In somatic practice, we constantly talk about wholeness and the interconnectedness of mind, emotions, and body. But what does this truly mean for us? In this workshop, we invite you to explore the connection between the heart and the voice.

Expressions like "putting your hand on your heart," "a light heart," or "speaking from the heart" capture this connection in language. Anatomical structures also reflect it. The voice is one of our primary tools for self-expression, yet so many obstacles stand in the way of authentic sound.

In this workshop, we’ll playfully explore the physical and psychological barriers that prevent us from "speaking from the heart," that constrain the throat, and that prompt habitual reactions to people and situations instead of genuine expression of our feelings and needs. By becoming aware of habitual tension patterns in communication—with others and ourselves—and by reducing sensorimotor amnesia in the chest, throat, jaw, and tongue, we naturally move toward deeper parts of ourselves, hidden behind social masks. This brings us to empathy, self-empathy, and fulfilling, energizing communication with others.

What to Expect at the Workshop:

• Somatic lessons on awareness of sound, the throat, tongue movements, and the jaw

• Partner exercises

• Theory on anatomy and emotional anatomy

• Playful exercises to uncover the needs underlying emotions, using the body as a guide

Workshop Details:

WHEN: June 30, 2019
TIME: 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
WHERE: Moscow Yoga School, 19/37 Bolshaya Serpukhovskaya St., Building 4
COST:

• 4,000 RUB if paid by June 24

• 5,000 RUB thereafter

Registration Link:
https://forms.gle/ym6QtbvggDDmJYn77

Workshop Facilitators:

Ekaterina Zilbershtein
Natalia Guseva

Welcome!