Conscious Breathing Across Cultures: Ancient Practices – Modern Resonances

Conscious Breathing Across Cultures: Ancient Practices – Modern Resonances

by | Sep 11, 2024 | breathing, coaching, contemplation, Courses, experiential anatomy, generative change, leadership, meditation, mentoring, Philosophy, Somatic Development, somatics, Teacher Training

In my journey through the breath’s significance across various traditions, in a previous blog I uncovered how this simple yet profound act is much more than a physiological necessity. It’s a bridge to the divine, a tool for transformation, and a source of...
Rethinking Muscular Activity: Adding Neurology Into the Mix

Rethinking Muscular Activity: Adding Neurology Into the Mix

by | Sep 5, 2024 | coaching, Courses, experiential anatomy, generative change, leadership, mentoring, neurology, Philosophy, Somatic Development, somatics, Teacher Training

In my approach to working with people, I find my expanded emphasis on neurophysical activity offers a distinct difference that sets my work apart from much of mainstream fitness and yoga. Traditionally, these disciplines have often relied heavily on the concept of...
From Intention to Extension: Navigating the Flow of Somatic Education

From Intention to Extension: Navigating the Flow of Somatic Education

by | Aug 17, 2024 | coaching, contemplation, Courses, generative change, leadership, mentoring, Philosophy, Somatic Development, somatics, Teacher Training

When I think about the process of learning in Somatics, what comes to mind is a dance—an intricate interplay of intention, attention, action, and extension. Each of these elements flows into the next, guiding and shaping the experience in a way that feels both natural...
Shifting the Focus in Somatics: From Healing to Enhancing Performance

Shifting the Focus in Somatics: From Healing to Enhancing Performance

by | Aug 9, 2024 | coaching, generative change, leadership, mentoring, neurology, Philosophy, Somatic Development, somatics, Teacher Training, Uncategorized

In the world of Somatic Education, the emphasis has traditionally been on healing. This focus on addressing and mending what’s broken or problematic is undoubtedly valuable. However, shifting our perspective towards enhancing performance can reveal new dimensions of...
Exploring Major Brain Networks and Their Role in Somatic Learning

Exploring Major Brain Networks and Their Role in Somatic Learning

by | Jul 24, 2024 | coaching, contemplation, Courses, generative change, leadership, mentoring, neurology, Philosophy, Somatic Development, somatics, Uncategorized

Building on our previous discussion about neuroscience and the network-based framework superceding the triune brain model , here we’ll be introducing  specific brain networks that play important roles in somatic learning. These networks, formed by interconnected...