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This new exclusive material is part of the Feldenkrais & Thomas Hanna SOMATICS Integration group buy.This group buy is still open & the forum is listed at: Patterning: How to Improve Posture and Movement and Ease PainAuthor: Mary Ann FosterDescription: 407 pages scanned, OCRed & bookmarked to PDF.                     Somatic Patterning: How to Improve Posture and Movement and Ease PainWhat is Somatic Patterning?Somatic Patterning is a blend of somatics and patterning-two widely used approaches for changing patterns of poor posture and movement. Somatics refers to the body in all its realms -mental, emotional, and physical. It also refers to alternative movement therapies such as Alexander, Feldenkrais, Rolfing, and even Pilates. These diverse approaches all share one primary therapeutic tool-body-mind awareness. Patterning is the intentional method of changing body patterns to improve joint and muscle function. Most traditional patterning protocols, such as those used in physical therapy and ergonomics, are based on biomechanics.How do poor posture and faulty movement lead to pain and injury?They create faulty body mechanics and distorted body awareness, which lead to muscle spasm, injury, and chronic pain. If you are a massage therapist, bodyworker, or somatics practitioner, you know how important body awareness and good mechanics are for preventing chronic pain and burnout.How can tbis book belp me?This sourcebook offers the first comprehensive look at posture and movement for body therapists as well as their clients and students. It will save you money because it consolidates information from many sources of diverse body-mind therapies into one text. It will also save you time in determining which technique to use when and how. This sourcebook offers three primary benefits for the body therapist: 1) improve your own body mechanics, 2) boost your professional skill level, and 3) learn simple exercises to teach your clients and students.THIS BOOK GIVES YOU PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR:• learning easy exercises to change unhealthy postures• incorporating these exercises into your daily activities• decreasing tension from sitting and standingSPECIAL FEATURES:• Over 500 illustrations and photos• 129 illustrated patterning exercises• Bridge-to-practice features for practitioners• Body stories describing case studies• Critical thinking questions• Examinations of body myths• Practical application tips for daily activities• A comprehensive somatic history• applying patterning in massage, movement, dance, or yoga classes• understanding how to integrate movement education into bodywork• relieving stress and chronic pain from repetitive movement injuries• enhancing your performance in sports, dance, and other activities.The web site for this material is at:www.emspress.comPlease keep this a elib exclusive, thanks.The group buy is open and at:: Ratio FreeElite/VIP: 3 weeksPower Users (PU): 7 weeksUsers: Upgrade to PU or contribute at:, Mazen