Somatic Movement Classes
"Each session opens up new possibilities, a different part of my body and nervous system comes 'online'." Adriana Lucas
"...a sense of calm, greater connection, new discoveries and insights about how I move..." Alicja Wircus
"This is the first time that I could walk without pain after I sprained my ankle two years ago. Thank you!" SM
VIDEO RECORD CLASSES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE:
NEW!!! Better Posture Program
These series of classes last 40 minutes each and are almost totally experiential.
You will learn to understand your own posture and learn easy ways to improve it so that you can gain in stability, move with more ease and less pain.
We will be standing up, lying on the floor and sitting on a chair. Let me know if you have any movement limitation and i can advise you of how to best adapt the classes to your own needs.
COST:
£65 (Recordings will be available for a whole year after purchase)
PAYMENT
- If you are in the UK ask me for my bank details here
- if you are not in the UK: paypal.me/martabodywork
If you have any questions reach out here
"Before taking these classes, i had no idea what my posture was really like. Having my posture analysed by Marta and attending the somatic classes has helped me understand why my right shoulder might be so painful and how i can reverse it by doing the right exerceises".
Richard W.
STRONG LEGS, RELIABLE KNEES
This series of 6 guided classes focus on strengthening the knees and finding a healthier alignment.
We follow different somatic exercises and engage in somatic explorations to re-establish the connections and relationships of the knees with the rest of the body, especially ankles and hips.
There is an introduction showing the anatomy and relevant concepts, followed by a guided movement exploration with a short demonstration of the movement sequence at the end of each class.
The whole series of 6 classes cost £78 and the video recordings will be available for a whole year.
Let me know if you would like to purchase it here
Payments are via bank transfer if you are based in the Uk and If you live abroad you can pay via bank transfer also or via Paypal if you prefer.
GROUNDING FROM THE INSIDE OUT
This is a series of 6 guided classes in which we will explore how to awaken the reliable and resilient core deep inside so that we can connect with the world as a firm and supportive place to inhabit.
We will be contactig and stimulating the power of our core as the "canister" inside our trunk that provides us with postural alignment and resiliency.
And also, we will be experiencing how this core extends throughout reaching our feet.
The classes will be gentle but powerful sequences of guided movements that aim at recovering a sense of both physical and emotional stability.
They can be challenging at times as our core is often a less known place within. So treat yourself with kindness and embark in the journey with curiousity and playfulness.
This is a great series for everyone but especially for those with lower back problems, balance issues and pelvic floor and/or foot injuries.
Please note that the classes are GUIDED. In this series, the main movements are shown briefly at the end of the classes.
Recordings are available for an entire year after the date of purchase.
The whole series of 6 classes cost £78 and the video recordings will be available for a whole year.
Payment: If you live abroad you can pay via Paypal paypal.me/martabodywork
If you are based on the UK, please ask me for my bank details here
LETTING GO OF UNNECESSARY TENSION
This is a series of 5 guided Somatic classes recorded live.
There is a short demostration at the end of the classes of the movements,
This series aims at decreasing levels of tension and stress, both physical and mental/emotional.
Each class addresses a different area of the body where most of us tend to accumulate excess tension (shoulders/neck, jaw,/tongue, ribs, diaphragm, hips and back)
It is a quiet and relaxing series to slow down and enjoy new insights lying on the floor.
The whole series of 5 classes cost £65 and the video recordings will be avaiable for a whole year
Let me know if you would like to purchase it here.
Payments are via bank transfer if you are based in the Uk and If you live abroad you can pay via bank transfer also or via Paypal if you prefer.
Mobility for Wellbeing Series:
From Lying Down to Standing Up
The Mobility for Wellbeing series consists on 5 guided classes that run from the 17th September 2022 until the 15th October 2022.
In this series I am doing the movements as i teach the class.
Some of my favourite classes to engage in yummy movements that not only feel great but are also super effective at keeping the joints well-oiled and the whole system coordinated.
The 5 classes build on each other and follow a logical progression.
The whole series of 5 classes cost £65 and you will have access to them for a whole year.
Please contact me via email here. if you would like to purchase it or need more info.
Payments are via bank transfer if you are based in the Uk and If you live abroad you can pay via bank transfer also or via Paypal if you prefer.
HEALTHY NECK & SHOULDERS SERIES OF 6 CLASSES
This is a series of 6 guided Somatic classes. They include a theoretical introduction to different related themes followed by a somatic movement sequence that will result in a better organisation of your neck and shoullders within the whole.
A very helpful series for those that suffer from aches, tension and related conditions and also for those that would like simply to improve movement and posture in general.
The series of 6 classes costs £78. You will have access to the video recordings for a whole year.
Please contact me via email here if you would like to purchase it or need more info.
Payments are via bank transfer if you are based in the Uk and If you live abroad you can pay via bank transfer also or via Paypal if you prefer.
HEALTHY HIPS SERIES OF 5 CLASSES
This is a series of 5 guided classes designed to increase the mobility and functioning of your hips together with your back and rest of the body.
Easy to follow lying on the floor, these classes are accessible to all ages and abilities and no previous experience of the Somatic method is expected.
Classes build on each other but can also be done individually.
The whole series of 5 classes costs £65. You will have access to the video recordings for a whole year.
