Hanna Somatics for stress relief with Dr. Holly
Check back for next session | Our collective stress levels are high, which takes a toll on the mind and body. Chronic stress often manifests as tension, pain, and fatigue in our body, as well as anxiety, depression or grief. Is this ringing true for you? Join us to learn simple movements to release chronic muscle tension and experience more freedom of movement, flexibility, energy, peace of mind and improve your overall sense of well-being.
In this 4-week Hanna Somatics Education Series, you’ll be guided through a sequence of gentle movements while lying on the floor. These movements are designed to release chronic tension in your shoulders, hips, back, abdomen, sides and to calm the nervous system. You’ll learn how your body unconsciously holds chronic tension (to protect yourself), and then learn ways to release it by moving slowly and with awareness. Hanna Somatics is a neuromuscular re-education technique, where you connect your mind and body, and repattern your nervous system and muscles to return to a neutral resting tone.
When you restore the natural resting tone of your muscles, you will likely feel better and have more ease in your mind and body. These simple movements are self-care tools. You can safely practice them at home to maintain a sense of balance, and then reclaim the activities that bring you joy.
This class is open to teenagers and adults, no experience necessary. The only requirement is to be able to get down onto and up from the floor. Wear comfortable clothes you can move in. Please bring a yoga mat and a beach towel or blanket if you have one. Yoga mats and blankets are available at the studio.
Cost: Sliding fee scale $140, $150, $160
Instructor: Holly Walsh, DC, CST, is a chiropractor, craniosacral therapist, health and wellness coach, yoga teacher, and a Hanna Somatics Educator in training.