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Somatics
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Although Thomas
Hanna coined the term "Somatics" he was not the first to
integrate mind, body and consciousness through movement.
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Somatic
Integration
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.
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