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Menopause Discussion => Alternative Therapies => Topic started by: Feather on November 28, 2024, 08:08:40 PM

Title: Somatics
Post by: Feather on November 28, 2024, 08:08:40 PM

I just wanted to mention Somatic exercise practice as its really helped me with menopause symptoms. For those who haven't heard of it, its about enhancing body awareness and promoting pain free efficient movement by also training the nervous system. Where i live i am able to attend classes in person, but there are lots of free classes online if anyone wanted to give it a go, I'd highly recommend!

Title: Re: Somatics
Post by: VioletAquarius on November 28, 2024, 09:57:56 PM

Thank you for this,  never heard of it before, will look at it.

Please may I ask, what symptoms has it helped you with?

Title: Re: Somatics
Post by: discogirl on November 29, 2024, 07:18:21 AM

Hi Feather,

I've never heard of this but it sounds really interesting, is it similar to sort of mindfulness meditation?

Title: Re: Somatics
Post by: Feather on November 29, 2024, 06:48:56 PM

Well,  what prompted me to post was that I am having a bit of an issue with VA, at the moment, got that “sitting on a hedgehog” feeling, but after my class I felt fine, no discomfort at all! It’s helped me with anxiety, joint pain, lethargy and I also sleep well

Title: Re: Somatics
Post by: Feather on November 29, 2024, 06:53:45 PM

Discogirl- It’s slow and precise exercises called pandiculations which release tight muscles. It teaches you about brain / body connections and for me each lesson is like an hour of mindfulness!

Title: Re: Somatics
Post by: VioletAquarius on November 29, 2024, 07:01:06 PM

Hi Feather - do you think it could help prolapse and/or urge incontinence?

Title: Re: Somatics
Post by: discogirl on November 29, 2024, 08:14:17 PM

Quote from: Feather on November 29, 2024, 06:53:45 PM

Discogirl- It’s slow and precise exercises called pandiculations which release tight muscles. It teaches you about brain / body connections and for me each lesson is like an hour of mindfulness!

Im going to have to look into this. thanks for posting about it x

Title: Re: Somatics
Post by: Feather on December 01, 2024, 11:12:16 AM

Quote from: VioletAquarius on November 29, 2024, 07:01:06 PM

Hi Feather - do you think it could help prolapse and/or urge incontinence?

I don’t know specifically but you can have consultations with people who teach this. Some people focus on particular problems and some take a holistic approach

Title: Re: Somatics
Post by: VioletAquarius on December 01, 2024, 11:01:02 PM

Thank you Feather.

Title: Re: Somatics
Post by: CrispyChick on December 07, 2024, 06:21:42 PM

In interested in this. I've had a horrific 7 years...still going. Now stopping all hormonal interventions as they just make me worse and I'm getting loads of 'reactive' symptoms - like stomach pain, when I try things.

Do u think it could help at least with my reactions? I've found someone nearby who does sessions.

Thanks

Title: Re: Somatics
Post by: Feather on December 18, 2024, 05:26:33 PM

Give it a try Crispychick! I have found it beneficial in loads of ways. Let me know how you get on!