YOUR FREE SOMATIC PRACTICE
FULL BODY SOMATIC FLOW
FULL BODY SOMATIC FLOW
PROPS: best to practice on a soft sliding surface (a blanket over a yoga mat)
I was having an extremely low-energy day! I felt stagnated, irritated, and tired. So for my class that day, I created a slow sequence that brings gentle movement to all parts of the body. I wanted to mobilize the hips - so we will do some "swimming" movements for all the joints in your lower body. Then add some wringing movements for the shoulders, spine and upper body. As we roll over to the belly, we'll engage the back body with a somatic locust sequence and eventually do get up on our feet for an explorative salutation flow.
As I moved through the sequence - I emphasize ease, and I notice where I sense resistance (whether it is physical or mental) and how can I include that in the way I am and in the way I move, rather than trying to deny or get rid of.
I like moments where we get to show up as our imperfect human selves and find a way to be with others and ourselves without denying what is true for us in that moment.
I would be lying if I said this practice cured me of my tiredness and irritation, but adding simple movements, breath and kind attention softened my resistance and actually allowed me to feel more deeply into what was lurking underneath.
I was having an extremely low-energy day! I felt stagnated, irritated, and tired. So for my class that day, I created a slow sequence that brings gentle movement to all parts of the body. I wanted to mobilize the hips - so we will do some "swimming" movements for all the joints in your lower body. Then add some wringing movements for the shoulders, spine and upper body. As we roll over to the belly, we'll engage the back body with a somatic locust sequence and eventually do get up on our feet for an explorative salutation flow.
As I moved through the sequence - I emphasize ease, and I notice where I sense resistance (whether it is physical or mental) and how can I include that in the way I am and in the way I move, rather than trying to deny or get rid of.
I like moments where we get to show up as our imperfect human selves and find a way to be with others and ourselves without denying what is true for us in that moment.
I would be lying if I said this practice cured me of my tiredness and irritation, but adding simple movements, breath and kind attention softened my resistance and actually allowed me to feel more deeply into what was lurking underneath.