Mindful Movement
Mindful Movement includes all somatic modalities that incorporate moving with awareness, moving slowly and breath.
Moving with awareness is a powerful, yet gentle means of developing and enhancing neuroplasticity - the property of brain cells to change structure and functioning in response to activity and mental experience. This is a bi-directional process. Thus, movement effects the mind; and awareness effects neural structure.
The Feldenkrais Method is an emblematic somatic practice enacting neuroplasticity.
Mindful Movement Practices at SomaticWell
The Feldenkrais Method provides the foundational somatic movement educational practice provided at the SomaticWell Center. Dr Hillel Braude has developed a number of therapeutic approaches integrating the Feldenkrais Method® with other modalities, including Play for children with Autism, Mindful Choice Positive Psychology, Phenomenology, and the Safe and Sound Protocol.
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Mindful Movement Modalities at SomaticWell Include:
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The Feldenkrais Method®
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Evoke Somatic Movement (ESM)
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Neuro-Somatic Variations (NSV)
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Authentic Movement
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Somatic Yoga
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In Mindful Movement, exercise physiologist, somatic therapist and advocate Martha Eddy uses original interviews, case studies and practice-led research to define the origins of a new holistic field – somatic movement education and therapy – and its impact on fitness, ecology, politics and performance.
