Somatics Books & Info

From The Explorers of Humankind: "In Their Own Words: Prime Resources", one 90 minute cassette.

One 90-min. cassette. From The Explorers of Humankind: "In Their Own Words: Prime Resources"

One 90-min. cassette. From The Explorers of Humankind: "In Their Own Words" Prime Resources"

Based on the work of Thomas Hanna, his work in the field of somatics, and the development of biokinetics.

From The Explorers of Humankind: "In Their Own Words: Prime Resources"

A small classic that gives simple and clear instructions on how to gain greater awareness and control of the process of breathing. Immensely beneficial on two fronts: emotional and physiological.  Carola Speads, who studied and taught for many years with the pioneering movement teacher Elsa Gindler, shows us how the quality of our breathing determines the quality of our lives. Her flexible program of gentle exercises maximizes the benefits of breathing for people of all ages.

NEW! Seminal papers by the originator of the concept of self-disclosure and the transparent self, including important articles on somatic disclosure and perception of the soma.

A brain scientist's journey from a debilitating stroke to full recovery becomes an inspiring exploration of human consciousness and its possibilities

The female pelvis and its contents are an underappreciated region of the anatomy. Important not only for sexuality, they are also central to the processes of childbirth and elimination. The Female Pelvis was written for women to use over the course of their lives, with a special emphasis on pregnancy, childbirth, and its aftermath. Its purpose is to help women become more familiar with the pelvis and its related structures, and how to keep them healthy and fit. The book begins with a description of the functional anatomy of the pelvis, and how it responds to pregnancy and childbirth.

Anatomy of Movement presents a dynamic, integrated approach to the study of the physical structures of the musculoskeletal system and their functional relationship to the movements of the human body.
In clear and concise text illustrated with more than a thousand graphic drawings, the author guides the reader on a lively tour of the muscles, bones, ligaments and joints of the arms, legs and trunk. The focus throughout the book is on anatomy not for its own sake, but in its functional relationship to the actual movements of the body in dance, exercise and other physical disciplines.