Workshops

Living and Moving with Ease:
Three half-day workshops exploring Hanna Somatic Movement

Saturdays, 11.00am to 1.00pm at Shoreline Studio, Bath Street, Portobello
3 October: Connecting to our bodies and our selves
7 November: Rebalancing pelvis, hips and legs
5 December: Unfurling and opening through our upper body, shoulders and arms

‘In Hanna Somatics, you learn to become your own somatic educator: self-aware, self-sensing and self-healing.‘ Lisa Petersen

Join me in this Somatic practice developed by Thomas Hanna, fostering a deeper awareness of our body-mind actions and responses. It offers a safe and fast way to move out of pain and into ease by retraining our nervous systems. We awaken neuromuscular connections that may have gone into hibernation and become aware of patterns which may lead to discomfort, chronic muscle tension or pain. As we refine our ability to feel and sense into ourselves, we consciously change our patterns.

‘If you can sense it and feel it, you can change it.’ Thomas Hanna

Do you run or cycle, practice yoga or pilates, enjoy walking or gardening? We’ll practice sequences which may help you to bring your body into balance and alignment. You will gently release and lengthen tight muscles. You may notice changes in your structure, posture and balance; you may feel more centred, more comfortable in and connected with your body.

Each workshop will include guided enquiry and demonstrations. Afterwards, I will send you a short audio recording to guide you through a simple practice.

The workshops are open to all, whatever your age or experience. You will need to be able to get down onto the ground and come up again. On the ground you will need to be able to lie on your back, front or side. Numbers will be limited to offer you a high level of attention and support.

The fee for each workshop is £35.00, or £90.00 when you book for all three. Please contact me to book: somatics@gabyporter.co.uk
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"Gaby pays attention to each person’s needs and strengths and helps us individually to understand and extend ourselves... She brings curiosity, humility, intelligence and a thread of connection which enriches others."

Yvonne, student

"Gaby's patient and enthusiastic guidance builds her students’ confidence in their ability to move in new and more fulfilling ways. She mediates this with clear and concise instruction, sensitive touch, and a wonderfully encouraging attitude that fosters joy in the very process of learning."

Donna Farhi

"Gaby radiates intelligence, integrity and humour. As a key faculty member on my Somatic Teacher Trainings, her input is wise, warm, clear and compelling. I know few septuagenarians who move with her ease and agility. This is a testament to her many years studying yoga and fifteen years of somatic explorations. Her dedication is a gift to her students. I encourage you wholeheartedly to learn with her."

Lisa Petersen