Case study: how somatics saved me from hip surgery
This case study, "how somatics saved me from hip surgery," was written by Mara Blackburn. “I’ve been doing sport since I [...]
Snap, crackle and hopefully not pop! Remedies for arthritic and muscular pain
This month’s blog looks at nutritional supplements, dietary advice and remedies for arthritic and muscular pain. I have listed my tried and tested remedies plus a muscular pain relieving therapeutic bath recipe.
Somatics exercise: Arch and Flatten
Are you sitting comfortably? Are you sure? According to a growing body of research, sitting down is just as unhealthy [...]
Sperlonga, Sperlonga..I’d like to stay a little longer
This is my blog, written from a wonderful working experience in the picturesque medieval village of Sperlonga. Sperlonga is a [...]
Somatics & Menopause
It seems for the majority of women, the menopausal phase of our life’s journey is an arduous one. I am in the midst of perimenopausal symptoms myself, which led me to write this blog, which includes five of my favourite exercises to ease menopausal symptoms.
Remove tension from your back muscles with diagonal prone lifts
Aim: To connect with the musculature of the back of the body Benefits: Remove tension from the spinal, neck [...]
Soul Somatics not Sole Slippers
Recently a student asked about the ‘soul’ in Soul Somatics. He thought it was spelt ‘sole’. After a wee chortle, [...]
