Somatic Integration Through Pilates - Somatic is traditionally defined as "of the body; bodily; physical". In 1976, Thomas Hanna, a student of Feldenkrais re-defined soma (derivative of Somatics and Greek for "living body") and coined the term Somatics as "the body experienced from within."

There is a rich lineage under the umbrella of Somatic Movement Therapy or Education. Some popular forms include Yoga, Alexander Technique, The Feldenkrais Method, Rolfing, Laban-Bartenieff, Gerda Alexander Eutony, The Mensendiek System, Ideokinesis, Continuum, Authentic Movement, Rubenfeld, Trager, Wetzig Coordination Patterns, Qiong and Tai Chi among others. There are differing ideas and techniques underlying each of these specific modalities, although each attempts from a slightly different perspective to bring about a true balance between mind and body.  

Somatic Integration (at Symmetrical Energy Arts) allows the individual to become aware or conscious of the voluntary control that they have over their brain, mind, and physical body through the concepts taught under the foundation of Pilates which are directly linked to Wetzig Coordination Patterns and the model of practice promoted by AIM Academy for Somatic Integration.

We understand and respect the original work that Joseph and Clara Pilates developed many years ago and subsequently have passed on to their students. We use classical principles, concepts and exercises in our programs. Most classes and individual sessions will resemble those of classical Pilates, while the additional viewpoints derived from a myriad of movement techniques allow our clients to discover different styles of practicing Pilates that best suit their consciousness, and lowest neuromuscular tension level as well as developing the full potential of their tone scale . Just as we would not go to a doctor who prescribes the same remedy for every ailment, we believe every person is not necessarily going to derive the same benefit from practicing Pilates in just one style.