Feeling the ground beneath your feet is changing how many Americans approach fitness. Barefoot running is gaining attention ...

Reconnecting your feet with the ground can unlock a powerful neurological advantage for fitness, performance, and overall ...

Cardiovascular exercise is now known to be essential for health and well-being. If exercise is your only form of movement, however, it is not a very balanced diet. There is mounting evidence that slow ...

Somatic exercise is a style of movement where the exerciser focuses on how the movement makes them feel. 1,2 It tends to be slow and thoughtful so that the person doing it has the chance to notice any ...

If January has you feeling frazzled rather than fired up, somatic Pilates offers a refreshing approach to movement. Instead ...

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

Basic Body Awareness Therapy (BBAT) is a physiotherapeutic approach that fosters enhanced bodily self-awareness and movement quality, ultimately contributing to improved mental and emotional ...

Most people don’t think about posture or movement until something starts to hurt. Whether it’s back pain from sitting too long, stiffness from not moving enough or feeling out of balance, Pilates ...

Somatics is a buzzy word in the wellness world. But what exactly does it mean and what’s it for? Well, first it might be helpful to know that “soma” is the Greek word for the living body. Certified ...

The choreographer invites us to cultivate our ‘physical intelligence’ — the body’s capacity to sense, decide and learn ...