What in the heck are somatics exercises?

December 30, 2011 by Gravitywerks in Hanna Somtatic Education, somatics exercises and tagged Fitness, flexibility, somatics exercises | Leave a comment

Ed Barrera from Gravity Werks briefly talks about what somatics exerciese are. Check out this video: http://ping.fm/T3zf5

Often times he’ll call the un-exercises since they are designed to un-do muscular stiffness and un-wind bound up muscles.

More bad news on stretching

December 22, 2011 by Gravitywerks in Stretching and tagged stretching | Leave a comment

Just a note from your divorce counselor for stretching…

Even in Australia… stretching is getting a bad rap. See: http://ping.fm/IBKmo

Change the Pain in 3 Easy Steps

December 20, 2011 by Gravitywerks in Hanna Somtatic Education, somatics exercises and tagged flexibility, mobility, pain | Leave a comment

Having lived in chronic pain for a long time, I’ve learned a thing or two to help get us out of pain quickly and effectively.

Watch this video.

In 3 easy, simple steps, you can naturally move with better mobility, attain natural flexibility, and end the physical pain by using the brain.

Find out how in a free online mini-course to end physical pain.

What is Somatics?

December 16, 2011 by Gravitywerks in Hanna Somtatic Education, somatics exercises and tagged Somatics | Leave a comment

Here’s a quick video on Somatics.

Thomas Hanna coined this term to describe, “the body experienced from within”

Read this to learn more about Somatics.

Letting of tension, stiffness, tightness and SMA

December 12, 2011 by Gravitywerks in Hanna Somtatic Education, somatics exercises and tagged back exercises, mind-body, muscular tension, sensory-motor amnesia, Somatics, somatics exercises, stiff muscles, tight muscles | Leave a comment

SMA is sensory-motor amnesia as defined by Thomas Hanna. When our muscles forget how to let go of tightness or high levels of tension, we’re living with SMA. See the video below.

Simple, easy movement generated with a specific intention lets the brain change how our muscles feel.

Join us in class to learn more.

Daily Exercise Workout Plan

December 3, 2011 by Gravitywerks in Hanna Somtatic Education, somatics exercises and tagged daily exercise routine | Leave a comment

Satisfied with your daily exercise workout plan? Check: See this video

Somatics exercises are the un-exercise way to ready you for whatever exercise routine you use.

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Thanks Ed - ... great news - I've been doing a lot of cross country skiing here in Minnesota where the weather is cold and clear and the snow sparkly and dry. And my stride and balance are light years ahead of where they were last year at this time! Not to mention my stamina - it's all pretty effortless and most of all, great fun!

Thanks for your good work (and I do practice everyday.....) Cheers, Yvonne

Dear Ed,

I have been meaning to write you this for a long time. I have not returned to you for more work because for all practical purposes, my back no longer bothers me. I cannot tell you how grateful I have been toward you over these last few months as I began to realize how much better I am. Within a month of working with your exercises I was markedly better, and after six months as I began picking up the exercises on a regular basis, I considered myself virtually cured.

I have to say that when I read Hanna's book and the testimonials from Somatics people about how miraculous it seemed, I was skeptical. They seemed frankly ditzy. But now I are one!
It really, really works.

So I have wanted to express my thanks for a long time. I am enormously grateful to you. All the best,L. Daloz Clinton

Hey There, Merry Christmas.

Just wanted to let you know ... while making a transfer of a patient who unfortunately died in my arms ... I was caught in a very narrow space and we were stuck for 5-7 minutes. Had to call 911 for assistance. Since I was using all of my muscles to hold up the patient, I didn't have any room to step back and the paramedic had to pry me off of the patient.

Immediately afterwards I felt a burning in the muscles of my chest... eventually I went to Urgent Care. The PA recommended I take off the next couple of days and recommended I do not do any exercise, but use the muscle relaxant and pain medication. He wanted to let the muscles rest.

Well I didn't listen to him and just before bed I looked for some of my saved recordings of your classes. I found the one that was for the Core. That seemed to ease the burning in my chest. By the next morning almost all of the chest muscle burning was gone. I was very excited that I did not need to take any drugs for this and of course I know Somatics work, this episode was just a huge confirmation!!! Thanks Ed. D. Elliot., RN, Port Orchard, WA

Thanks Ed. I'm having a bit of a hard time keeping up with the somatics classes - mostly for a good reason though, my back has been doing a lot better and I've started dancing again! Anya. Victoria, B.C.

Hi Ed.

I am another of your success stories--after the 4 hour class on June 28th. On July 2nd I was on a plane to Alaska, and a 12 day whirlwind trip around Anchorage and the Kenai Penninsula by car.

I was pain free and full of energy--while I kept doing my 3 favorite back movements!

I called the neurosurgeon and canceled a scheduled back surgery on my return home!

At my last two chiropractic appointments, no adjustment was needed! Thank for you continued help. Marilu, Everett, WA

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