Upcoming Workshops 

Fibromyalgia Awareness Day

Sunday, May 12 2013
4:00 - 5:30 pm

When movements are painful, they are remembered in the brain as “not a good feeling” and are avoided as much as possible. Every time the pain response gets triggered, the body tightens and braces itself for that pain. When movements do not trigger pain, they are remembered as a “good feeling” and are happily performed again and again.

Somatics exercises can start with thought exercises, as just thinking about what needs to happen to create that small movement creates a feeling for that movement. This helps to create a safe environment towards the movement. This class will start moving very slowly and within range of motion re-learning kinesiological movement patterns.

Wear clothing which allows movement.  Jeans, skirts and shorts are not advised for the Somatics classes.
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If even a thought of movement is painful to you, Somatics is a good place to start thinking about moving.
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Scoliosis Awareness Month

Past Events

Breathing 101

Wednesday, May 8 2013
6:00 - 7:00 pm 

Get in touch with your breathing. If you have asthma, sleep apnea, anxiety and depression this class will help you learn to breath fully again.

Wear clothing which allows movement.  Jeans, skirts and shorts are not advised for the Somatics classes.
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Breathing is a one way street
more air you can exhale, more fresh air you can inhale

Understanding TMJ disorders                                      

Saturday, April 27 2013
3:00 - 4:30 pm

You will learn mindful jaw exercises to help with your jaw pain. We will explore different jaw movements, explore relationship of jaw muscles with core of our body and understand how jaw movements are affected by different postures. 

Please RSVP for the workshop                                                                   Space is Limited
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email me at info(at)austinsomatics(dot)com  
Solve the mystery of TMJ

Releasing tight back muscles                                        

Saturday, April 20 2013
3:00 – 4:30 pm

Learn gentle, easy and mindful  Somatic exercises to release your tight back muscles.  In this workshop, we will take a  look at anatomy and neurophysiology of the back muscles, cause of back pain and a stress reflex that causes back pain.                
This workshop can be helpful to alleviate knee pain.

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Take the first step towards pain free living
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Breathing 101

Gentle movements for Fibromyalgia


Brain Awareness Week

March 11- 17 2013

Introduction to Somatics Workshop at Mindful Body Center

Saturday March 30 2013   3:00 - 4:30 pm
Bring curiosity 
and an
open mind
In this workshop you will
  • understand how brain and muscle work together to create a movement  
  • understand significance of brain tissue associated with different body parts
  • understand why Somatic movements retrain the brain, increase flexibility and reduce pain
  • experience a movement class in the light of this new information. 
  • experience hands on work (optional)

Wear clothing which allows movement.  Jeans and shorts are not advised for the Somatics classes.
                                         
The best brain exercises you can do!! Experience the miracle of flexibility!! 

Brain Plasticity for Movements
                  by Anagha Agte

Anagha Agte, Certified Clinical Somatic Educator is looking forward to celebrate Brain Awareness Week (March 11-17) at Wellspring Wellness meet up. The topic of discussion is “Brain Plasticity for Movements.” During this talk, we will discuss:

  • How the brain and muscles work together to create a movement  
  • Learn the areas of brain tissue associated with movement of different body parts
  • Understand why Somatic movements retrain the brain, increase flexibility and reduce pain

Young kids can move in any imaginable way, as if they are born to move. As life takes over grownups start experiencing stiffness and pain. The stiffness and pain can be result of an accident, injury, trauma, aging or stress. But they are learned behaviors to cope with the life events. Current neuro-science tells us that the brain is plastic and anything that is learned can be unlearned. Somatic movements unlearn stiffness and pain by harnessing the power of brain plasticity.
  


Austin Wellspring Network (Well-Net) 

Beets Cafe 
1611 West 5th Street suite #165, Austin, TX


Wednesday March 13 2013
11:45 am - 1:00 pm