My dear client Fionnuala has written down a reflection on our work together. I am absolutely delighted that I am allowed to share them on my website!Here is her text, enjoy! My thoughts on Somatic MovementSomatics brings an inner peace to the body that allows one to go off and dig the garden, or lie… Continue reading A client’s perspective on Somatic Movement 121 sessions
We're back with a Neck and Shoulder focus by popular demand - join me on June 30th when schools are finished and we need to unwind to be ready for the summer weather that has been lurking around! We will work with simple and powerful movements that help you to free the ribcage, neck and… Continue reading June Sunday School: Neck and Shoulder TLC
On Sunday May 19th we will concentrate on our wonderful hips: ease tension, improve coordination between the spine and the pelvis, down into the legs and feet. This online workshop class is 'adventurous beginner' friendly - if you have never done a Somatics Movement class, be prepared to slow down, work less and stay curious… Continue reading Upcoming Sunday School: from wonky to glowing!
...by Merce CunninghamIf a dancer dances - which is not the same as having theories about dancing or wishing to dance or trying to dance or remembering in his body someone else's dance - but if the dancer dances, everything is there.... our ecstasy in dance comes from the possible gift of freedom, the exhilarating… Continue reading A quote that came up for me teaching class today
In my 10 years of teaching Somatic Movement Education, I came across many people with mild to severe, medicated anxiety. The physical expressions of this range from teeth grinding, restlessness or inability to move, strong muscular tension that holds the ribcage, neck and shoulders immobile, breath holding, pins and needles, etc. With the body always… Continue reading High Anxiety – get started with movement for more ease
I am delighted to announce that I will teach an Essential Somatics Fundamentals Weekend together with my colleague Colm McDonnell. We both are involved in the Essential Somatics Movement Teacher training for a while now as trainers, and are really looking forward to sharing this rich and exiting weekend course with you. The weekend course… Continue reading Essential Somatics Fundamentals Weekend | March 9th/10th
To start the year with ease and grace, I am offering a workshop on Sunday January 21st at 4pm in Rathmines! We will meet in Rathgar Junior School on Grosvenor Road and bring our attention to any patterns of bracing and those old niggling tensions we find hard to shift. This workshop will be suitable… Continue reading Somatics in Rathmines!
Interoception is a purely somatic function and skill.Read this great article about how it helps you in decision making! What I see in a lot of my clients is that when their self-perception refines through their movement practice and the strategies of paying attention to themselves, their decision making becomes less rash, rushed and more… Continue reading Intero-what?
As we have entered the darkest part ofthe year and looking forward to midwinter this month, I have started dreaming up what I will offer in 2024. We had so much fun in the ballet classes, so inquiries have been made and I have found a local space I can offer a ballet class in,… Continue reading What’s in store for 24?
You can find some collections of movement practices and a full class now to download via payhip. This is a convenient and quick way to access different programs I have recorded in the last few years, to use when you have time (even if it is in the middle of the night!). Note that Payhip… Continue reading Download Class Collections now on Payhip!
