Somatic Movement Programs

"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.

"These 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       

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 are 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 last about 1 hour and consist 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.

There are a few clases that are shorter purely experiential and with no theory.