Move Without Pain - an Introduction to Somatic Movement - Free Friday Wellbeing

Somatic Movement is a safe, gentle and relaxing mat based practice which addresses chronic muscle tension by getting to know our habitual stress patterns.

It involves body scans and slow movements where we contract and release muscles in different parts of the body to help the brain sense better. Once we can sense the tension we are holding onto it is easier to let it go. The result is that over time our posture improves and we can move with more ease and fluidity and less risk of injury.

Learning Somatic Movement can also improve our confidence moving in daily life and taking on new activities.

The movements are mostly done lying quietly on a mat but we can also do movements seated, standing and walking. As the movements are gentle and slow it is suitable for all and can be adapted for different needs. Instruction is given using mostly verbal cues, to encourage participants to sense within their own bodies, but demonstrations can also be given when needed.

Orla Beaton from Yoga by Nature will be the facilitator for this session.

This session is being held on Friday 14th August 10-11.30am, in The Place to Pause & Breathe, Bonnybridge.

These sessions are free, as they have been funded by Falkirk Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing. They are designed to support participant's overall health and wellbeing, increasing community connections and reducing loneliness. Although they are free, please only book in if you are definitely attending as numbers are limited. If you do book in and then can't make it please cancel your booking, as we may have people on the waiting list. If you'd like to come along but it feels difficult, please get in contact to enquire about our befriending service: susie@pauseandbreathe.co.uk

Meet Your Facilitator:

Orla is Yoga Teacher and Massage Therapist living and working in Kinross. Since qualifying with Yoga Scotland in 2017, Orla has trained in both Essential Somatics and Qigong and offers classes both in-person and online. She is passionate about the power of mindful movement, massage and meditation to improve the quality of our lives. Orla loves writing poetry and currently undertaking an MA in Creative Writing at Stirling University.