Somatic Explorations: Creating space
With Liliana Nuño
The purpose of this workshop is to introduce the principle of sattya (honesty) in the actions we take. In somatic re-education, we practice with sensitivity and honesty and follow the principle of vinyasakrama, which means that the learning process is slowly, or step by step.
We begin by connecting the body parts in relation to gravity, to use as little muscular activity as possible. In addition, we learn to use opposition between body parts to create space between key bone structures (i.e. the pelvis, rib cage and head) to open the spine. This releases excess muscle tension, releasing the breath.
We will use:
Moon salutations (Xandranamaskar) to create space
Sun salutations (Suryanamaskar A and B) to create space
Torsions in standing and seated postures
Forward- and backbends
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This is the second of a series of workshops Liliana will offer. You are welcome to join one or more in any order.
The whole series is meant to offer you a glimpse into what Somatic Education is, from her perspective and to offer a taste into this work. Liliana plans to offer a 100-hour training in 2023 and this is a good opportunity to see if this is something for you to join. -
In these four workshops you will get acquainted with the somatic method called OSSEUS, which approaches yoga practice as somatic re-education. Developed by Liliana, movement is approached from the inside out: through self-inquiry. You learn about the biomechanics of the body and are invited to be aware of your actions from moment to moment, that is, to bring deep awareness into your practice. This can have a great impact on your health; reducing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.
Throughout life, the brain is constantly modifying and organizing responses to stimulus through experience (patterns) and learning (remembering). Somatic re-education helps re-program the brain to body connection and helps us let go of old dysfunctional patterns, and organically restore the structural and functional integrity of the body.
In these workshops we use the body to bring the mind into the present moment.
We explore how to organize all segments of the body around the vertical axis: the spine and the relationship with the three biggest structures of the body: head, rib-cage and pelvis. This process of structural integration organizes the body, and gradually life as a whole. The whole process helps to bring about somatic and psychological changes. Practice based on constant awareness will help us understand the roots of true happiness.
Discover how you approach your yoga practice reflects the way you live. If we approach our body with love, it responds in an incredible way, revealing all its wisdom in the light of our awareness.
Date & Time: Sunday 23 October | 13:30 - 17:30
Location: Studio FLY | Croeselaan 209 | Utrecht
Price: €59 | Package price: Join all four workshops and get one free - €177
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