Somatic

Somatic means to refer to the body. From the Greek word Somatikos, meaning body.

Related Topics:
Body - Greek

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It also refers to the part of the nervous system that controls voluntary movement and sensation and judges relative effort and weight, called proprioception.

Related Topics:
Nervous system - Proprioception

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Somatic education enhances movement and sensation, improving function. Generally, it also implies a philosophy of mind and body unity, and some forms utilize teacher/student rather than a client/practitioner relationship.

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An instance of some of the somatic techniques are the Feldenkrais method and Alexander Technique.

Related Topics:
Feldenkrais method - Alexander Technique

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