Somatics Books & Info

Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain [1]

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A groundbreaking and fascinating investigation into the transformative effects of exercise on the brain, from the bestselling author and renowned psychiatrist John J. Ratey, MD.

Did you know you can beat stress, lift your mood, fight memory loss, sharpen your intellect, and function better than ever simply by elevating your heart rate and breaking a sweat? The evidence is incontrovertible: Aerobic exercise physically remodels our brains for peak performance.

$19.99

Anatomy of Breathing [7]

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"My hope is that [this book] will contribute to a more enlightened practice of breathing. I also hope that you, the reader, will have a better understanding of how breathing changes spontaneously from moment to moment. My other wish is that you will discover how to consciously choose a specific breathing technique for certain purposes or circumstances." -Preface

$23.00

Somatics: Reawakening the Mind's Control of Flexibilty & Health [11]

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The most important book about chronic pain, movement, and aging, and the ultimate introduction to Somatics.

$17.95

Bodies In Revolt: A Primer In Somatic Thinking [15]

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Thomas Hanna's groundbreaking book in which he first introduces the term "somatic" as it is used in the modern era in all the various fields of human potential, including healthcare, bodywork, movement arts, and body-centered psychotherapy.

$9.95

Books & Information About Somatics [19]

Mindful Spotaneity Lessons in the Feldenkrais Method [20]

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Ruthy Alon's description of Feldenkrais work in Mindful Spontaneity is a favored text of a generation of Feldenkrais enthusiasts. Alon weaves experiential and theoretical information in a poetic yet pragmatic language. These simple and unexpected suggestions will help everyone who suffers from restricted movement or pain to find a new sense of freedom.

Review
"Ruthy Alon's exercises will enable many people to tap into the natural wisdom of their bodies and find greater ease and freedom in their lives."
-Jack Heggie, author of Skiing With the Whole Body

$22.95

Running with the Whole Body A 30-Day Program to Running Faster with Less Effort [24]

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In Running with the Whole Body, Heggie proposes a thirty-day exercise program that will not only prevent you from injuring yourself in a new way, but enable you to become a smoother, and more powerful runner. The exercises presented isolate the workings of the various parts of the body to show how each part of the body balances and works in concert with the others. The result is a body whose torso, hips, pelvis and shoulders all move freely in the act of running. You will discover how to unleash the power of the large, strong muscles of the hips, spine and shoulders to power your running.

$16.95

Master the Art of Running Raise Your Performance with the Alexander Technique [28]

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Whether you run a few miles a week or are training for a marathon, running properly takes time and energy. Now, thanks to the Alexander Technique, runners can improve their competitive performance while multiplying the health benefits of the sport and virtually eliminating its hazards. This proven method encourages a greater awareness of the way the body functions and moves, and helps runners release tension and jog without risk of injury. With special exercises for the head, eyes, torso, and legs, this unique guide will help you radically improve results, both in training and competition.

$12.95

Born to Run A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen [32]

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Full of incredible characters, amazing athletic achievements, cutting-edge science, and, most of all, pure inspiration, Born to Run is an epic adventure that began with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt? In search of an answer, Christopher McDougall sets off to find a tribe of the world’s greatest distance runners and learn their secrets, and in the process shows us that everything we thought we knew about running is wrong.

$23.00

Prime Somatics Health Forum TV Show DVD [36]

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Health Forum is a nationally syndicated television program. Somatic Systems is featured on the current episode of Health Forum, airing 50 times over the next few months. We have made this DVD of the 8:36 minute TV show featuring Somatic System Institute available for everyone who would like a copy. Price based on DVD cost only. For quantities over 100, please contact us. Health Forum is a nationally syndicated television program. Somatic Systems is featured on the current episode of Health Forum, airing 50 times over the next few months.

$1.00

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