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“If you can walk, you can dance. If you can talk, you can sing.” - Pygmy saying We participate in our own evolution by cultivating body wisdom, nurturing our nature and exploring new ways of being. "What we plant in the soil of contemplation we shall reap in the harvest of action." - Meister Eckhart “A body at home in itself is a gift to the world.” |
Somatic Expression® is the art and craft of conscious, creative and compassionate relationship with one’s own body. This somatic-expressive approach to embodiment has been developed by Master Somatic Movement Therapist, artist and teacher Jamie McHugh over four decades of lived research and global teaching. Somatic Expression weaves together the five universal somatic technologies: breath, vocalization, contact, movement and stillness with individual subjective expression for health, art and insight. These technologies have been used in various forms by cultures worldwide since the beginning of time for health and healing. This holistic approach draws from modern methods, such as Body-Mind Centering®, Continuum Movement®, and the Tamalpa Life/Art Process®, as well as longstanding traditions, such as Mindfulness Meditation (Thich Nhat Hanh) and Indigenous Healing (Pomo healer Lorin Smith). Updating this body wisdom for modern minds is the driver behind Somatic Expression’s offerings. We offer contemplative practices to bring you closer to your own nature and expressive practices to connect you to the larger body of life. The Five Technologies These are invitations for collaborative participation with your nature: Breath – the primary doorway to self-regulation Vocalization – breath made visible through vibration and expression Self-Contact – tactile presence for orientation, perception and comfort Movement – spontaneous and intentional motion Stillness – non‑action, rest, and assimilation
Embodied Mindfulness - a sitting practice Unplug to Connect - a lying down practice EcoSomatic Expression - a nature practice
Explore - group classes and individual sessions Read + listen - articles, interviews and videos Somatic Expression® is a registered service mark of Jamie McHugh |
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