Clinical Somatics

Lesson 1. In this lesson Hanna starts with self sensing exercises to teach Green Light (Landau) reflex via the Arch and Flatten. He goes on to explore the reciprocal role (Red Light reflex) of the abdomen as the two opposites balance each other. Also covered are the details of diagonal and bilateral arching variations performed from a prone position. Lesson 1 concludes with the Arch and Curl. 50% theory/50% movement. *****

Lesson 2. Lesson 2 centers on the flexor muscles of the abdomen and their relationship with the muscles of the back. Includes very good theory on the propensity for abdominal tightness. Exercises include single side and contralateral Arch and Curl, as well as with the feet raised off the floor. 70%, 30%. *****

Lesson 3. This lesson focuses on the muscles of the sides of the body. Both sides are covered. Lying on either side listeners lift the head and/or foot laterally, to open up the ribs and address any tendencies toward scoliosis or trauma posture. A second movement pattern teaches