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Shin is a Zen word for Center/Core/Heart/Body/Spirit/Tree
Trunk
Core
Movement Patterning, Somatic Release and Contact Unwinding are educational/therapeutic
techniques developed at Eastwest Somatics.
These techniques focus on moving with ease and pleasure
according to the nature and unique gifts of ones
own body; they are based on skillful touch and kinaesthetic
awareness, helping people to improve the form and
function of their movement.
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Core
Movement Patterns evoke the body's relaxation
response and help to relieve pain. They are designed
to improve kinaesthetic awareness, reduce stress,
improve posture and balance, enhance mobility
and precision of movement. Newer and healthier
patterns can be elicited through core movement
explorations that replace self-destructive habits
of movement and mind.
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SomaticRelease -- Skillful hands-on bodywork along lines
of least resistance carries the core movement
process to a deeper level of body ease
and integration.
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Contact
Unwinding develops movement facilitation,
both supportive and challenging, and includes
partners bodywork. Walking becomes less restricted,
the breath fuller, posture more naturally aligned
with gravity. Communication and confidence are
therefore enhanced.
At Eastwest, students
discover their own natural body and spontaneous
grace in a non-competitive, non-judgmental atmosphere.
Programs also offer opportunities for travel retreats.
Other
Studies
The Eastwest Somatics certification
program requires previous study in three of the
following areas: the performing arts, movement education,
psychology, philosophy, and spiritual traditions.
Improvisation in a performing arts area, functional anatomy and kineseology course work can be completed
before or during the certification process. College classes in these subjects are acceptable as well as independent study contracted through Eastwest where tutorials are available in dance improvisation, philosophy, functional anatomy and kinesiology.
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