MUSCLE MEMORY
Muscle Memory refers to the process by which the body becomes proficient at performing specific movements or tasks through repetition and practice. It involves the encoding of motor patterns into the nervous system, enabling skills to be performed with increased ease and efficiency over time. Key Aspects of Muscle Memory How Muscle Memory Works Applications […]
Sāntākāraṃ bhujagaśayanaṃ
śāntākāraṁ bhujagaśayanaṁ padmanābhaṁ sureśaṁ |viśvādhāraṁ gagana-sadṛśaṁ meghavarṇa-śubhāṅgam ||lakṣmīkāntaṁ kamalanayanaṁ yogibhir-dhyānagamyam |vande viṣṇuṁ bhava-bhaya-haraṁ sarva-lokaika-nātham || We bow to the only lord of all worlds, Vishnu who is of peaceful appearance, reclining on the serpent, with a lotus from the navel, lord of gods, the basis of the universe, vast like the sky, coloured as the […]
FASCIA
Fascia is a connective tissue that plays a crucial role in the body’s structure and function. It forms a continuous network throughout the body, surrounding muscles, bones, organs, and other tissues. Here’s an overview of fascia, its functions, and its relevance in somatic practice: 1. Understanding Fascia Definition: Fascia is a dense, fibrous connective tissue […]
NERVE FLOSSING
Nerve flossing is a technique used in physical therapy and rehabilitation to help improve nerve mobility and reduce nerve-related pain or discomfort. It involves gentle, controlled movements designed to mobilize and stretch the nerves and surrounding tissues, aiming to alleviate symptoms like nerve entrapment, tingling, numbness, and pain. Understanding Nerve Flossing How Nerve Flossing Works […]
SOMATIC NEUROSCIENCE
Somatic neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field that combines principles from neuroscience with somatic practices to explore the relationship between the brain, body, and sensory experiences. Here’s an overview of its key aspects: 1. Foundations 2. Key Concepts 3. Research and Techniques 4. Applications 5. Future Directions Somatic neuroscience is a dynamic field that bridges the […]
HUMAN BODY AS A WHOLE SYSTEM
The human body is an intricate and interconnected system where each part, organ, and process works in harmony with others to maintain overall health and function. Understanding the body as a whole system emphasizes the importance of viewing it as more than just a collection of individual parts but rather as a unified, dynamic organism. […]
EMBODIED ANATOMY SOMATIC
Embodied Anatomy in somatic practices refers to a holistic approach to understanding the body by integrating experiential and somatic awareness with traditional anatomical knowledge. This approach emphasizes the lived experience of the body and encourages a deeper connection between body, mind, and movement. Here’s an in-depth exploration of Embodied Anatomy in somatic practices: 1. Understanding […]
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY OF SOMATIC YOGA
Introduction Somatic Yoga is a transformative practice that integrates traditional yoga principles with somatic education-the study of the body from an internal, experiential perspective. Unlike conventional yoga, which often emphasizes alignment, flexibility, or strength, somatic yoga prioritizes internal sensing, neuromuscular awareness, and movement re-education. It works with the body’s innate intelligence, using slow, mindful movements […]
Saṅkaraṃ śaṅkarācāryaṃ keśavaṃ
śaṅkaraṁ śaṅkarācāryaṁ keśavaṁ bādarāyaṇam |sūtra-bhāṣya-kṛtau vande bhagavantau punaḥ punaḥ || Salutations again and again to Lord Shiva in the form of Sri Sankaracharya and Lord Vishnu in the form of Veda Vyasa, who were the authors of sutra and bhasya. Introduction The verse “śaṅkaraṁ śaṅkarācāryaṁ keśavaṁ bādarāyaṇam, sūtra-bhāṣya-kṛtau vande bhagavantau punaḥ punaḥ” is one of […]
Om Sooryam Sundara Lokanaatham
Om Sūryaṁ Sundara Lokanātham Amṛtaṁ Vedānta-sāram,Śivam Jñānam Brahmamayam Suresam Amalam Lokaika-cittam |Svayam Indrāditya Nara-adhipaṁ Sura-guruṁ Trailokya-cūḍāmaṇim,Brahmā-Viṣṇu-Śiva-svarūpa-hṛdayaṁ Vande Sadā Bhāskaram || I always adore Soorya, the Sun, the beautiful Lord of the world, the immortal, the quintessence of the Vedanta, the auspicious, the absolute knowledge, of the form of Brahman, the Lord of the gods, ever-pure, […]