Somatic Coaching

Have you ever had a “gut reaction,” a “heart-felt knowing,” a “weak-kneed response?" These are all powerful signals that can give you valuable information about your true needs and what is most beneficial for your wellbeing.
 

Of course, it's easy to notice when you experience a strong sensation of pain or discomfort.  However, you may not detect more subtle signals until something goes awry physically or you are emotionally triggered.
 

Somatic Wellness Coaching includes the body and its innate wisdom in a dialog based on self-discovery.  We use sensing, feeling, and noticing as tools to increase awareness.
 

We all have habitual ways of relating to our bodies.  Recurring thoughts, old messages, previous injuries, body images and expectations influence the way we take care of ourselves.  They determine whether we embrace our bodies as a seamless part of our unique, whole person or more like a squeaky machine with an annoying service contract.

Neuroscience is confirming what the 2500-year-old Buddhist tradition and the 150-year-old positive psychology studies have long known: we are an integrated whole.  Our bodies are not just vehicles for transporting our large brains.  Our somatic intelligence gives us access to a deeper understanding of intuition, empathy, compassion and mind  body connection.

By developing awareness of the subtle, and ongoing messages from our bodies, we can open the door to making skillful choices that support our long-term health and vitality.

You do not need to be a Yogi, an athlete or have any particular fitness background to begin to develop understanding, empathy and gratitude for the great gift of a human body.

You may be intimidated by the idea of developing this awareness.  Don't be!  People find it joyful and enlightening.  Yes, it takes time.  So, let's get started.

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