Please contact me via email here if you would like to purchase it or need more info.
Payments are via bank transfer if you are based in the Uk and If you live abroad you can pay via bank transfer also or via Paypal if you prefer.
This is a great series if you would like to engage in a gentle but effective program to improve the health of your back and the relationships with the rest of the body. You will benefit from better coordination, mobility, and understanding at the same time you will feel calm and relaxed.
These 10 guided classes were video-recorded during our live online course Healthy Backs.
No previous experience of the Somatic method is expected and all ages and abilities are welcomed.
The cost for the whole series of 10 classes is £95 and you will have access to the video recordings for a whole year.
Please contact me via email here if you would like to purchase it or need more info.
Payments are via bank transfer if you are based in the Uk and If you live abroad you can pay via bank transfer also or via Paypal if you prefer.
What some of you are saying...
*** "The Somatic Movement classes have had a tremendous impact on my posture and overall well being. Each session opens up new possibilities, a different part of my body and nervous system comes 'online'. This happens every single time, no doubt due to Marta's deep understanding of the human body and her care, compassion and humanity that radiate from her every expression. The benefits for me have been two-fold - the immediate experience of 'ooh, this is how I can feel, this is how I can move my body, this is how my body actually wants or needs to move'. In my head, I always follow this with 'why has nobody told me that I can move or feel this way?'...
The other life-changing impact of the sessions is in translating them to everyday life, to the way I move and perceive myself and ultimately the world around me. I do feel that without Marta's guidance, this journey would have been a much rockier one."
Adriana Lukas
*** "I have been suffering from lower back pain and sciatica for a long time. I can't say that my pain is totally gone but after doing these classes regularly I definitely feel much less pain and much more flexibility and I can do things that I have not been able to do for a long time. And they are also very relaxing!"
Laura Rivas
*** "I have immensely enjoyed doing Marta’s online classes for the last 2 years or so since she started. Her genuine interest and passion for what she teaches shines through during every session and is infectious, creating a genuine enthusiasm in myself to understand what she is conveying and to explore via the movements she guides the class through. I am somebody who has done extensive physical training throughout my life and this has resulted in definite patterns of movement and ways of using my body, along with restrictions, tightness and injuries that commonly manifest as a result of the lifestyle I have led. Participating in Marta’s classes has enabled me to identify many areas of restriction and tension and release them. I’ve also found that becoming aware of these things has allowed me to work on changing them by paying attention in every day life. I feel I have become more effective and efficient in the various activities I do, which has increased my enjoyment when doing them."
Alex Demosthenous
*** "The Somatic Movement classes are innovative, informative and they always feed my curiosity. I enjoy these weekly explorations as they help me to connect with the patterns, restrictions, ease and pleasure in my body. Every class is different but the outcome is usually the same which for me is a sense of calm, greater connection between different parts, new discoveries and insights about how I move, less restrictions and tension in some parts of my body and an overall feeling of being in one piece"
Alicja Wirkus
Online Somatic Movement Classes
SATURDAYS via Zoom Live and On Demand
They mainly draw from my Feldenkrais, Rolfing and other trainings.
The theme is different every time, but they are always gentle and easy to follow.
You might be surprised at how powerful and effective they are at reorganising and calming your nervous system.
Most people end up feeling more present within themselves, more connected, more coordinated, more balanced, more able to move in easier ways and more comfortable within their own bodies..
You will only need yourself, a mat on the floor (or a bed if the floor is not possible for you) and internet.
GUIDELINES TO ATTEND THE ONLINE CLASSES
Move slowly, with small movements and at all times within an easy, comfortable range. Everything we do should feel comfortable and pain free. Remember we are not working with muscles or soft tissue, we are not strengthening or stretching. We are working with the brain, with the nervous system, re-organising patterns of movement. So, the better it feels, the better the results! :)
Note: These classes are not intended to diagnosed or treat any medical condition but for educational purposes only.
Please consult with your doctor if you are are having any symptoms.
Also, be aware that I cannot see you on the screen as well as I would if we were in the same room, so by participating in this class or listening to the audio you are taking full responsibility for your own wellbeing.
Make sure that everything feels good and that you enjoy the class! :)
You will need:
- Your enthusiasm and curiosity
- Comfortable and warm clothing
- A place with a mat or blanket to lie on the floor (you can lie on a bed if the floor is difficult for you)
- 2 or 3 folded towels as a support for the head (cushions would be too soft)
- Any other extra support that you might feel you need (I.e. Pillow/bolster under your knees, etc...)
- For some classes, we will use a chair or stool with a more or less firm surface. But I will let you know beforehand!
CONTENT:
Most classes (execpt for the better posture series) last about 1 hour and consists of:
Brief introduction (i.e. showing some anatomy or other visuals)
Practical experiential sequence of easy, guided movements in most cases lying down on the floor on a mat or blanket (some classes might be in other positions)
Comments, questions and answers (not recorded to respect everyone's privacy)
Please note that eventhough in some series the main movements are shown at the end of the classes, some classes are GUIDED and do not have teacher's demonstrations. They are internal explorations in which you do not need to copy the teacher.
FELDENKRAIS SUMMIT 2022
Delighted to be participating in this year 's Feldenkrais Summit with fantastic teachers from all over the world.
