POWER OF THE PELVIS

Using Trager principles of Somatic Therapy, we focus on how the pelvis, and its associated energies of grounding, sensuality and balance, provides the roots for graceful movement and flowering of consciousness. Emphasis is placed on staying present, and developing fluidity through gentle rhythmic motion. Participants are guided in opening, strengthening and balancing the pelvis through a combination of personal movement explorations, and partner games both on and off the tables.

Class Objectives

• To learn how to release tension, reduce stress, and build support in the lower body.

• To palpate and assist freer movement and fuller awareness in a partners’ feet, legs and hips.

• To sense weight, groundedness, fluidity, balance, and freedom of movement in themselves, and in a supine partner.

• To discover personal movement/awareness truths through open exploration.

• To find connection, ease stress and access feelings of freedom and peace through simple movement explorations done with awareness.

• To gain a basic understanding of some of the principles of Trager Movement Education and Mind/Body Integration.

• To explore how these movement principles bring new depth and lightness to a bodywork practice.

Instructor: Roger Tolle
As a Trager Practitioner since 1985, Roger has worked with over 30,000 clients. His background includes a B.A. in Theater/Movement, and 15 years as a professional modern dancer. He’s studied extensively with Dr. Milton Trager and other somatic pioneers and methods in the field of somatic movement education including Continuum, Aston Patterning, Body Mind Centering, and Gyrotonics. He was awarded the title of “Master Somatic Movement Educator and Therapist” by the International Somatic Movement Education and Therapy Association (ISMETA).