Come to this special workshop for members and volunteers, you’ll feel so much better!

Somatic movements in the tradition of Thomas Hanna

Somatics classes teach you to become aware of and release overly tight muscles. So much chronic pain and symptoms typically thought of as irreversible and due aging seem to be reversible to a large degree. Thomas Hanna called this “The Myth Of Aging”.

WHEN:  Thursday, May 2, 2019, 10am-11:30am

WHERE:  City Hall downstairs in the Dance Studio

WHO:  Pat Howe

FEE:  $10 fee, payable on May 2nd to Parks and Recreation

RSVP:  By clicking on the link above or emailing to triciasmith58@yahoo.com

WHAT TO WEAR:  Loose clothing

CALL FOR A CARSS RIDE by April 30th:  415-944-5474 (CARSS will start at 9:45am on this date only)

Response to stress on any level involves a neuromuscular component as well as a biochemical response. We hunch forward to guard our bellies, straighten and arch our back to walk. Accidents, small and large result in twisting motions. Becoming  habituated, these three response patterns overuse some muscles, weaken others, and  misalign bones, creating pain, fatigue and wear. 

During the class you will either lie on a mat, or sit in a chair while  learning to sense and release habituated  patterns. Slow, normal movements are done gently with awareness. One never moves into pain, nor stretches. This is about slow release and retraining the brain. It feels good! Breathing opens up. You feel better, move better, more fluidly. Movement lubricates joints. Pain levels decrease as does blood pressure. Your outlook on the world tends to brighten. 

You will leave class with a series of movements to practice at home, and a list of online links to  podcasts and resources for your continued practice.