acting Process This book is a polyphonic and multimodal compilation of experiential invitations to each reader’s own somatic voice. It culminates with the "voices" of contributing participants to a praxical symposium at East 15 Acting School in London (July 19–20, 2019). It fills a significant gap for scholars in the fields of voice studies, theatre studies, somatic studies, artistic research and pedagogy. It is also a vital read for graduate students, doctoral and postdoctoral researchers.

Body, Breath, and Consciousness

Author : Ian Macnaughton
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
ISBN 13 : 1583945938
Total Pages : 425 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (839 download)

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Download or read book Body, Breath, and Consciousness written by Ian Macnaughton and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2012-06-12 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The forces that develop the self—somatic, emotional, mental, interpersonal, social, and spiritual—must all be considered by therapists in treating any patient. Each article in this important anthology deals in some way with these various elements. The writing is focused on the body-mind connection, exploring the practices and theories of this popular branch of psychology. Topics include the significance of family systems; dealing with trauma and shock in therapy; and the importance of breathing, offering valuable insights for the student and practitioner alike. Contributors include Marianne Bentzen, a trainer in Somatic Developmental Psychology; Peter Bernhardt, a professor of psychology; and Peter A. Levine, author of Waking the Tiger.

The Art of Somatic Coaching

Author : Richard Strozzi-Heckler
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
ISBN 13 : 158394673X
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (839 download)

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In Search of Somatic Therapy

Author : Setsuko Tsuchiya
Publisher : Savant Books & Publications
ISBN 13 : 0997247231
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (972 download)

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Download or read book In Search of Somatic Therapy written by Setsuko Tsuchiya and published by Savant Books & Publications. This book was released on 2017-03-05 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is somatic therapy? Is it about somatic therapy (psychological "talk therapy" that surrounds somatic stimulation) or somatic therapy (the somatic stimulation itself)? Do the different forms of somatic experience, e.g. massage, dance, singing, acupuncture, acupressure and biofeedback have anything in common other than talking about the experience? The author, a registered Hawaii massage therapist who comes from Japan, documents her journey in search of somatic therapy and reports the surprising answers that reveal themselves along the way.

The Somatic Therapy Workbook

Author : Livia Shapiro
Publisher : Ulysses Press
ISBN 13 : 1646040953
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book The Somatic Therapy Workbook written by Livia Shapiro and published by Ulysses Press. This book was released on 2020-12-08 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Release tension, boost your mood, and heal from traumatic experiences with therapist-approved activities in this easy-to-use guide to somatic therapy. The effects of a traumatic event are more than just mental. Trauma can manifest in the body as chronic pain, sluggishness, and even depressed mood. Somatic psychology is an alternative therapy that analyzes this mind-body connection and helps you release pent-up tension and truly heal from past trauma. The Somatic Therapy Workbook offers a primer to this life-changing approach as a means for personal growth, designed for beginners or those already using somatic techniques in their current therapeutic process. Ideal for those suffering from PTSD and other trauma-based afflictions, this safe and approachable look at somatic therapy includes: - journal exercises - body-centered prompts for personal inquiry - movement exercises - real-life experiments Readers will come away with a new ability to process and accept their emotions and an understanding of how to live a somatically-oriented and embodied life.

The Mind-Body Stress Reset

Author : Rebekkah LaDyne
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
ISBN 13 : 1684034299
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book The Mind-Body Stress Reset written by Rebekkah LaDyne and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2020-03-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harness your mind-body connection for lasting ease and well-being In our busy, get-it-done-now culture, stress has become the new normal—a normal that’s embedding itself into our minds and our bodies. If left unchecked, stress can dictate how we think, feel, and act. Overwhelm, anxiousness, malaise, and unease are a daily experience. And over time, these stress-reactions turn into habits, leaving us stuck in a mental and physical rut. So, how can you soothe stress before it becomes your go-to? In this practical and accessible guide, you’ll find powerful and effective tools for calming stress in both mind and body. Based on the innovative Mind-Body Reset (MBR) program, you’ll learn how to stop stress in its tracks with simple somatic exercises. You’ll also discover how you can “reset” your nervous system, alleviate stress flare-ups, and boost your overall health and happiness. If you’re ready to combat stress, cultivate calm, and live a more vital life, it’s time for a reset!

