Somatic Strategies for Asymmetrical Posture

Laura Gates 4-20-2024

In this session, we will explore and re-educate the habits of contraction that create a low shoulder, hiked hip, or lateral curves, twists of the spine (scoliosis) specific to your individual patterns. The contractive patterns present with scoliosis can sometimes be stubborn and complicated. Together, we will find how helpful it can be to approach them with gentleness, imagery, and specificity. 

Please bring your mat and several folded small and large towels to use as props as needed, and for head elevation while side lying.  

Laura M. Gates, CHSE, CCSE, is a certified (Hanna) clinical somatic educator (2007), and member of the training team at Essential Somatics LLC, USA. She has developed strategies, movement sequences, and rich imagery particularly helpful for scoliosis, spinal fusion, and other postural issues. She brings her years as a former professional dancer, dance educator, and visual artist to her teaching. She lives on the island of Averøy, Norway, and often travels to offer workshops and see clients in New York City, and other locations in the US, Canada, and Europe. She also teaches courses online and sees individual clients both in person and online.

+1 718 350 0637
Lmgates51@gmail.com 
www.essentialsomatics.com
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