A progressive sequence of eleven sessions designed to help the body learn new and more efficient ways of moving and organizing itself.
Each session has a postural and functional intention, building momentum for change.
The Soma Series is ideal for those seeking more than temporary pain relief and who are interested in a deeper exploration and connection with their body.
Session Descriptions
The Soma Series can be experienced in three distinct ‘chapters’: sleeve, core, and integration. Click the + symbol to see more details of each session.
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The first three sessions aim to loosen and balance surface layers of connective tissue.
Session 1 is devoted to enhancing the quality of breath by addressing the ribcage, shoulders, and diaphragm. This session begins to address the upper leg, hamstrings, neck and spine as well. This results in a more upright posture, fuller, deeper breathing and ease.
Session 2 helps give the body more support by balancing the foot and muscles of the lower leg.
Session 3 has the intention to balance the shoulders, widen the ribcage, and lengthen the sides of the body.
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To bring about the most profound benefits of Soma, we restructure, educate and enliven the center of your body: legs, pelvis, entire spine and muscles that support you from deep within.
Session 4 explores the territory of the inner leg from arch of the foot to the bottom of the pelvis, thus starting to balance the pelvic floor.
Session 5 focuses on balancing the front of the body, the abdominals, the psoas muscles, and the hip flexors.
Session 6 address the back of the body and builds more support and movement from the legs, pelvis, and lower back.
Session 7 addresses the deeper structures of the neck and head.
We work to lengthen the center of the body. Often after the Core Sessions more balance and freedom of movement is available. Walking takes a fraction of the energy typically expended.
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These final sessions are the key to the lasting “effects” of Soma. By focusing largely on integration and connectivity, we allow your body-mind to fully connect to this new way of moving and being in the world.
Integration is the sensation, feeling, and action of wholeness. These final sessions are designed to facilitate new neural connections by working into and across joint structures. We strive towards allowing grace, coordination and ease in movement. Additionally, less stress and increased energy as the body’s structure becomes better aligned with gravity.
Session 8/9 focus on either the upper or lower parts of the body
Session 10 focuses on releasing and balancing the intricate structures of our arms and their connections to the shoulders.
Session 11 focuses on balancing all joints of the body — the places of connection.
FAQ & Details
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This is hands-on work, usually done with the client in their underwear or shorts, as well as top coverage. We will start and end with assessments for posture and movement. You will be on a treatment table much of the time, but we will also work in the seated position and sometimes standing. Sessions are usually between 90-120 minutes.
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It is most recommended that you start Structural Integration with a series of three sessions. At that point, if you are getting what you need, eight more sessions completes the full Soma Series.
Every 1-2 weeks for cadence is ideal, but not absolutely necessary.
You can pause after session 3 and after session 7, for longer periods of time, if needed.
At the end of eleven sessions, it is generally recommended that you let your body continue to process for 3-6 months without further structural intervention.
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Our work together is a collaboration and a dynamic learning process. I work within your tolerance for the occasional discomfort that comes with change. I work with sensitivity and you are always welcome to request a lighter touch or a pause when you need it.
If you have any questions or are curious if the Soma Series is a good fit, please reach out to Tiara.