Somatic Yoga for All at Shirley Wellness Centre

🧘‍♀️ Somatic Yoga with Diane Sowerby - A gentle yet effective class adapted for all ages, abilities and energy levels. Whether you're reasonably mobile or have a good fitness level, this class offers movements that can be modified to suit your needs.

This inclusive class welcomes participants who can walk without assistance, move around with reasonable ease, or those who are already physically active with good strength and balance.

• Where: Shirley Wellness Centre, 9 Shirley Road, Shirley, Christchurch 8013
• Cost: $15 per session
• Contact: Diane at 027 608 6638 or amazingmovementnz@gmail.com

Experience the Benefits of Somatic Yoga in Christchurch 🌿

Somatic Yoga is a mindful approach to movement that focuses on internal awareness and gentle, controlled movements. Unlike traditional yoga styles that emphasize external form, somatic practice encourages you to explore how movements feel from within.

This therapeutic practice helps:

• Release chronic tension through gentle, conscious movements
• Improve posture and alignment by enhancing body awareness
• Reduce stress and anxiety through mindful breathing techniques
• Increase flexibility and range of motion without strain
• Alleviate chronic pain by addressing movement patterns

Somatic Yoga is particularly beneficial for those recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or looking to complement their existing fitness routine with a more mindful practice. The focus on internal sensation rather than external achievement makes it accessible and beneficial for various fitness levels. 💆‍♀️

Each session incorporates slow, deliberate movements that help retrain the nervous system and release deeply held tension patterns. Through this practice, you'll develop greater body awareness that can translate to improved movement efficiency in daily life.

Come along to experience how this gentle yet powerful practice can transform your relationship with your body and movement. No previous yoga experience required - just an openness to explore and learn. 🌱