Somatic Yoga Integration or a One Hour Somatic Practice Workshop
Sunday, May 19

Somatic Yoga Integration
​12:00 - 2:00 pm
$45 advance/$50 day of workshop for full two-hours
$40 advance/$45 day of workshop for one-hour Somatics

In this workshop, you will learn how somatics can take your yoga practice to a deeper and more satisfying place. We’ll start with some basic range of motion movements to gauge how your body is feeling fresh out of the gate. We will do about an hour of somatics, then check those ranges again. By this time, you should be feeling more open and have greater range of motion.

The final hour (optional) will focus on familiar yoga postures that we will have applied the somatics principles to. You’ll see how pandiculating the yoga poses and integrating the brain will enhance your yoga and feel even more expansive and free. 
Or you can call me at (503) 407-9677.  Please see my current Cancellation Policies.

Release Your Psoas with Somatics Workshop

& a One-Hour Cupping the Legs Workshop​
Sunday, June 23

Release Your Psoas with Somatics
12:00 - 2:00 pm
$45 advance/$50 day of workshop

Our "psoas" muscle is really two muscles that join together, and connect the spine to the upper inner leg. This ileo psoas muscle is often held in either a contraction pattern, or over stretched, depending on posture and use. I've been working on ways to open up this area with gentle somatic pandiculations. I have created several really helpful sequences to relieve pain in the back, hips, and even down into the knees. I'll include a handout of the more unusual somatic movement sequences.

Sunday, June 23

One-Hour Cupping the Legs Workshop
2:15 - 3:15 pm
$75 advance/$80 day of workshop (includes cups and oil)

Join me in a small group format to learn how to cup your legs and hips. This continues to be an instrumental practice that I do regularly.

​ I love showing people how to do this easy to learn and highly effective technique!​

July - December 2019 Workshops
July 28 
Full Body Somatics
12:00 - 2:00 pm
$45 advance/$50 day of workshop

October 6 
Somatics for Hips & Low Back
12:00 - 2:00 pm
$45 advance/$50 day of workshop
One-Hour Cupping the Legs
2:15 - 3:15 pm
$75 advance/$80 day of workshop (includes cups and oil)

November 10
Somatics for Back, Shoulders, Neck & Arms
12:00 - 2:00 pm
$45 advance/$50 day of workshop

December 8
Somatics + Restorative Yoga 
Take one hour (either practice), or both!​
12:00 - 2:00 pm
$45 advance/$50 day of workshop for full two hours
​$40 advance/$45 day of workshop for one hour part 1 or 2
Or you can call me at (503) 407-9677.  Please see my current Cancellation Policies.

About Self-Cupping Your Legs

A Salon-Style Home Visit

In addition to occasional small workshops at PNWP, I am offering  private sessions in your home. If you and/or a few friends would like to learn self-cupping together, I will come to your house (within Portland) for a One-Hour Private Session. Prices as follows, cups and oil included:
  • Single person: $90
  • Two people: $85 each
  • Three people: $80 each
  • Four people: $75 each
NEW PAIN RELIEF TECHNIQUE!
This is a fantastic way to help loosen knees, hips and lower back! Easy-to-use silicone cups act as a handle for lifting the flesh up off the muscles and fascia, creating “slide and glide” through the tissues. Cupping is typically offered by a physical therapist, massage therapist, or acupuncturist as part of a treatment, but you can also do it yourself.

Great for people with leg or hip tightness, IT Band syndrome, ankle injuries, or knee issues, it also helps active people who hike, run, bike, or play sports. It will allow you to bounce back from your physical activities more quickly.

The cups themselves are simple to use, but they don’t come with directions. With input from my physical therapist, I developed a self-cupping technique to thoroughly treat my legs, including the gluteal muscles, an important aspect to achieving the full benefit.

I love it because it’s gentle, feels good, and really works to increase range of motion in my knees, and mobility in my hips. Interestingly, this product is marketed for cellulite removal. It has definitely improved the texture of my legs, so I'd say it works!

Benefits of cupping the legs:
  • Better range of motion in the ankles, knees, and hips
  • Less pain from adhesions and other myofascial restrictions
  • Increased circulation through all areas of the legs and hips
  • Cellulite reduction
Because this requires bare skin, I am teaching it in small groups, at the studio in a workshop format, or in your home for a “salon” format. 
Or you can call me at (503) 407-9677.  Please see my current Cancellation Policies.

Feedback from clients.

Blending a deep awareness of movement, anatomy and physiology, Sue draws on her extensive studies in dance, yoga, Pilates and Hanna Somatics to teach from a place of open-hearted focus!  Her instructions include modifications so each participant can tailor their experience to their own history and needs. I leave her highly effective sessions with greater mobility, strength, ease and awareness. She’s a joy to work with!  --Jean L.
Photo credits: Anita Austvika - Unsplash (header), Paul Smailes (side photos)