One day Somatic Movement Education Workshop on the Nervous System and more, with Katherina Hesse
Sunday 7th July 2013, 10am – 4pm
Stress is a common complaint in our society affecting many of us and our clients. Many illnesses – including diseases of the cardiovascular, respiratory and digestive systems, some muscular-skeletal problems, insomnia, even cancer – have in some way been linked to stress. This workshop explores the anatomy and physiology of stress in a somatic* way and translates these insights into strategies we can apply in movement and touch, breath and meditation to return to balance and health.
In this workshop we will explore the effect of stress on the body and its different systems, ranging from organs to the immune system. This will help us understand the link between stress and the many diseases associated with it. We will specifically focus on the nervous system, in particular the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system, and the myofascial system. We will learn how the anatomical insights can help us work effectively with stress and tailor our strategies to the needs of the individual. This will include interventions for particular areas of the body as well as insights into sequencing, rhythm and speed, all of which can signal different states to our nervous system. We will explore how movement, breath and postural work can affect energy levels and moods and explore movement and breath interventions that tend to induce a parasympathetic (relaxed) state and others that can help to energize those suffering from “burn-out” lethargy.
This is a very practical workshop with lots of movement and touch. There will be extensive matwork and standing movement work to explore the anatomy in practice and understand how easy it is to integrate the insights into any class or therapeutic intervention. Ideal for anyone working with movement and touch and other therapists.
This workshop is based on the insights from Body Mind Centering® somatic movement and draws on Yoga and Pilates moves, breathing and meditation techniques.
*What is somatic?
Somatic means “of the body”. I rather think of it as “insights revealed through the body”. Experiential anatomy is one part of somatics – anatomy that everyone can understand and use for health and healing, improving performance and increasing movement possibilities. Somatics allow us to focus our attention on particular tissues of the body, structures or patterns. This can help us notice and deal with certain malfunctions, problems and sometimes even pathologies. It also allows us to adapt those techniques we know and thereby change their effect to suit the needs of the individual.
About Katharina Hesse
Katharina (Kat) Hesse, movement coach and medical herbalist, is passionate about educating people in how to reconnect to their own bodies and be in charge of their own health and wellbeing. She does this through movement classes (somatic Pilates, somatic movement education and Yoga), embodied anatomy, breath, meditation and herbs. Apart from her degree in Health Science (Herbal Medicine) she also holds degrees and higher degrees in drama and education. She lives and works in Suffolk. www.rhythmoflife.org.uk. You can contact her on kat@rhythmoflife.org.uk or telephone 01728 638604.
Venue: Clerkenwellbeing, 178 Goswell Road, EC1V 7DT
Mats and block(s) provided. Please bring a blanket and anything else you need for comfort.
ONLY 10 PLACES AVAILABLE
To secure your place, please email kat@rhythmoflife.org.uk
