Somatic Exercise/Power Hour

When we injure or repetitively use a certain part of our body (ex. Work at a desk, sit all day) our nervous system responds by protecting us. Your brain forgets how to move and sense your muscles properly. This can look like poor posture, a change in your walk, lower back pain, chronic pain etc. Somatic exercise works to relieve chronic pain, correct “bad” posture and prevent recurring injuries. It engages the nervous system into an active learning process. Somatic exercise is very slow, focused and conscious movements that teach/remind your nervous system how to release chronic muscle contraction. Benefits: - reduce chronic pain - Improve posture - Address the common physical complaints associated with aging - Improve mobility, strength and coordination - Promotes better sleep Gentle, easy to learn self care techniques that can create lasting and effective change. Please dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat and water. Bringing a pillow and blanket are optional.