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Barak

Yes, as you become more self-adjusting then you may notice your spine self-adjusting itself. So this is very normal.

Keep up the good work.

Ed

I’m getting more and more fluid and flexible the more I do these exercises–ok, ok, you said it all along!

I’ve noticed that my spine seems to be cracking a lot–kind of like the cracks and crunches my chiropractor would do (I’m not seeing one anymore). Is this ok? Normal? Something to be concerned about?

Barak

Have you first completed the initial lessons 1 (both parts), lesson 2, and lesson 3 on this members page?
If you haven’t, then go back and play with these lessons for two weeks although
lesson 1 on the members page, part 2 is similar to the back series first lesson.

Are you using anything to prop your head on the floor? Please read or listen to the file on your comfort and
props.

Your experience is quite common. Either prop yourself accordingly and make yourself as comfortable as possible or modify your
position. You can choose to imagine the movements, so you could lie on your back if necessary.

Normally, the next time you go through a lesson, things will have loosened up, and quite possibly by
the third time you’ve done your lesson, things will become even easier.

As a child, you were once comfortable on your belly lifting your head and exploring your world so
the software (movement memory) to move freely is in you, you are just updating that software since now your head
weighs a little more and in time you may have learned to move in a compensated manner.

The compensations are what you are bringing back to voluntary control and your function will be enhanced.

I know the experience isn’t always as easy until you practice… then it does become easier. In a year, you’ll
be able to recall the difficulty in this position and your experience may be remarkably different, if not sooner.

Ed

I’ve been doing the back #1 audio–laying face down and turning my head is killing my neck. I let it settle in for a minute and it’s not too bad while I’m lying there, but as soon as it’s time to roll over or turn to the other side, I feel like I’m frozen in place and in pain for a good 30 seconds.

Should I hold off on this and work on my neck first?

Barak

Thanks for the reply. I’ve ordered the book. And, yesterday, I did yoga postures with attention to my breath, slowly, without pushing, and with the intention of moving in a relaxed way.

I’ve done your lessons 1-3 already and have enjoyed them. I did some extra work on my left shoulder, which has been tight since I fell on the snow, and landed on my left hand, a few months ago. Its range of motion is much greater now. Yeah!!!

Thanks,

Sol

Yes, the Somatic Yoga book is a good reference and reinforces the idea that once you learn how to move more Somatically,
that you can apply the process to any movement method or practice as a means of further exploration.

Practice your Somatics and be mindful of the process and you’ll know how to apply it to Yoga and all its many forms.

Look forward to hearing your thoughts on your own Somatic Yoga practice.

Ed

I’ve gone through the intro materials and have (re)started my Somatics practice. Nice job!

One question so far. I’m very curious about how to approach yoga in a somatic way. Do you recommend the “Somatic Yoga” book? Will that teach me what I want to know? If not, can you recommend another resource?

Thanks.

Sol

When you download the file, you have to save it. I use Firefox and under File, I press File Save As… that file goes into my download folder, then when I double click on it. The file opens in the Itunes Music library. Then once it’s there, you place into a playlist folder and then burn/load onto your Ipod. Soon you’ll be one with the floor.

Ed