Karen continues recalibrating the 8 basic movement lessons in the book Somatics, by Thomas Hanna. In this class she focuses on the fourth lesson, pp. 116-122, controlling the muscles involving trunk rotation. She continues to brilliantly update some of the language, content, and choice of movement examples based on her experience working with clients and teaching classes.  

After some guided assessment in standing, she had us lie down on the floor. Most of this session was done in supine. Karen is very precise in her instructions which helps us to pay attention to how we are organizing ourselves. Her guidance often leads us to challenge our expectations which may confront our comfort levels and our habituated patterns. This lesson can feel quite complicated because it has so many parts. I personally liked how she focused on the essence of this lesson which ultimately leads to greater awareness of how we are organizing our contralateral patterning most associated with walking.

9/6/25: Zoom Class: Recalibration of Lesson 4 from "Somatics" by T. Hanna, Guest Teacher Karen Meyer

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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.

9/6/25: Zoom Class: Recalibration of Lesson 4 from "Somatics" by T. Hanna, Guest Teacher Karen Meyer

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