SOMA® at Unlocking The Body
SOMA® consists of a systematic series of 10 - 11 sessions, each focusing on a particular area of the body, yet they all address the comprehensive relationship of every part to the whole. The sessions are designed for a cumulative effect, each building on the previous session. Clients often report that their bodies are eager to receive, or even crave, the focus of the next session. See below for a more detailed explination of what occurs during each session. If you would like to try SOMA but don't want the commitment of multiple session Somassage may be for you. See our Somassage page under the "Our Services" tab or click on the red Somassage in this text.
The Introductory Sessions
The first three sessions facilitate an opening, creating space for the "core" sessions that follow. Session 1: Rib Cage
Focus: Releasing the tissue surrounding the rib cage and lengthen the lower back.
Results: A sense of lightness and well-being, a more upright posture and fuller deeper breathing. Session 2: Legs & Feet
Focus: The body's foundation: lower legs and feet.
Results: A sense of being firmly grounded and in touch with reality.
Session 3: Sides
Focus: The relationship between pelvis, ribcage and shoulder girdle.
Results: Expanded breathing, greater relaxation and more immediately available energy.
The Core Sessions
To bring about the most profound benefits of SOMA work, we restructure, educate and enliven the center of your body: legs, pelvis, entire spine and muscles that support you from deep within. Sessions 4, 5 & 6: Vertical Core
Focus: Adjust and lengthen the center line, or core, that runs vertically through the body.
Results: Better balance and freedom of movement. Walking takes a fraction of the energy typically expended.
Session 7: Head and Neck
Focus: Release the muscles of the neck, face and head.
Results: More softened and relaxed appearance in the face, with increased self-reliance and personal power.
The Integrative Sessions
These final sessions are the key to the lasting "effects" of SOMA. By focusing largely on integration and connectivity, we allow your body-mind to fully "own" this new way of moving and being in the world.
Sessions 8, 9 & 10: Integration
Focus: Integrate the whole body in a new and more efficient manner.
Results: Less stress and increased energy as the body's structure becomes better aligned with gravity.
Session 9A: Arms (new!)
Focus: Release and integrate the arms and shoulders
Results: A lighter experience of the arms, greater ease through the shoulders, an experience of more connection through the entire torso.
For more information about SOMA® Bodywork check out this link:
http://www.somabodywork.org