Klerity Yoga & Somatics

"As we grow older, our bodies - and our lives - should continue to improve, right up to the very end."    Thomas Hanna

What is Somatics?

The Calgary Herald described Somatics as "A Toolbox for Coping with Pain," but just what is Somatics?  Somatics Movement is a sensory-motor training technique developed by Thomas Hanna that works for all kinds of stress, injury, and movement problems and is a gentle, sensible, and safe approach to recover from chronic pain and promote ease of movement throughout your life. 

SOMATICS GOES TO THE ROOT OF MUSCLE PAIN - YOUR BRAIN AND THE WAY IT SENSES AND CONTROLS MUSCLES.   Somatics re-trains the brain to release and relax muscles for improved function and long term pain relief by regaining awareness, sensation and motor control of muscles. 

By focussing on gentle movements, Somatics can eliminate SENSORY MOTOR AMNESIA, the condition of tight, “frozen” muscles that occurs when we learn to hold ourselves tightly in reaction to pain, injury, surgery, stress or habitual patterns. These patterns present themselves as back pain, neck/shoulder pain, TMJ, sciatica, scoliosis, leg length discrepancy and other common muscle pain conditions.

This is an ACTIVE process.  Since your brain controls your muscles, and muscles only learn through movement, YOU are the only one who can change what your muscles are doing.  Other methods such as stretching only give short term benefits.

Somatics can help to relieve pain and disability associated with common health complaints such as: headaches, stiff or painful joints and muscles, fatigue, poor posture, breathing problems, impaired movement, the effects of accident trauma and whiplash, back pain, and repetitive strain injuries.

Thomas Hanna developed Somatics not only to provide a means of releasing contracted muscles and provide pain relief,  but also with the intention of preventing these conditions from occurring.  Consistent practice can create and maintain lifelong freedom of movement of the entire body.

Click  our "Articles" section for  "Somatics - A Toolbox for Coping with Pain"

Critical Alignment Therapy Yoga (C.A.T.)

Critical Alignment Therapy is a unique yoga therapy recommended for anyone wishing to facilitate freer movement of the spine and can be extremely effective in reducing chronic pain caused by injury, stress or repetitive strain.

Developed by Gert van Leeuwen, founder of the Critical Alignment Yoga Institute (formerly Bharata Yoga Institute) in Amsterdam, C.A.T. focuses on awareness of the differences between the use of movement muscles at the surface of the body and the postural muscles located closer to the spine and joints.  Over time, muscles and joints tend to become stiff and are often painful when stability is created through habitual use of these surface movement muscles.

Through regular practice of therapeutic poses using specifically designed yoga equipment and breathing techniques, it is possible to stabilize the structure of the body through use of the postural muscles, alleviating stress and tension in the movement muscles. 

Stabilization of the body through the postural muscles promotes greater mobilization of the spine and joints which is subsequently integrated into improved posture, daily movement and development of strength and coordination of the core muscles.

ALL CLASSES TAKE PLACE AT KLERITY YOGA & SOMATICS STUDIO UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED

UPDATE: 

GOING FORWARD WE ARE NO LONGER OFFERING PRE-SCHEDULED CLASS TIMES.

book YOUR PRIVATE SESSIONS, CLASSES OR WORKSHOPS:

WE ARE AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE SESSIONS AND, UPON REQUEST, WE CAN ALSO PROVIDE CLASSES OR WORKSHOPS FOR UP TO 4 STUDENTS. PLEASE CONTACT US AT KLERITYYOGA@GMAIL.COM OR AT 403-225-1113 FOR PRICING, AND TO ARRANGE FOR CLASSES. AS ALWAYS, WE ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION, OR TO DISCUSS YOUR CONCERNS.

All participants must be able to negotiate stairs, and be able to lie on a mat on the floor.

SOMAYOGA - Somatic Movement in the style of Thomas Hanna combined with gentle hatha yoga

SOMATICS - Somatic Movement in the style of Thomas Hanna

PRIVATE SESSIONS:  Private and semi-private sessions are also available -  Rate $50.00 for a 1.5 hour class (no GST payable)

SELF ARRANGED CLASSES: 3-4 STUDENTS $20 each per 1.5 hr class

INTRO TO SOMATICS:  SEE "WORKSHOPS/EVENTS"  link above for complete details ) 2.5 hour workshop $70.00

each participant - Minimum 4 participants

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REGISTER / MORE INFORMATION

For more information on Soma Yoga, Somatics or Critical Alignment Therapy Yoga or to register for a class please feel free to contact us:

(403) 225-1113         klerityyoga@gmail.com

PAYMENT:   CASH, OR E-MAIL MONEY TRANSFER ONLY 

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"As we grow older, our bodies - and our lives - should continue to improve, right up to the very end."    Thomas Hanna

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ARRANGE A PRIVATE 2.5 HOUR WORKSHOP FOR 4 -5 PARTICIPANTS, PLEASE CONTACT US  AT:  klerityyoga@gmail.com or by calling (403) 225-1113

SCHEDULE YOUR WORKSHOP TODAY

Day and time of choice      @ Klerity Yoga Studio (OR OTHER)

2.5 hours                                $70.00/person (minimum 4 students)

WE OFFER 3 DIFFERENT WORKSHOPS TO CHOOSE FROM:

INTRODUCTION TO SOMATICS

Learn the basics as well as safe, easy techniques that will teach your brain to release muscles that have become tight and painful due to stress, injury or habitual movement patterns.  Learn the primary movements of the Somatic CAT Stretch for freer movement throughout life

basics for neck, shoulders and upper back

Learn the basic principles of Somatics and how to use safe and easy Somatic movements to release neck and shoulder muscles that have become tight and painful as a result of long hours of computer work, sitting, driving, habitual body patterns or injury.   Somatics can help you move and function freely without pain

BASICS FOR LOWER BACK, HIPS & LEGS

Learn the basic principles of Somatics and how to use safe and easy Somatic movement techniques to release tight back, waist, hip and leg muscles resulting from stress, injury or habit to promote ease of movement, flexibility, and relief from pain

CONTACT US AND ARRANGE A WORKSHOP TODAY

403) 225-1113 or via email at klerityyoga@gmail.com

 Somatics is a safe, gentle and common sense approach to releasing tight muscles and aids in reversing pain and stiffness while creating freedom through gentle controlled movements.

Learn basic movements that aid in releasing tight and painful shoulders, necks, backs, legs and hips so you can continue to do the things you love to do!

Workshop size (at Klerity Yoga) is limited to 5 participants allowing for individualized attention.  No previous experience is required.  This is also a good refresher for those who have taken previous workshops!  

NOTE: PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ABLE TO NEGOTIATE STAIRS AND LIE ON A MAT ON THE FLOOR.

 Each Participant will also receive an instructional Somatic Movement Handout so they can continue their practice at home

For additional information on Somatics, click the "SOMATICS" link above