Back by popular demand, Nikki Semeniuk, presented another wonderful and informative class.  Usually in Hanna Somatic Education we only give instructions verbally to encourage the participant to use their internal proprioception "to find" the movement. Nikki requested that we use a model so that participants could take a peek if they got lost. I finally gave in and consented. Jacqui Neurauter agreed to be our model and she was wonderful. I've gotten very positive feedback on using a model.

Here is one example of feedback Nikki has received from a participant, Pamela Frydman.  "Great class today. Nikki’s pace, clear instructions, and calmness were perfect. She created a sense of trust to allow participants time to slow down and release. My sense is that instructor’s letting go of ego is key to inviting participant healing. Thank you for these monthly offerings."

I will piggy back on Pamela's feedback. Nikki has a way of guiding movements without any sense of rush. She cleverly builds each movement sequence starting with a simple foundational movement and then is able to add to that movement with grace and ease. Nikki selected movements geared toward a sense of freedom and mobility in walking. 

She culminated the class with a walking movement series in which she deftly guided us, first in slow motion, to bring our right hemipelvis forward as we bent our right knee, and then we placed our right foot forward on the floor to take a step. We practiced this movement with both sides. We increased our speed slowly as we continued to walk forward. Nikki then guided us to add  contralateral movement in our upper body, completing normal adult contralateral walking. This was an elegant, easy to follow, walking series.

4/6/24 Zoom Class: Somatic Movements For Walking, Guest Presenter Nikki Semeniuk

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Disclaimer: These recordings are for educational purposes only.  Please do all somatic movements comfortably, slowly, and without pain or force. Please consult appropriate medical or health care providers if you have any concerns about whether the movements are suitable for you, especially if you are dealing with an illness or injury, are pregnant, or have other health, balance or mobility issues.

4/6/24 Zoom Class: Somatic Movements For Walking, Guest Presenter Nikki Semeniuk

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