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 Soma is a Greek word which refers to "the living body in its wholeness; the unity of mind, body and spirit". The people in the world who are most effective at creating lives that are satisfying and rewarding are those who embody the basic capacities and skills required to manifest their values. Our bodies are what act to manifest quality lives. When we get stuck in our efforts to bring about the visions that we have for ourselves it is often because we are not able to tolerate the discomforting sensations that result when we contemplate our next step. This can occur when we are faced with a new level of intimacy, or the need to be more assertive of our values, or when we need to take some action that is unfamiliar or challenging to us. Our ability to act at any particular moment determines what options are available for us.
Somatic coaching provides a powerful approach to building the skills of
embodiment. Through a variety of techniques we are able to reduce many of the
symptoms of depression, anxiety or stress in a relatively short time. The
effects tend to be long lasting because we are able to circumvent some of the
psychological processes that can detract from the process of effective
transformation.
For more information on somatic coaching see the website for the
Rancho Strozzi Institute in Northern
California, and
ITP-Life.com.
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