by Daphne | Nov 5, 2021 | Awareness, Embodiment, Interception, Nervous System, Other, Self, Somatic
In somatic sensing practices, we learn to hold attention both within and without. Through interoception we inquire into our biological processes and how we are showing up in the world.The embodiment of this dual awareness in somatic practices helps us cultivate...
by Daphne | Nov 5, 2021 | Body, Brain, Embodiment, Fluid, Homeostasis, Mind, Nerve, Nervous System, Organs, Somatic
The vagus nerve is our body’s doorway to rest and digest. This cranial nerve creates the superhighway in which our organs communicates with our brain. Our vagal tone determines our nervous system ability to self-soothe and self-organise, create homeostasis and...
by Daphne | Nov 5, 2021 | Body, Gravity, Movement, Neck, Nervous System, Rewire, Safe, Spine
I’ve posted something similar on this before, and often speak passionately about it – the importance of honouring a baby’s neuro-motor developmental milestones to occur organically without rushing into sitting or standing. I’ve also ruffled some parents’...
by Daphne | Nov 5, 2021 | Body, Bodywork, Embodiment, Mind, Neck, Nervous System, Non-linear Movement, Self, Sensory, Sensory Awareness, Somatic, Spine, Yoga
Recent BBC article on the increasing cases of injuries sustained by yoga teachersOne of my teachers Richard Freeman would always say in class, “Stiffness is a blessing”. Being hyper-mobile, yoga asanas came easily to me as a practitioner. When I was a new...
by Daphne | Nov 5, 2021 | Body, Connection, Homeostasis, Neck, Nervous System, Safe, Self, Space, Yoga
Yesterday, my sister sent me a message from Singapore to tell me she went to a TCM doctor to sought help after experiencing some pain from her neck that was radiating down her right arm and hand. The therapist proceeded with lots of needling, tissue manipulation and...