Somatic Exercises for Beginners

Author : Owen Mark Artisan
Publisher : Gaius Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1738553337
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (385 download)

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Download or read book Somatic Exercises for Beginners written by Owen Mark Artisan and published by Gaius Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2024 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Somatic Exercises for Beginners: Transform Your Life in 30 Days with Personalized Exercises for Body and Mind Embark on a transformative journey that bridges the gap between body and mind with "Somatic Exercises for Beginners." This guide is your first step towards a more connected, grounded, and harmonious life. Designed for individuals at the beginning of their somatic wellness path, this book offers a simple yet profound program that can be personalized to suit your unique needs and lifestyle. Over the course of 30 days, you will be gently guided through a series of exercises and practices aimed at enhancing your awareness of the body's sensations, movements, and potential for healing. From the foundational principles of somatic practice to easy-to-follow routines, each chapter unfolds new insights and techniques that promise to awaken your body's innate wisdom. Discover how to: Tune into your body's subtle cues for health and well-being. Release tension and stress through mindful movement and breathwork. Cultivate a sense of presence and calm in your daily life. Improve flexibility, strength, and overall physical health. Navigate and soothe emotional turbulence with grace. Deepen the connection between your physical body and your emotional landscape. "Somatic Exercises for Beginners" not only equips you with the tools to start your somatic journey but also inspires you to integrate these practices into your daily routine, ensuring lasting change. Each exercise is carefully crafted to be accessible, with variations and modifications to accommodate different abilities and preferences. With personal anecdotes, scientific insights, and practical advice, this book demystifies the concept of somatic wellness, making it approachable for anyone seeking to enrich their relationship with their body and mind. Whether you're looking to alleviate physical pain, manage stress, or simply enhance your overall well-being, this book offers a gentle yet powerful pathway to achieving balance and vitality. Join the countless others who have transformed their lives through somatic practices. With "Somatic Exercises for Beginners," you're not just changing habits; you're nurturing a deeper, more meaningful connection with yourself. Start your 30-day journey today and step into a life where body and mind work in harmony, empowering you to live more fully and authentically.

Attending to Movement

Author : Sarah Whatley
Publisher : Triarchy Press
ISBN 13 : 1909470651
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (94 download)

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Download or read book Attending to Movement written by Sarah Whatley and published by Triarchy Press. This book was released on 2015-05-05 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited collection draws on the conference, Attending to Movement: Somatic Perspectives on Living in this World, run at C-DaRE, the Centre for Dance Research, Coventry University.

The Embodied Teen

Author : Susan Bauer
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
ISBN 13 : 162317189X
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (231 download)

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Download or read book The Embodied Teen written by Susan Bauer and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2018-07-17 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book to offer a somatic movement education curriculum adapted to the unique needs of adolescents Susan Bauer presents a groundbreaking curriculum for teaching teens how to integrate body and mind, enhance kinesthetic intelligence, and develop the inner resilience they need to thrive, now and into adulthood. Designed for educators, therapists, counselors, and movement practitioners, The Embodied Teen presents a pioneering introductory, student-centered program in somatic movement education. Using the student's own body as the lab through which to learn self-care, injury prevention, body awareness, and emotional resilience, Bauer teaches basic embodiment practices that establish the foundation for further skill development in sports, dance, and leisure activities. Students learn the basics of anatomy and physiology, and unlearn self-defeating habits that impact body image and self-esteem. By examining their cultural perceptions, they discover their body prejudices, helping them to both respect diversity and gain compassion for themselves and others. Concise and accessible, the lessons presented in this book will empower teens as they navigate the volatile physical and emotional challenges they face during this vibrant, powerful stage of life.