Simple Movement Through Somatics

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Program Type:

Health

Age Group:

Adults
Registration for this event will be open from December 10, 2024 @ 11:08pm to January 27, 2025 @ 10:30am.

Program Description

Event Details

Join certified person trainer, Tom Capriotti for a 1-hour somatics session. Somatics engages the nervous system in an active learning process that consists of slow, focused, intentional movements. Somatics teaches the nervous system how to release chronic muscle tension, loosening joints, and relieving tightness. Somatics also explores how the body holds and expresses painful experiences, applying mind-body healing to aid with trauma recovery.

This class requires the ability to get up and down from the floor without assistance. Please bring a yoga mat and a water bottle. Wear loose comfortable clothing.

Tom's interest in somatics started about 25 years ago during a yoga class. He was experiencing lower back pain and during the class, the guru introduced somatic movements and he felt immediate relief. Since then he's been very passionate about somatics. This movement is based on sensory-motor amnesia; during our lifetime through trauma, stress, or body position, some muscles stop working properly and somatics can return your body to freer movement.

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Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (CSCL) or 412-781-0783 (SCL).