This is the second of a series of posts containing some advice on approaching somatic practice. These ideas are foundations that support our continued unfolding, and our experience of our selves. They are valid no matter where we find ourselves, from the very beginning of our journey into the world of somatics, to our ongoing … Continue reading How to Approach Somatic Practice (II)
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How to Approach Somatic Practice
There are some ideas that may be useful to bear in mind as you enter the world of somatic practice. These ideas are foundations that support our continued unfolding, and our experience of our selves. They are valid no matter where we find ourselves, from the very beginning of our journey into the world of … Continue reading How to Approach Somatic Practice
Balance and Symmetry
I recently completed a Yin Yoga teacher training (ironically enough, after 5 years teaching Yin). One of my takeaways from the training was a reminder of our beliefs around the supposed symmetry and balance of the body. Largely because of how we look, most of us assume that we are bilaterally symmetrical. In other words, … Continue reading Balance and Symmetry
Resources
This page is a collection of resources from various areas that we have found helpful and would recommend. Both of us have spent many years using all kinds of resources to further our research and explore different areas of interest. It is a great privilege to have such wonderful sources of information, many of which … Continue reading Resources
Guided Practice Library
This page holds a collection of guided practices led by Vaishali. All the practices are short (4-20 minutes), and intended as explorations to guide you into particular aspects of somatic and/or meditative experience. Below each audio file are a few short notes and some images that may catalyse your imagination and understanding of what is … Continue reading Guided Practice Library
Ode to the Ground
In my sessions and personal practice, my first and last recourse is to something many of us take for granted: the ground. It is one of the best props you could use in your movement practice, and in some cases, may even be the only thing you need to reconnect to your living, breathing, moving … Continue reading Ode to the Ground
FAQs
What do you do? I teach movement and yoga. My focus is on therapeutic and restorative movement, helping people recover from injuries, address chronic pain or find greater ease and efficiency of movement. In order to do this, I use principles and practices from somatics, movement therapy, yoga, Laban/Bartenieff Movement and Body-Mind Centering. Who is … Continue reading FAQs
Dharma Books: Our Recommendations
As we come to the end of the year, with days of leisure and enjoyment before us, we wanted to leave you with a few recommendations for dharma books that you can take with you this holiday season. Our selection is deliberately eclectic, so we hope you find something that speaks to you, no matter … Continue reading Dharma Books: Our Recommendations
Movement Habits for a Healthier You (III)
This is the third post of a series of articles on movement habits you can implement for better health. Read the first part and the second part. 3. Move more and move better throughout the day One of the things I love about the term 'movement' is how broad it is. Movement, unlike exercise, is … Continue reading Movement Habits for a Healthier You (III)
Movement Habits for a Healthier You (II)
This is the second part of a series of articles on movement habits you can implement for better health. Read the first part here. 2. Switch up your relationship to the ground This is a cool one that you probably hadn't thought of, and really simple to do. The premise is this: the way that … Continue reading Movement Habits for a Healthier You (II)
The Still Space 