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Thanks! Glad it helped you and you are a fan of Somatics.

I can't make any guarantees, especially since I can't see you, but a combination of Somatics and PPR could help. There are many factors that cause knock knees. When you practice PPR see if you can sense more of the back of your inner thigh engaging, so your knees point more towards the ceiling than inward towards each other. Let me know how it goes!

thanks! glad you enjoyed it!

From the Somatics perspective, torticollis is a form of SMA. Your brain has lost voluntary control of your muscles. Will Somatics help you? Likely it can. How long you have had torticollis, what you do with your whole body and neck between your Somatics practice time will influence the effectiveness and the speed of recovery time. Botox causes muscle paralysis, so that would hinder your ability to do Somatics effectively. You wouldn't be able to sense your neck. I'm not sure how paralysing your neck muscles would get them to relax out of contraction. . . Also, your neck muscles aren't working alone. There is likely some sort of full body contraction pattern that tips your skull/neck. So just having your neck worked on limits your long term results. For what it's worth, I worked with a client with cervical dystonia. She had tons of botox injections and they weren't effective. You are welcome to meet with me online for a private lesson if you like. Of if you are in the Western NC area we can do a private session in person in Waynesville NC where I practice. thinksomatics.weebly.com/private-lessons.html

Thank you, Jack!

Glad you liked it! Thank you 🙂

Hi Jill, Somatics (pandiculations) aren't intended to just address parts of the body, like an elbow, knee, hip, etc. The movements I have here on my channel-- check the Daily Supplement playlist-- should help you. We want to release tension through out the body, which will influence how the arms, shoulders and elbows (all of you!) move and relax. Your muscles are attached to your tendons, so releasing your muscle tension (sensory motor amnesia) can help. From there, you can focus in on your sore areas too. Sense what your arms, shoulders, wrists, hands feel like. What does the "good" feel like vs the sore one? What do you sense when you do the full body pandiculations, like arch and flatten, or wash rag in your elbows? Do they move? Do your shoulders and wrists and hands move? What about when you move your hips, or your feet? What do you notice about your upper body? Let me know if that helps you out! You are welcome to do a Zoom session with me if you like. I can help you more if I can actually see you. 🙂 thinksomatics.weebly.com/private-lessons.html

Hi Ashley, I'm glad you found Somatics. Since I can't see you, I can't say for sure what exactly is happening with your and your body when doing the everting the the foot. And even I could see you, I don't sense what you sense. I could make an educated guess, but pain, PTSD, movement, trauma are woven together and can take time to unravel. Here are some thoughts tho. PTSD and trauma are not just in the brain or just in the body. The brain and body are just two sides of the same coin. From personal experience I have had emotional responses to particular pandiculations. I realized that certain movements patterns were taking me into the exact physical responses my body went into back when I was hit by a car while riding my bike. Connecting those things, and realizing I was safe, and was able to let go of the tension helped me process my physical tension and PTSD. I'm not saying this is what's happening with you, but might be something to consider and explore. Are you working with a somatic-based mental health provider? Can you work with them to help you with the spasms? Can you imagine doing the movement with ease and not going into spasm? (this is called motor planning. Here's a blog post about that www.takeitoutsidefitness.com/2019/07/motor-plan-your-somatics-moves.html) Let me know if this helps you. Take good care. ~Kristin

@trainerkristinPDX that makes a lot of sense! Unfortunately, I can't afford to get professional help atm. I don't work or even leave my apt anymore the ptsd is so bad but I'm having great breakthroughs with videos like this and emdr from home and I'll continue learning about somatic movement - I only discovered it properly this week - ty so so much!

@@AnEsotericMind In the Somatics world we say, what we focus on grows. Our human brains are inclined to focus and habituate patterns based on the past, and "bad" things can become really ingrained. As you heal, I encourage you to focus on the good things and benefits you reap as you practice Somatics. You might want to journal how you are creating positive changes for yourself. I wish you health and regulation on your journey.

@@trainerkristinPDX I deeply value this feedback! I'm big into manifestation positive framing and meditation and I'm seeing HUGE changes compared to when I was very negative, A journal sounds like a great idea!

Thanks for sharing your story, Alaina. I'm so happy for you! You are a true inspiration.

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

@@kristinj1518 I'm one of those crazy wild Spring Chickens that takes my shirt off in Yoga class.

Think of Somatics as the ultimate "bottom up" method to get rid of pain and suffering. Meaning that the body has a lot to say and we should tune in and listen, avoid overly thinking (top down) things. We adult humans seem to over analyse things. Get out of your head and into your body. It will change your brain in time. 🙂

@@kristinj1518 Thank you for your response. 🙂 Yes, I definitely tend to have an analytical mind, but I feel it's lessening. Occasionally I'm able to let my body tell me what it wants and needs and just flow with it. I think I may have been doing a little bit of somatics and pandiculation before learning about it, just because it felt good in my body. Now I'm incorporating it more into my daily life.

Thanks Kaz! It's an interesting movement to explore...and introduce to classes. Let me know how it goes. 🙂

Thanks Sunil! You could blend this wall idea with the recordings in your Think Somatics membership too, if you so choose. Have fun with it!

Hey Tammy! Glad you discovered new things with this idea of Somatics done while leaning against the wall. 🙂 Yay!

