Description
Building on the foundation laid by Moshe Feldenkrais, Thomas Hanna’s groundbreaking work completely redefines the body’s potential for withstanding decline. His gentle program for the mind and body proves once and for all that so many problems we accept as inevitable over time — chronic stiffness, bad back, chronic pain, fatigue, and, at times, even high blood pressure — need never occur if we maintain conscious control of nerve and muscle, replacing Sensory-Motor Amnesia with Sensory-Motor Awareness. The good news of Somatic Exercise is that most people simply do not have to become captives of age or injury. Once learned, this lifelong program can help almost anyone maintain the pleasures of a supple, healthy body indefinitely, with only a five-minute routine once a day.
A good book on somatic movement. Images could be clearer. Exercises are helpful and explained well. I would recommend it.
Integrate into my yoga
This book filled in the vocabulary and reasons for why my body was feeling and my posture looking much older than I actually am. After a 30 career in a high-stress job and as a former athlete, my muscles were locked into a fight or flight position. I always thought that my brain just did not know how to release the muscles. This book explained the reasons why I was correct and gives me GREAT hope for a better future. I found videos of the exercises contained in this book at the Somatic Movement Center and I am on day 6. The exercises have already begun the process of retraining my muscles to relax and move again. I am not one to recommend items, but I have to say that this book should be much more helpful than all sorts of bodywork, stretching, and the like.
Until the pain comes one night dismiss this book. But once scoliosis are lower back pain hits, this is the most fortuitous thing that can cross your path. I feel so fortunate for having been turned on to it. This at book and the Sarah Warren book about the secret of pain. The chiropractors and doctors and surgeons do not want you to know this because there goes their gravey train. One can’t have a bigger favor then to take responsibility and learn and execute this book. Learning curves are difficult but it is so worthwhile!
Straightforward and easy to understand Thomas Hanna has developed a truly remarkable series of exercises that can help any muscular tension anywhere in the body!