Live online + recordings
4 weekly classes
Wednesdays April 9, 16, 23, 30
@ 9 am - 10:15 am MDT
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4 weekly classes
Wednesdays April 9, 16, 23, 30
@ 9 am - 10:15 am MDT
time zone here
Developmental Movement Patterns
Developmental Movement Patterns
Somatic Groundwork April class series
Somatic Groundwork April class series
Over this class series, discover the patterns of connectivity and basic patterns of motion as explored in Somatic Groundwork.
Experience how somatic movement and inquiry generates motivation, creativity, enhanced function and well-being.
Experience how somatic movement and inquiry generates motivation, creativity, enhanced function and well-being.
Learn how the patterns of core-to-distal, head-tail, upper-lower, body-half and cross-lateral are applied to different movements and used to organize whole body connections.
Participate with the fundamental forces of yielding, pushing, reaching and pulling to develop clarity on how your body receives and transmits movement through your structural architecture.
Explore movements that are building blocks for posture and locomotion. Update reflexive habits that may no longer serve movement efficiency and ease.
this workshop is for:
this workshop is for:
those who desire alternative wellness practices
movement teachers and therapists
creative movement artists and explorers
people new to somatic movement (no prior experience needed)
movement teachers and therapists
creative movement artists and explorers
people new to somatic movement (no prior experience needed)
about Somatic Groundwork
Somatic Groundwork is a gentle and natural movement patterning approach that provides therapeutic, creative and functional outcomes. The movement system follows a progressive inside out and ground up developmental process that influences the physiology of the nervous system and fascial matrix.
Participants learn how to track sensations through force flow, volume changes and effort fluctuations in relatedness with gravity, ground and space. The techniques and methods apply sensing and movement skills to generate regulation, support, vitality and equanimity for the whole person – physical, mental, social and spiritual. Teachers and therapists around the globe weave Somatic Groundwork methods and principles with their craft in unique ways.
Somatic Groundwork (SG) commonly:
Somatic Groundwork returns us to a place of equanimity and presence through guided movement experiences. The progressive learning encourages gentle healing, inner stability and support; eases cumulative injury and improves movement skills; and boosts perceptual flexibility and creativity. Indeed, with practice over time and honesty in self-research, Somatic Groundwork bolsters our ability to pattern healthier relationships.
Somatic Groundwork is guided in a way that provides both structure and clear direction while also encouraging personal choice and curiosity to follow intuitive body impulses. Participants need a welcome place for practice with enough room for your body to lie in X/star on the ground. Floors covered in wood, carpet or grass are ideal and mats or blankets are fine to use as well. Clothes without big buttons, snaps or zippers are recommended along with appropriate layers to maintain comfort. Verbal cues are the main method for guiding the learning process and it is usually not necessary for a participant to see or model someone else doing the movements.
Participants learn how to track sensations through force flow, volume changes and effort fluctuations in relatedness with gravity, ground and space. The techniques and methods apply sensing and movement skills to generate regulation, support, vitality and equanimity for the whole person – physical, mental, social and spiritual. Teachers and therapists around the globe weave Somatic Groundwork methods and principles with their craft in unique ways.
Somatic Groundwork (SG) commonly:
- restores feelings of pleasure and well-being
- promotes self-regulation skills
- reduces and/or eliminates low back, hip, neck and shoulder pain
- relieves emotional overwhelm and angst
- improves movement quality and function
- helps to develop compassionate partnership with our body
- attunes sensory awareness
- offers recovery from chronic stress and overload
Somatic Groundwork returns us to a place of equanimity and presence through guided movement experiences. The progressive learning encourages gentle healing, inner stability and support; eases cumulative injury and improves movement skills; and boosts perceptual flexibility and creativity. Indeed, with practice over time and honesty in self-research, Somatic Groundwork bolsters our ability to pattern healthier relationships.
Somatic Groundwork is guided in a way that provides both structure and clear direction while also encouraging personal choice and curiosity to follow intuitive body impulses. Participants need a welcome place for practice with enough room for your body to lie in X/star on the ground. Floors covered in wood, carpet or grass are ideal and mats or blankets are fine to use as well. Clothes without big buttons, snaps or zippers are recommended along with appropriate layers to maintain comfort. Verbal cues are the main method for guiding the learning process and it is usually not necessary for a participant to see or model someone else doing the movements.
Hi, I am Kaila June Keliikuli
I am a daughter, mother, sister, spouse and auntie. I identify as queer, cisgender and white-bodied with German, Irish, Scottish and English ancestry. My last name is Hawaiian and is gifted through my wife and her lineage. For the past five years I have lived on Shoshone/ Bannock territory, Turtle Island in Boise, Idaho, USA.
I am a movement teacher of 30 years. In my early 20’s, I began developing the movement system Somatic Groundwork (or they began developing me). My approach has emerged through a systems science, co-creative, relational way. With a background as a performing artist, professional fitness trainer and somatic movement educator, I am an experienced movement practitioner and abiding student.
I am a movement teacher of 30 years. In my early 20’s, I began developing the movement system Somatic Groundwork (or they began developing me). My approach has emerged through a systems science, co-creative, relational way. With a background as a performing artist, professional fitness trainer and somatic movement educator, I am an experienced movement practitioner and abiding student.
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Somatic Groundwork is where I go when I feel disconnected or when life has been too challenging.
JOELLE PAPPAS
The effects of Somatic Groundwork feel unique in relation to other mind body practices.
JOHN WILDER
Somatic Groundwork combines four areas of interest and study: intuitive movement, nervous system health, the fascial nets and embodiment! It is like nothing I’ve ever tried! Embodied fascial intuitive bliss!
JESSICA JASTRZEBSKI
I enjoy the gentle approach and finding more connection with my body.
JALENA JOKIC
I appreciate Kaila's approach to movement and somatic exploration.
MASS DIOLI
From the inside out. This practice has strengthened my sense of self and how I move and respond to daily life experiences.
JANET STEEVES
Exploratory . . . deep . . . insightful and high standard teaching.
JO KEMP
Kaila is an articulate guide who makes the practice resonate so well with my bodymind.
TINA CLARK
I love Somatic Groundwork. It always makes me feel invigorated and relaxed.
ELIZABETH ANDES-BELL
Allowing the freedom of physical and spiritual movement to emerge, Somatic Groundwork brings us to our own place of healing and stillness.
BARBARA ARCHER
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