Sometimes it is helpful to offer hands-on Body Work as part of my Somatic approach. Somatic Body Work focuses on this vital interaction between the mind and the body. The stories our mind tells our body are not always positive. Over time they can become so ingrained that the conscious mind is no longer aware of them. Instead, they manifest in bodily effects – a slumped posture, muscle contractions, irregular breathing or a short concentration span to name a few examples.
As a practising Bowen Technique Therapist for the past 15 years, I have found the power of this particular Somatic hands-on therapy quite remarkable. It is capable of releasing contractions and tensions, as well as emotional and physical trauma that has been locked into the body often for many years.
Through the process of opening and releasing long-held patterns and contractions in the fascia (the soft, connective tissue that connects every organ of the body), more space is created for energy to return. As I work hands-on with the body, the fascia softens which in turn lets the muscles relax. When there is more aliveness, there can be more choice. And with more choice comes the opportunity to shift blockages in your life so that new perspectives can emerge.
Somatic Coaching, Awaken the Wisdom Within
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