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Somatic Stress Relief

Somatic Stress Relief looks at how we can manage both our physical and mental health as one entity
 
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What does Somatics mean?

The word comes from Ancient Greek σωματικός (sōmatikós, “bodily”), σῶμα (sôma, “body”)

 

Today the meaning of Somatic is of, relating to, or affecting the body. 

The Mind Body Connection

 

We cannot separate the mental and the physical. Exercise has been shown to improve depression, breathing helps anxiety and when we’re stressed we become physically tense.

Our courses are designed to improve mental heath through physical movement and help physical heath by managing the bodies responce to stress.

Some Of The Techniques 

Stretching on Yoga Mat

Pandiculation

Dancing

Joyful Movement

Pandiculation TasterSomatic Stress Relief
00:00 / 09:02

Pandiculation is technique that involves a series of muscular contractions and relaxations. It improves your physical and mental wellbeing by relieving muscle tension and stress, increasing range of motion, and improving posture. It can be done anywhere and at any time, making it an easy and accessible form of self-care.

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Below is a 20 minute Introduction Pod-class that explains what somatics is, and talks you through a physical meditation and your first conscious pandiculation.

It doesn’t matter how good an exercise is for the body. If there’s no pleasure in performing the movement, then it becomes a chore, a punishment we put ourselves through to try and be healthy or look a certain way.

 

When we enjoy exercise we’re far more likely to engage in it frequently, giving our body and mind the stimulation and energy they love and need. 

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Here we’ll give the body a brilliant burst of cardio by dancing.

This will mobilise all the key joints and get the lungs and heart pumping. 

Physical MeditationSomatic Stress Relief
00:00 / 08:16
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For your first body scan, we’ll get you sitting or laying somewhere comfortable. Try and find somewhere quiet and calm so you can really focus on the internal experience.

Sometimes called a body scan this is a technique that will get  you feeling all of the glorious sensory information your body is constantly sending you.

In our courses these are often performed whilst walking or moving to really engage with the bodies responces. 

Vagal Nerve Stimulation

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The Vagus Nerve is a part of the parasympathetic nervous system, it helps to regulate the body’s internal balance and moods by controlling the release of certain hormones

When the Vagus Nerve is working properly, it can help to reduce stress, improve mood, and even reduce inflammation.

The vagus nerve is connected to your vocal cords and the muscles at the back of your throat. Singing, humming, chanting and gargling can activate these muscles and stimulate your vagus nerve.

Here we’ll be practising a humming breathing technique

Physical Meditation

For an explanation of how somatic practises and the techniques above can help your body 
check out the How It Works page

Or if you want a more deeper scientific breakdown
then have a look at our Blog 

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Personalised Sessions

Face to Face

Private consultations and sessions are available at our at home in Hove.

Come and learn techniques that can change your life and the way you feel in your body, reduce stress, anxiety and chronic tension.

Online

Treat yourself from the comfort of your own home.

We offer private video sessions if you would like a personalised plan to aid you with specific issues you’re suffering from.

Business

If you are interest in a program crafted specifically for individual or business needs, then get in touch using the details below.

Get In Touch

If you would like to book a session or have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in contact

by email 

Info@meiam.org 

Or by Telegram, What’s app or Text at

07934 196 111

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