Somatic Movement and Dance
"Somatics is the study of the self from the perspective of one’s lived experience, encompassing the dimensions of body, psyche, and spirit."
Thomas Hanna
Somatic Movement and dance sessions are about becoming more embodied. The word 'soma', is a Greek word which just relates to the wholeness of the body. The term ‘somatics’ was coined by movement specialist, Thomas Hanna, who along with many other movers, started to look at ways of being that involves the senses, breath, free movement, awareness of the body’s systems, working in nature, creativity….tuning into your own sense of being - emotionally, physically and spiritually. The sessions can help support you in learning to grow your own unique, spontaneous movement practice which can be practiced anywhere - indoors or out.
In each class, there will be a weaving of floor work and standing natural movement explorations that will help you deepen your own movement intelligence and embodied sensitivity. We may find ways that your body can move on the floor, standing, dancing, or sitting.
Bring whatever is with you - if your back is painful or your knees hurt or you have had a bad day for whatever reason. We will learn how to listen to our soft (and strong) animal bodies, how they might want to move and open into finding ways to bring ease to your whole body.
Anne graduated with a Masters degree in Dance and Somatic Wellbeing: Connections to the Living Body awarded by the University of Central Lancashire in December 2021. Previously she studied, taught and performed Middle Eastern and North African dance and has attended dance training in a wide range of disciplines including training with the World Groove Movement. Anne has also trained in outdoor movement practice, chakra dance, breathwork, meditaton and holistic health practices.
Anne facilitates the following movement sessions. Please contact Anne for dates before attendance:
Moving Connections:
- once a month workshops Sundays 2.00-4.00pm - £10.00
Workshops held at...Tonic Accupuncture, Warwick Street
Longridge, PR3 3EB
A monthly holistic hub to come together to move, rest, share, be creative, support and build community.
2 hours of accessible movement, wellbeing, playful encounters through explorative movement, creativity and reflective rest. Suitable for people of all ages and abilities. There will be a break for refreshments and sharing time.
Please bring your own water, yoga mat, blanket and cushion for the relaxation phase. Wear comfotable, loose clothing and bring warm socks and cover up for resting/nesting time.
Classes at the Harmony Hub, Queen's Road Chorley, PR7 1JU
(visit the Harmony Hub page on Facebook)
Healing Moves
Somatic movement and dance - Thursdays 10.30am - 12.00 noon - £5
Beginners Bellydance
Learn the basics of Middle Eastern dance - Fridays 2.00 - 3.30pm - £5
Wear comfortable , not too loose, dance pants or skirt. Jingly hip belts provided.
Thomas Hanna
Somatic Movement and dance sessions are about becoming more embodied. The word 'soma', is a Greek word which just relates to the wholeness of the body. The term ‘somatics’ was coined by movement specialist, Thomas Hanna, who along with many other movers, started to look at ways of being that involves the senses, breath, free movement, awareness of the body’s systems, working in nature, creativity….tuning into your own sense of being - emotionally, physically and spiritually. The sessions can help support you in learning to grow your own unique, spontaneous movement practice which can be practiced anywhere - indoors or out.
In each class, there will be a weaving of floor work and standing natural movement explorations that will help you deepen your own movement intelligence and embodied sensitivity. We may find ways that your body can move on the floor, standing, dancing, or sitting.
Bring whatever is with you - if your back is painful or your knees hurt or you have had a bad day for whatever reason. We will learn how to listen to our soft (and strong) animal bodies, how they might want to move and open into finding ways to bring ease to your whole body.
Anne graduated with a Masters degree in Dance and Somatic Wellbeing: Connections to the Living Body awarded by the University of Central Lancashire in December 2021. Previously she studied, taught and performed Middle Eastern and North African dance and has attended dance training in a wide range of disciplines including training with the World Groove Movement. Anne has also trained in outdoor movement practice, chakra dance, breathwork, meditaton and holistic health practices.
Anne facilitates the following movement sessions. Please contact Anne for dates before attendance:
Moving Connections:
- once a month workshops Sundays 2.00-4.00pm - £10.00
Workshops held at...Tonic Accupuncture, Warwick Street
Longridge, PR3 3EB
A monthly holistic hub to come together to move, rest, share, be creative, support and build community.
2 hours of accessible movement, wellbeing, playful encounters through explorative movement, creativity and reflective rest. Suitable for people of all ages and abilities. There will be a break for refreshments and sharing time.
Please bring your own water, yoga mat, blanket and cushion for the relaxation phase. Wear comfotable, loose clothing and bring warm socks and cover up for resting/nesting time.
Classes at the Harmony Hub, Queen's Road Chorley, PR7 1JU
(visit the Harmony Hub page on Facebook)
Healing Moves
Somatic movement and dance - Thursdays 10.30am - 12.00 noon - £5
Beginners Bellydance
Learn the basics of Middle Eastern dance - Fridays 2.00 - 3.30pm - £5
Wear comfortable , not too loose, dance pants or skirt. Jingly hip belts provided.
Somatic Movement and Dance practice...
- helps you learn about your own body
- focuses on lived and personal experience
- brings awareness to sensations
- recognises movement habits
- explores new ways of moving
- brings awareness to the environment around you
- explores your fun and playful nature
- works with challenges and disccomfort
- brings awareness of connection to others
- allows expression through movement, writing, drawing and reflection
- brings awareness to the importance of rest and digest