Teaching Terminology
How Language Can Change the Experience of a Movement
Gabriel Posner and Ryan Moschell 4-23-2022
In group movement classes, we are only as good as the words we use to convey a somatic movement. Sometimes anatomical terms are perfectly understood while other times, creativity is required to evoke an image that will illicit the intended movement. This presentation will explore the relevance of using specific anatomical directions for movements versus using more image-centered movements. There will be a short introduction where we will present some of the science exploring different focal points of awareness and movement followed by a movement class where Gabriel and Ryan will tag-team teaching somatic movements using a variety of cues so you can feel the differences.
Ryan Moschell, BA, LMT, CHSE, was certified by the Novato Institute for Somatic Research and Training®, and is also a Licensed Massage Therapist. He created and owns Get Out Of Shape®, a full-time practice in Annapolis, Maryland. In 2015, Ryan was elected to, and continues to serve on, the Board of Directors of the AHSE. His almost two decades of experience as a bodyworker and his academic background in cultural anthropology offers him a broad perspective on human behavior and how cultural norms can affect health and wellbeing. His innate curiosity has led him to continually search for new and creative ways of communicating and connecting with each of his clients. Ryan combines and utilizes many of the specialized techniques he has learned over the years to enhance his clients’ experience as they move from pain to pain-free on their way to their full potential.his
Get Out of Shape®
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 703-6956
bodylistener@gmail.com
Gabriel Posner, CHSE, graduated from the Novato Institute of Somatic Research and Training in 2008. He also is certified in Massage Therapy and has his Master of Science degree in Mind-Body Medicine through Saybrook University. Gabriel taught Massage Therapy and Somatic Education at the National Holistic Institute and has been maintaining a private practice since 2004. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Association for Hanna Somatic Education and is working towards a Ph.D. in Mind-Body Medicine. Gabriel joined the Essential Somatics faculty in 2019. He assists with Clinical Somatic Education trainings and mentors students in the training. Gabriel maintains a private practice in Denver, Colorado offering Somatics and Biofeedback for musculoskeletal issues, complete injury recovery, optimal performance, and self-regulation. In his spare time, Gabriel is raising three young children with his wife in beautiful Colorado. To keep up with the kids, he is focusing right now on mountain biking, rock scrambling, bug hunting, and cuddle piles.
Denver, CO 80211
(415) 385-0798
gabriel@elevatedsomatics.com