I am so excited by the teaching that I have been doing of late that I have decided to open some more space in my private practice in Northwest Connecticut for new clients.  Summer is a wonderful time to start something new!  Here is a brief description of that work:

Somatic Movement Therapy deepens our connection to the the body through movement and stillness, breath, touch, sound and imagery. Grounding experience in the body gives us a clear and vibrant sense of our sensual, soulful connection to the earth, each other and ourselves.  Rather than focusing on exercising isolated body parts, SMT uses movement to restore qualities of connectivity, openness and integration.

It is an effective and gentle way of working with injuries and physical limitations. if you have been feeling out-of-sorts or out-of-shape, and would like to feel more vibrant and strong  physically and emotionally, this work can be tremendously helpful and enjoyable.

I also am working one-on-one with Authentic Movement as a way of:

• Giving a sense of spiritual,emotional and physical awareness.

  Creating a deeper felt sense of the body/mind connection.

  Helping to develop trust in one’s inner voice and intuitive guidance.

  Opening doors to creative inspiration.

  Connecting inner awareness to outer action.

  Providing an opportunity to move without judgement or restriction.

If you or anyone you know is interested in learning more about this work, or would like to speak to me in person, please contact me HERE.

I look forward to meeting you!

In class today with Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen at the Body-Mind Centering Association conference, Bonnie said, “the heart is in every part.”  She was showing us how to move from a sense of the heart being carried by the vessels and the cells into every part of our bodies. Earlier that morning we had been moving from each lobe of each lung, and then exploring the cradling relationship between the lungs and the heart.

Moving this way was surprisingly emotional.  Carrying the quality of heartfulness out to the periphery of the body, allowing the movement to be shaped and supported by heartfulness was a mix of sorrow and exhilaraton.  I had to keep pausing to absorb, to listen, to recuperate.  Bringing awareness to the differentiation of the lungs laid the groundwork for the heart work.  Bonnie says, “Awareness is the motor act.”  Most people feel that it is the motor act that creates learning, but Bonnie has learned that awareness can create the same profound change and learning.

The heart is in every part also means that we can bring heartfulness to every moment, every action, every word.