What is Somatics?
As a relatively new term, Somatics defines a variety of pedagogical or therapeutic methods and techniques focussing in a body-centred way. It concentrates on practicing body awareness, working with movements and contacts, based on coherent practical knowledge of psychological and physical processes.
Thomas Hanna, the American Feldenkrais teacher and founder of his own method, defined Somatics as as the body experienced from within, where we experience mind/body integration. As well as many of his colleagues Hanna researched and practised with the aim of understanding how living bodies regulate themselves and how people can perceive and change limiting and unconscious patterns of movement and behaviour through practicing awareness. This is what he called "somatic learning."
Get to know more about the history of Somatics on our website or in one of our Workshops.
What is somatics?
1,5h Workshop - Introduction to somatics
Upcoming Events
- Jan 08th, 2025 | on site at the Somatic Academy Berlin with Heike Kuhlmann (incl. the focus on C.A.R.E, Developments of movement) >> more info and registration
- Feb 05th, 2025 | on site at the Somatic Academy Berlin with Kai Ehrhardt (incl. the focus on Continuum) >> more info and registration
- Apr 30th, 2025 | online via zoom with Katja Münker (incl. the focus on Environmental Somatics) >> more info and registration