SOMAdublin Somatic Education and Reformer Pilates in Dublin
Hanna Somatic Education | Pilates | Dance Dublin
On my way to teach a sold out Neck and Shoulder workshop at the wonderful Reform Pilates in Blackrock, a seaside community just outside Dublin, I was listening to Dan Siegel's The Mindful Therapist. It's a wonderful book for therapists, encouraging mindfulness practice, self-care and offering an insight into his concept of Mindsight and Interpersonal… Continue reading The mind is like the ocean
When Storm Emma meets The beast from the East (who came up with that name?!), we get 4 days of snow - the first 15-20cm fell last night, which means schools are staying closed, bread is sold out and everyone is in a slight panic. Time for some selfcare - Somatic Movement lying on a… Continue reading Snow makes Ireland come to a halt
I currently work with a few clients in a 121 setting. If you have thought about how to get the most out of your practice, you might want to book a series of sessions or once off tune-ups. An hour of concentrated attention to the intricate details of your movements, honing in on your specific… Continue reading 121 lessons in Somatic Education
When I said 2018 will be the year of sharing Somatic Education with more people I meant it! I was visiting Holistic Nurture in Blanchardstown (D15), and while I was travelling through the snowy sleet and icy wind, Leemore who runs Holistic Nurture gave me a warm welcome. The centre is open since a bit… Continue reading More workshops confirmed!
I will teach a Neck and shoulder pain relief workshop at The Pilates Hub in Rathfarnham on February 10th at 2pm - tickets are live now and the first bookings are coming in! Learn how to take back control of the muscles of your shoulders, neck and back even out your shoulders without forcing improve… Continue reading Workshop in February
Lawrence Gold, one of the 'Wave 1' practitioners (who studied directly under Thomas Hanna) who have taken Somatic Education further and further, has written a beautifully concise article I would like to share! You can find the description of what happens in Hanna Somatic Education, which is what my training was based on, HERE I… Continue reading A recommended article!
For my course starting January 8th 2018, I will also have the recorded audio from every class on offer - together with a 45min video call one to one as a package! Who is this for? My class in on a Monday morning at 10am, so not everyone is able to come to it. But… Continue reading Give the gift of self-directed learning
...and the first part of our training is behind us - learning techniques, listening to lectures, reading and writing and practicing. All of this will continue, but for now we celebrate this milestone of receiving our certificate after 3 years of clinical training.
The end of the year is fast approaching so a few head ups (or heads up?) what is happening this December at SOMAdublin! First of all, I will be finishing (the official part of) my professional training at the very beginning of December in York! 3, well 4 years of training, ups and downs, practice,… Continue reading December at SOMAdublin
I have created a new class sign up for everyone who would like to take my Monday morning Restorative Somatic Education class, but can't make it! You can now book your spot for receiving the audio recording of the class straight into your inbox. That way, you can take the full class at your convenience… Continue reading New class sign ups and a special visit