This Masterclass for yoga teachers, movement professionals and healthcare professionals and anyone curious about gentle and safe movement practices to support body and mind health. All Curious Are Welcome!

This 2-hour class offers a primer of Hanna Somatics, a gentle and profound approach to neuromuscular education that complements and enhances the practice of Yoga and yoga therapy. This introduction will provide an overview and experiential practice of the principles and techniques of Hanna Somatics, focusing on how they can be integrated into therapeutic and movement practices.

Participants will learn how to recognize and address sensory-motor amnesia, a condition where muscles become habitually contracted due to stress, trauma, or repetitive movements. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application, attendees will gain insights into improving muscle function, reducing chronic pain, and enhancing overall body awareness.

The class will cover:

• The history and philosophy of Hanna Somatics
• Key concepts such as pandiculation, proprioception, and interoception
• The difference between neuromuscular and stretching (static or dynamic)
• Practical somatic exercises and sequence custom-built to address areas of participants’ interests
• Considerations when integrating somatic movements into yoga classes and therapeutic sessions

Get curious about how neuro-fitness tools support you and your clients in achieving greater freedom of movement, improved posture, and a deeper sense of body-mind connection. Join us to discover how Somatics and SomaYoga can transform your practice and the lives of those you serve.

Your Instructor: Suzanne Larsen has earned her original certification in 2002 focused on alignment yoga. Since then Suzanne has completed many trainings and taught thousands of hours of yoga in a variety of styles, and most recently, set to complete a 1000+hour certified yoga therapist training.

MASTERCLASS General Description

Are you seeking a deeper understanding of why Yoga works and how to integrate mind, body and spirit into healthful living? These classes are open to anyone who is curious and likes to learn new things. While the class is geared toward movement and healthcare professionals, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, mental health professionals, nurses, doctors and more … anyone can come to learn more about how our body, nervous system, mind, movement patterns and daily habits make up our life - and you’ll learn how Yoga can have a big part in sustaining, and even improving, your health and wellbeing.

The 2 hour class will be experiential in nature, but also give you a foundational knowledge on the topic of the month. Typically offered one Friday a month 1-3pm.

See schedule for class topic including Yoga + Somatics, Therapeutic SomaYoga, Neuro-Fitness, Nervous System Support, Restorative Breathwork, Yoga Philosophy and More...

Drop In Classes are offered at a sliding scale.

Introductory Month + Memberships offer the best class rate.