Join Ucci for a class that combines Somatic movements with Restorative Yoga postures. A practice you could call "a gateway to the Parasympathetic Nervous System”, with an intention to truly soothe and calm the body and mind.

I’m so happy and grateful to Yogamatters to be able to share this lovely practice with you. I’ve learned so much about releasing tension etc, from studying Somatics (in the Thomas Hanna tradition) and Restorative Yoga with Judith Hanson Lasater. I love “fusing” the two traditions together - to genuinely learn how to release and relax!

In this class you will get an introduction to "Somatic movements", a practice often used to acknowledge where we are holding tension in the body - and how we can find pathways to release, re-learn and recalibrate our soma. The word “soma" derives from ancient Greek, meaning “the living body in all it’s wholeness”. As we learn to perceive, sense and feel the “body from within”, we learn how to self-educate, self-regulate and self-heal! In short and most importantly, to teach muscles how to relax - and stay that way!

In the Restorative Yoga that follows on from gentle Somatic movements, we'll learn how to use props, such as folded blankets, Yoga bolsters and blocks etc, in postures held in stillness for longer periods of time. This allows the body to be entirely supported and we can fully immerse and relax into the pose - encouraging that well-needed moment of calm!

No need for previous experience, all levels and abilities are welcome. For this class you’ll require cushions/pillows/blankets and it’s recommended to wear comfortable clothing in layers. Suggested Yoga props: one bolster, two bricks, three blankets (at least!) and eye bag/soft scarf to cover your eyes.

*Please note this class is not recorded so there will not be a recording shared after the date.

Yoga for Recalibration with Ucci