Unwinding the Psoas with Somatics
One-Hour Cupping the Legs
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October 6
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 iliopsoas muscle is often held in 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. October 6
2:15 - 3:15 pm $75 advance/$80 day of workshop (includes cups and oil) See below for a full description of this useful and effective technique 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. Benefits of cupping the legs:
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Or you can call me at (503) 407-9677. Please see my current Cancellation Policies.
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Somatics for Hips & Low Back
Somatics + Restorative Yoga
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November 10
12:00 - 2:00 pm $45 advance/$50 day of workshop This workshop is a wonderful way to find ease of movement and freedom in these often cranky areas. The movements you learn will ease tightness or discomfort in the back, hips, knees, and sacroiliac joints. We will integrate the movements into the ankles, as well as the upper body and finish with gentle strength and stability exercises to maintain the neuro-muscular connection. December 8
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 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. |
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Or you can call me at (503) 407-9677. Please see my current Cancellation Policies.
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About Self-Cupping Your Legs
A Salon-Style Home VisitIn 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:
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Cupping - A 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:
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Or you can call me at (503) 407-9677. Please see my current Cancellation Policies.
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Feedback from clients.
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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. |
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Photo credits: Leo Roomets - Unsplash (header), Paul Smailes (side photos)