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WHAT IS SOMATICS?
somatics is a window into a world of new and endless possibilities.
so·ma | /ˈsōmə/
is Greek for the
living organism
in its wholeness
so·ma·tics | /ˈsō·ma· tiks/
somatics is the body in it’s wholeness-- sensations, emotions, internal narratives, actions, non actions, values and worldview, embodied
"Somatics is a practice of listening to and inhabiting the intelligence of the body. It is a way of becoming conscious of how our bodies have been shaped by systems of power, culture, and personal experiences and how we can reshape them toward healing and liberation."
~ Prentice Hemphill
SOMATICS...
The practice of becoming more skillful at being human"
~ Stacie Haines
Invites us to live inside all of the aliveness that exist in our body to access it’s wisdom.
Tells us we are always practicing something.
Reminds us that we become what we practice.
Lets us know that we have transformed when we can stay committed to what matters most even under the same old pressure.
Moves us towards life, giving more life.
Knows it takes 300 purposeful reps to create muscle memory and 3,000 purposeful reps to create embodiment, or in other words, a new way of being.
EMBODIMENT
I think of embodiment as related, but inclusive of all the practices, rituals, and ceremonies that people have used across time to transform not only individual bodies but our collective bodies as well. The ceremonies, dances, and songs that every Indigenous culture around the world has created for birthing, for death, and for grief, to prepare for battle and the changing of seasons. The rituals that give people in community space to heal and express, and where we sync our bodies with one another’s and feel the presence of what we share that lies beyond
words.
Prentice Hemphill, The Embodiment Institute
WHAT IS SOMATIC COACHING
A holistic and organic process in which the client is invited to discover a path of somatic, energetic, emotional and spiritual fulfillment.
SOMATIC COACHING
SOMATIC COACHES
Introduce clients to the wisdom and intelligence of their body in its wholeness so that they can take consistent action towards what they care about most in the service of wellbeing.
SOMATIC MODALITIES
AND APPROACH
Our approach integrates a diversity of modalities to accommodate a variety of client needs. In the service of well-being, we honor intuitive knowledge, celebrate client uniqueness, and respect client sovereignty, values, and their life vision.
We are mindful of power dynamics, support trauma-informed care, honor cultural diversity, and are aware of systemic oppression.
Ultimately, we aims to foster a culture of that upholds belonging, consent, agency, and transparency.
Our approach draws on theories of change such as politicized somatics, restorative justice, abolitionism, grief tending, indigenous spirituality, and transformative pedagogy.
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