What is Somatic?
I get asked often, “what is somatic movement?” What I have learned is that it is not so much a what, but a how. It is an approach to movement centered in the bodies internal experience rather than its external appearance or performance. It is a how because it focuses on cultivating awareness, mindfulness, and a deep connection to bodily sensations. This approach invites movers to engage with their bodies from within, listening to the subtle cues of muscles, bones, and breath, and responding in a way that feels organic and intuitive.
Why Somatic?
Moving this way can be a theraputic process. “Somatic movement is a guided experience that generates potentials for healing and repair. When we bring somatic inquiry to movement, we engage the whole person through sensing and relational practices. These experiences are initiated through the intentional act of self-awareness.”
- Kaila June
Benefits of Somatic Movement