I periodically get requests for ideas as to how people can vary their somatic movement routine. I've now been doing my somatic movements for over 30 years, pretty much on a daily basis. So I am constantly coming up with variations, not only to the Daily Cat Routine, but also movements I can do from a chair while sitting at my desk, and movements I can do in standing, and while taking a walk. This is class 1 of 2 or more classes on this theme. The main question I ask myself as I'm doing my regular daily cat movements is what else can I do that involves these movements but is somewhat different. For example, as I do "Arch & Flatten," I might bring my awareness to my pelvic floor. I focus on the sensations in my pelvic floor as I do "Arch & Flatten" and begin to notice that when I flatten the posterior part of my pelvic floor is squeezed tighter; and when I arch I can feel my low back muscles strongly contract. I bring my attention to both the movement and the sensations and modulate levels of effort and comfort. Whenever we do a movement, we contract muscles. The problem is getting stuck in the contraction and not being able to release out of the contraction. That is why we focus on the slow controlled release coming out of the contraction to rest. I hope you get some good ideas for creating your own variations to your somatic movement routine.

7/2/22 Zoom Class: Enhance Your Somatic Movement Routine, Class 1

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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.

7/2/22 Zoom Class: Enhance Your Somatic Movement Routine, Class 1

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