At Liminal Somatics we believe the most valuable asset we have for navigating life’s transitions and challenges is our ability to stay present and creative.
Our unique somatic approach integrates our minds and perceptions with the natural rhythms, sensations, emotions and moods of our bodies. This grounds us in the present moment and connects us to our own intuitive wisdom. The practices that build a somatic awareness begin with who you are and what you value. As a leader of others and your own life it is essential to align your actions (and your organizations’) with what you care about.
Somatics works with the historical, biological, social, spiritual, linguistic, and emotional characteristics that are unique to each person. Working somatically means engaging the human organism in its entirety. It requires bringing to awareness and choice how life takes shape in us and how we shape ourselves toward life. In other words, our bodies are literally shaped by our experiences. This shape informs our sense of identity, affects how we interpret the world and affects how the world responds to us.
Somatic education helps bring awareness and choice to how we show up in our lives and provides appropriate practices to become more effective in manifesting what we value and care to bring forth in the world.
In our work, we pay special attention to breath, sensation, movement and the rhythms of the body. This helps us guide each person towards the skill-building practices for responding creatively and consciously to the changes, pressures and opportunities presented in their lives.
Our Somatic approach literally brings your values and commitments into your musculature, bones and cells. This cutting edge work develops your awareness, skill and character to respond powerfully and with grace in ways that coaching with words alone cannot.
Contact info: David Weinstock
David@liminalsomatics.com 360-689-2641
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Body of Wisdom
with David Weinstock
Saturday 2/11/2012 From: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
at the Island Yoga Space on Bainbridge Island, Wa.
Practices for Embodying Nonviolent Communication
In our complex modern lives, as we get caught up in reactions and stories, we can lose sight of natural and relaxed states of being, and it becomes more and more difficult to respond compassionately and effectively to what life presents. With practice comes a new freedom and confidence in how we express ourselves. This system of exploration reveals in us the historical and culturally embedded habits, myths and speech patterns that have shaped us and, at times, trip us up unknowingly. The more we gather ourselves and are accountable to the decisions we make, the more invested and focused we can be in what we do. The fundamental and recurring notion is that living fully in our bodies is essential for expressing ourselves verbally and nonverbally, for becoming effective leaders and for creatively leading our own lives. Participants learn to access an internal consensus within themselves– emotionally, intellectually, and intuitively- as a building block for creating consensus with others These workshops integrate linguistic, emotional and physical practices that provide a powerful foundation for self-mastery and for resolving conflicts in harmonious and productive ways.
Just the basics:
➢ Identify what you care about
➢ Choose practices that align with what you deeply value
➢ Effectively practice who it is you are choosing to become
➢ Bring it into the world
Throughout this workshop you will build the capacity to quickly recover center and balance when challenged and fearful. This allows you to fully utilize your emotional resources to be open and inclusive, connect with your needs and the needs of others. Learning to embody your compassionate nature will become a fascinating personal journey of self-mastery and increase your ability to walk into the unknowns of life, love and learning with joy and wonder.
Cost: $75
To Register Contact David at davidkweinstock@gmail.com or 360-689-2641