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What does Soma Mean?
representing deep feminine intuitive wisdom. In modern times, Soma refers to our embodied experience or as the poet, Gayle Brandeis phrased it, "Soma is the place where our minds, bodies and spirits unite. It is the intelligent flesh, the spirited flesh that can capture our own wholeness and integrity." Deepak Chopra, in Ageless Body, Timeless Mind says, “Intelligence is present everywhere in our bodies…our inner intelligence is far superior to any we can try to substitute from the outside.” Honoring the living process of our bodies takes us on an inner journey. We are invited into the present moment where our bodies live. It is here that we have the opportunity to change our past and create our future. Soma Wisdom is not a method but an approach, which views the body as infinitely intelligent, and honors embodied experience as a vehicle for transformation. Each body has a unique story to tell. If we give ourselves the time to slow down, turn inward and listen to our body's messages, we can tap into a body intelligence otherwise unattainable. The ability to be present in our bodies offers the possibility for changing our lives. Our bodies live in the present moment where deep change and insight can occur. This approach is informed by trusting the wisdom of your unique experience and facilitating the unfolding of your moment to moment process. Honoring your experience can be one of the most profound acts you can take. Your experience matters because it is the entry point into knowing who you are and the access point to creating the life you want. Learning how to have a positive and pleasurable relationship with our bodies can have profound affects on our health and well-being. Grounding, centering, deep wisdom and expanded creative potential are the many gifts of embodiment. Increasing body awareness helps us to access our intuition and make informed choices. Being present with our body experience allow us to uncover and resolve limiting patterns inviting new pathways for thinking, feeling and moving. Benefits of Integrative Somatic Therapy
between body and mind, understand and integrate our feelings, connect with our spirit and harvest meaning and insight as we step more fully into our wholeness. For the Body- We can all benefit from reconnecting with our bodies in a healthy way. The more we can inhabit our bodies, our home the more loving and healing energy we bring in to balance and enhance our well-being. The areas of our bodies that we disengage from are often the areas where we experience blocks or discomfort. Using body-based tools, we have the opportunity to reconnect with your bodies in a loving, accepting way healing past trauma, injury and creating an environment for all healing to take place,
• Safely and gently discharge and move blocked energy. • Learn how to self regulate your nervous system. • Learn the tools of self soothing. • Create a loving and accepting relationship with your body. • Attain your ideal weight as you listen deeply to your body wisdom and honor your bodies needs. • Learn how to bring healing energy and presence into all parts of your body healing past injuries, reducing stress and creating more ease. • Move with more ease and discover your unique movement patterns. • Help your body to help you regain balance and well-being.
beliefs. Tap into the power of your mind for self healing and manifestation creating the life you want. The body/mind connection is alive and well. Our bodies react to our thoughts. Learn how to send positive messages to your body. Do you struggle with negative self-talk, monkey mind? Would you like to understand the power of your mind and how to use your mind for your benefit to create the life you want? Would you like to learn how to calm and focus your mind and use the tool of thinking to assist you in your goals rather then sabotage you? Who can Benefit? Those who want to:
• Use the mind to calm your nervous system • Use the mind to heal yourself
what we need, want and what action is best for us in each moment. When we disconnect from our bodies we lose important information about how we feel – our gut feelings and what’s right for us. Feeling our emotions with a strong foundation of embodied awareness allows us to ground, center and focus our intention on what we want and to make clear, insightful decisions. Our bodies also assist us to move e-motion clearing blocks and re-establishing authenticity and congruency. Anya’s approach to working with emotions honors each person’s pace creating a safe container in which to explore what’s right about our experience and to harvest the wisdom of our bodies. She brings her insight and ability to perceive on-going patterns, connecting the dots and offering ways to integrate our past into the present in a non-threatening, gentle and fluid way. She draws from the tools of Somatic Experiencing, Resourcing, Process work, Somatic Movement Therapy, Creative/Expressive Arts and Psycho-Spiritual Integration.
• Move from surviving to thriving • Integrate body/mind • Understand who you are • Feel comfortable in your own skin • Enhance relationships • Increase Self-esteem
our life mission. Our bodies are our homes on this planet. Our bodies are the temple of our soul. We are in a new era of honoring our bodies and discovering how fully inhabiting this sacred temple is a spiritual journey. We deserve to be here, to connect with conscious enjoyment, pleasure and the pure joy of being in a body. To embrace our purpose, to manifest the life we want to live. It is not necessary to transcend the body and deny the body to be spiritual. In fact, it is quite the opposite. Embracing our human potential requires all of us, body mind and spirit.
• Enjoyers of life • Anyone Wanting more insight • Anyone Wanting to connect with life purpose • Anyone Wanting more meaning • Anyone who says “It’s time!” For Information on individual sessions see offerings. |
Testimonials environment to experience and non- explore life’s challenges through a kinds of personal growth work and I non-judgmental, body-centered have practical approach. I have done all the best I’ve ever worked with.” kinds of personal growth work and I have found her by far, to be one of the best I’ve ever worked with.” Joy Jacobs, MA Process Work Diplomat “In having worked with Anya Hricko for over two years, I see that she acts with integrity and has a patient and compassionate presence that is profoundly healing.” Martha Eddy, CMA, Ed.D. Registered Somatic Movement Therapist President of the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association "Anya’s deep sensitivity and skill in her work are very evident. In fact, my experience with her while helpful personally, has also helped enrich my work, which involves facilitating groups of people with difficult chronic illnesses in learning meditation and yoga to reduce stress and improve health." Jim Hughes, Therapist knowledge and caring aware of how to take advantage of aware of how to take advantage of movement to correct long time structural misalignments. I feel confident that with her guidance I will confident that with her guidance I will be more balanced and comfortable in my daily movements.” my daily movements.” Kathleen. Csaszar, Computer Programmer |
| Awaken to the innate wisdom of your body. Your body is your home. It is where you will spend the rest of your life. To truly know ourselves is to honor the messages of our bodies. Our bodies always tell the truth even when our minds are busy denying their message. Through the tools offered at Soma Wisdom Institute you will learn how to tap into your body intelligence awakening your intuition, creativity and optimal well-being. |
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