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 CLASSES:

WE ARE AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE SESSIONS AND, UPON REQUEST, WE CAN ALSO PROVIDE CLASSES FOR UP TO 4 -5 STUDENTS. PLEASE CONTACT US AT KLERITYYOGA@GMAIL.COM OR 403-225-1113 FOR PRICING, AND TO ARRANGE FOR CLASSES. AS ALWAYS, WE ALWAYS AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION, OR TO DISCUSS YOUR CONCERNS.

PRVIOUS SESSIONS:

SOMA YOGA   -   Somatics / C.A.T. / Hatha Yoga Fusion   - CLASSES CANCELLED

Tuesdays     7:00 - 8:30 pm   Jan 14 - Mar 24, 2020       $165.00*   -   Class is full
Thursdays   7:00 - 8:30 pm   Jan 16 - Mar 19, 2020        $150.00*  -   Class is full

11 classes Tuesdays evenings; 10 classes Thursday.

*NO GST PAYABLE ON ABOVE AMOUNTS

SOMATICS   -   Somatic Movement in the Style of Thomas Hanna   

Wednesdays  7:00 - 8:30 pm     NO CLASSES SCHEDULED THIS SESSION     $150.00*  -  space available

*NO GST PAYABLE ON ABOVE AMOUNT

INTRO TO SOMATICS:   (See  "WORKSHOPS/EVENTS"  link above for complete details )

PRIVATE SESSIONS:  Private and semi-private sessions are also available -  hourly rate: $50.00 (no GST payable)

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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

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Our Somatics for Freer Movement Workshop out in Turner Valley this spring was a resounding success with almost 20 registrants!  We look forward to returning this fall for another Workshop!

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ARRANGE A PRIVATE WORKSHOP FOR 4 -6 PARTICIPANTS, PLEASE CONTACT US  AT:  klerityyoga@gmail.com or by calling (403) 225-1113

CHECK BACK SOON FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING:

INTRODUCTION TO SOMATICS

@ Klerity Yoga & Somatic Studio

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

Private Somatics Workshops can be planned upon request. Please contract us to arrange one today.

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 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 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

SATURDAY WORKSHOP DATES:

Saturday  of choice      @ Klerity Yoga Studio

10:00 am to 12:30 pm                                 $70.00/person