Free the Head, Neck and Shoulders with Somatics

With LiSA PETerSEN

Somatics offers the gift of awareness, embodiment, and freedom. For many Yoga teachers and students, it is love at first sight! Learn how to make the unconscious conscious and see what transforms in your life and practice.

This workshop day focuses on the dynamic relationship between your head, neck, shoulders, and spine. We will investigate how to get to the root of neck, shoulder and upper back pain as well as improving posture and upper body alignment in preparation for Yoga asana or any movement practice. Learn how to combat computer shoulders, tech neck, and other repetitive strains; say goodbye to tension and hello to embodied ease and relaxation. The afternoon practice focuses on how somatics is such an exquisitely intelligent preparation for yoga asana.

Somatic Movement Education (or Hanna Somatics) unites modern neuromuscular science with ancient Yogic wisdom. Somatic movements offer a safe, fast, efficient, and long-lasting way to release muscular contraction by engaging your nervous system. The exercises are simple and accessible yet incredibly profound and far reaching. They can be seamlessly incorporated into any practice and place the power of change firmly back into your hands. Students describe the work as ‘a life-raft’, ‘the missing link’, ‘magic’, ‘my essential tool-kit’ and so much more.

Come move, play and find out for yourself what somatics can do for your practice and your teaching. The afternoon practice focuses how somatics is such an exquisitely intelligent preparation for yoga asana.

This workshop includes somatic exercises, asana, embodied anatomy, breathwork, and guided relaxation. It is suitable for all ages and movement levels. No previous somatic experience is required.

Bring a curious mind and a willingness to explore new territory.

Who is this for?
We welcome students and teachers of movement including yoga, pilates and dance, as well as physio/physical therapists, massage and craniosacral therapists, osteopaths, psychotherapists, mindfulness teachers, gym instructors, occupational therapists, doctors, nurses and anyone interested in the mind-body connection. This workshop is also suitable for anyone who experiences pain or tension in their body. It is not suitable for anyone who is currently experiencing chronic debilitating pain.

“‘Getting the knack of catching ourselves, of gently and compassionately catching ourselves is the way of the warrior’. ”

— – Pema Chodren

Dates: Sunday 23 June 2024
Time: 12.00-18.30
Location: Studio ONE | Sint Janshovenstraat 1 | Utrecht
(different address than on Saturday)
Price: (vat included)
Early Bird prices:
until 1 June: €109
Regular price: €129

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Don’t miss Lisa’s other workshop this weekend:
Somatic solutions for sTRESS

about the teacher:

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Lisa Petersen

Lisa Petersen is a somatics innovator and yoga teacher who is passionate about guiding people towards personal transformation both on and off the mat. She is internationally known for her integrity, clarity and presence. Her teaching is informed by a rich understanding of embodiment, experiential anatomy and developmental movement patterns. She is moved by finding the balance between being and doing, movement and stillness, strength and fluidity, discipline and freedom.