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Essential Somatics® Hanna Somatic Exercise Coach Training | Houston | May 20-22, 2016 | NCTMB 24 CEU's

I hope you will join us for:
Essential Somatics® Hanna Somatic Exercise Coach Training Level One

 ( Massage therapists who are nationally certified receive 24 CEUs for this course from NCBTMB (US only) ).


This course predominantly draws candidates from medical and bodywork backgrounds, including chiropractic, physical therapy, osteopathy, massage therapy, and movement disciplines. 

Others outside the medical, bodywork and movement professions are encouraged to apply.

Program Details

In this comprehensive 3-day course students will attain a fundamental grasp of the core principles of Hanna Somatics and Somatic Movement: the science, philosophy and techniques, in addition to learning to skillfully instruct eight basic Somatic Exercises and incorporate them into your primary practice. It is an excellent introduction to this highly effective, yet simple, and safe method of neuromuscular movement education and pain relief. In this intensive 3-day training you will learn:

  • The basic neurophysiology and anatomy as it pertains to the teaching of Somatic Exercises.
  • What Sensory Motor Amnesia is, how it develops in the brain and how Somatic Exercises, with consistent practice, can reverse it.
  • How to recognize and assess the three full body “somatic stress reflexes” in your students in order to tailor your instructions to their needs.
  • The technique of pandiculation as it pertains to the teaching of Somatic Exercises.
  • The characteristics and language of Somatic Movement coaching as distinct from "exercise" programs.
  • How to effectively teach the 10 most basic Somatic Exercises needed for quick relief of many muscle pain conditions.



 The course is currently set for:

Friday, May 20, 2016 at 9:30am through Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 6:00pm.

Location:

PilatesHouston
4669 Southwest Freeway, Suite 850
Houston, TX 77027 USA

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You can read more here (basic info) and here (course prospectus).

We'd like to see the class make. So, if you do have the opportunity to send Martha a note ahead of time, to let her know of your interest, it would be helpful in garnering a rough idea of the potential head-count. Otherwise, it may be re-scheduled for the Fall or at some other time in the future. I believe the course needs 12 people to fill it.

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You must be prepared for the course and take the pre-requisites seriously.  So, please read and practice ahead of time!  You will be expected to participate. 

Prerequisites

This is not an introductory course for those wanting to learn Hanna Somatic Exercises.

Students should already have a daily experiential practice of Somatic Exercises and be knowledgeable about Hanna Somatic Education and the basic exercises as outlined in the book, Somatics, by Thomas Hanna, Ph. D. Each student is required to have read Move Without Pain by Martha Peterson, and Somatics, Reawakening the Mind’s Control of Movement, Flexibility and Health, by Thomas Hanna, Ph.D.  

A few more ways to learn about Somatic Exercises are:


You may be required to demonstrate the ability to teach a series of somatic exercises at the end of the course.
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Students will receive a detailed student manual and audio practice CD. Please bring a pen, extra paper if desired, water and your own personal yoga mat.

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