Introduction to Somatic Yoga

What is Somatic Yoga
Somatic Yoga integrates the science of neuromuscular retraining with body consciousness through the breath. It is mainly done lying down or seated (chair or floor), making it extremely adaptable. When you slow down and experience yourself through movement and breath, you learn to self-regulate the nervous system and keep your internal state steady and balanced. It is beneficial to all the systems of the body and can reduce pain, heal trauma, improve sleep and increase vitality.

Who Should Participate
No prior experience or training is required. This course is for anyone who wants to learn the gentle, playful practice of Somatic Yoga. It is also a functional practice for yoga teachers, body workers and health professional to share with their clients.

What You Will Learn
Explore self care tools to release tension, decrease persistent pain, enhance athletic performance, improve balance, maximise range of motion, heighten awareness of muscle coordination and increase mental focus. You will be able to apply the principles of somatic movement to help with common musculoskeletal conditions. We will also explore how somatic movement can positively influence the subtle energy body.

Saturday and Sunday November 26 & 27
10:00 – 17:00 with an hour lunch
An Sanctóir, Ballydehob, Co. Cork, P81XF34
12 CEU Contact Hours + 3 optional Non-Contact for Yoga Alliance and IAYT
€228 includes manual & 2 delicious lunches
Contact Megan to register or with questions about how you can benefit from this course. Please register by November 16

Your Teacher
Megan MacCarthy is a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), E-RYT 500 YACEP and Healing Touch Certified Practitioner (HTCP) with the goal of empowering her students to appreciate their bodies. Her regular practice, which she calls “Body Prayer in Motion”, blends the teachings of yoga, somatic exercises and energy medicine. She has offered Somatic Yoga classes, private sessions and trainings since 2010.