Hey Jana! Glad you like this way of doing Somatics. Hope all is well with you and congrats on the job. 🙂

Glad you find Somatics helpful, Wendi. Most things we "suffer" from are related to the nervous system on some level. Other things that can help progress is being curious, compassionate and play. Good luck with your recovery!

Nope, they are not the same at all. Isometrics is a bracing and holding tension in the muscles. There is little movement (range of motion) while doing isometrics. It actually is the complete opposite of pandiculations, the movements of Somatics. Pandiculations are gentle contractions into tension and slow, mindful releases. They release tension so your muscles can return to their natural resting length without force, stretching or strengthening. Isometics, because they are stiff and held without ROM, can cause stiffness and shorten the muscles. They can also raise blood pressure and make you sore. Again, the complete opposite of Somatics. Try doing some of the videos in my Daily Supplement playlist and sense for yourself. Watching Somatics videos is not the same as doing Somatics. 🙂ruclips.net/user/playlist?app=desktop&list=PLtKCmLtPXzEyO2ukQo2osfbw0j_I4VlEi

Hi Peter, I all depends on where I am at any given time. I may be on a rug, wood floor (I loved my cork floor in my old studio), on a bed (I have a SUPER firm bed at our house. Guests call it the prison bed. Ha!), or I may be on a mat. I don't care for the ubiquitous yoga mats, they are too tacky-sticky, but seems everyone has one, myself included. I also love doing Somatics with my back against the wall, with my feet a bit away from the wall... Maybe that should be a video I share here on YT? Play around and find what works for you and let us know what you like.

@@trainerkristinPDX Thank you, Kristin. Yes, it would be very interesting to see how you do Somatics with back gainst the wall. I've been thinking about buying a cork floor before (cork tiles that can be clicked together). So now that you mentioned it, I'm even more motivated to try this.

Hi Khadija, No, pandiculations, the movements of Somatics, are not strengthening exercises. They are pandiculations which are neither stretching or strengthening exercises. They are movements to address sensory motor amnesia. They should release tension in your body, not just your neck, so you take back voluntary control of your body and muscles. Side note: My clients report that they are stronger in their workouts now that they do Somatics. Even after the first time of doing Somatics. Not to be snarky, but what are neck strengthening exercises anyway? 😁 If your alignment in your body is good, your neck and head should simply balance at the top of your spine with ease. Tightening muscles around the neck limit range of motion. No es bueno. ;-) To really address your question and particular needs you should work with a Somatic Educator, either online or in person, to really understand where your SMA is, and how best to address it. Private sessions can be very helpful, and unlike body work, generally just a 1 to a few Somatics sessions should help. In the long run, a big money and time saver!

@@kristinj2507 Thanks, yes you’re right… if alignment is correct you should be ok I mean just the act of holding your neck up on a daily basis is exercise right?! I’ll give these exercises a go, thanks for your prompt reply 😊

thank YOU, Joyce!🤩

Glad you enjoyed it! To get lasting effects of Somatics it needs to be practiced regularly. Your current patterns that cause you pain are well engrained in your nervous system. Practicing healthier movement patterns need to be practiced regularly to "overwrite" the faulty ones. The faulty ones don't go away. They just become weaker as the good ones become stronger.

We don't just focus on parts of the body in Somatics. The movement and position of your pelvis, back, leg bones, the turnout of a foot, your neck, even the tipping of your head, EVERYTHING will move your scapulae to some degree. So you need a full body routine. Flower, back lift, side bend, washrag are good ones to start with. Enjoy!

thank you, Khadija!

You might think so, but stretching your muscles actually makes them tighter. You may feel temporary relief, but it's short lived. Somatic pandiculations reset the muscle length by you becoming more aware of what you are doing so you can change your patterns. I'll bet you haven't tried Somatics yet. ;-) Don't force or work hard at the movements. Breathe. Take time to sense what you are actually doing. Also, no muscle is working by itself. Somatics addresses your whole body. Be sure you aren't in a "vice" meaning you aren't contracting opposing areas of your body as you tighten the focus side, such as gripping and tightening your abs as you arch your back. Enjoy!

Thanks Helene! Glad you find it helpful. Have you tried it standing up? You can put your hand on a chair or wall to help you balance as you explore inverting and everting the feet standing. . . .maybe I need to make another video! 🙂

Many people have improved vision with somatic modalities. Gently open and closing the eyes could be a good place to start. When I teach classes we sometimes incorporate eye movements (with neck and face movements) and students report in seeing more clearly. Good luck with your self exploration! You could work with me in a private session or sign up for streaming lessons on my website. www.thinksomatics.com

@@kristinj1518 ...thanks. What is the reason you incorporate eye movements into the face and neck movements? How does closing ajd opening the eyelids help with the ciliary muscle? It siphons energy from it? Thanks!

Yes, it can seem that way. But PNF is a stretching modality. Pandiculations are not stretches. We don't push and force a muscle to lengthen, which in the long run, makes muscles return to their original tension patterns. Pandiculations address full-body reflexive responses to stress and threats instead of of focusing on areas of the body. PNF generally focuses on parts of the body, one at a time. If you haven't tried Somatics yet, the best way to understand it, is to do it! 🙂

@@kristinj1518 Excellent, thanks for clarifying the distinction between the two.

You are most welcome. :-)