Somatic Solutions for Lower Spine, Groin and Pelvis

With a Focus on the Iliopsoas Muscle Group

Laura M Gates 4-23-2016

This workshop offers hands-on and self-care techniques for the lower torso, hip joint area. We will address alignment and mobility for this part of the body that serves as the “universal joint” of humans in motion. We will cover issues of hip and sacroiliac pain in-depth as well as psoas and iliacus tension, paying particular attention to how they interact with lumbar health and movement mechanics of the pelvis and legs.

Laura M Gates, CHSE is a certified Hanna (Clinical) Somatic Educator, trained at Somatic Systems Institute (SSI) and certified by both SSI and Novato Institute. She is a former professional dancer, teacher, and earned an MFA from Bennington College. She is an ongoing student of kinesthetic anatomy with master teacher, Irene Dowd in NYC. She is based in NYC and teaches somatic movement classes and works with clients there, north AL, various US locations, and Europe. She has taught workshops in NYC at Peridance Center (addressing dancers’ needs), Reebok Sports, Balance Arts, Movements Afoot, CUNY Graduate Center (addressing musicians’ needs) to name a few. She is currently assisting Martha Peterson, CHSE with Essential Somatic trainings internationally.