num_pages: 408
description: A detailed operating manual for healing pain and awakening embodied joy through body-oriented Somatic Learning practices that incorporate mindfulness breathing and more (Rick Hanson author of Buddhas Brain ) Awakening Somatic Intelligence offers a guide to Somatic Learning an innovative body-oriented approach that incorporates mindfulness visualization breathing exercises postures and stretches. Developed by author psychotherapist and award-winning songwriter and poet Risa Kaparo PhD Somatic Learning is based on leading-edge research demonstrating the power of the mind to activate physiological mental and emotional healing. Kaparo has successfully used her approach with patients suffering from chronic pain high blood pressure and mood disorders including depression and anxiety. Recounting her own struggle with chronic pain Kaparo begins with a moving description of her journey from crippling pain to renewed health and aliveness. Kaparo introduces the concepts and characteristics of Somatic Learning a method that grew out of her personal healing experience. Incorporating the latest brain research in mindfulness and neuroplasticity the book presents breathing exercises; postures and stretches for morning and bedtime; instructions for integrating mindfulness practice into one's daily life; and ways of deepening the practice through touch and caring interaction with others. Enhanced with over 100 detailed instructional photos and illustrations the book includes inspiring case stories and the author's own expressive poetry that illuminate the healing power of this practice.
language: English
title: Awakening Somatic Intelligence: The Art and Practice of Embodied Mindfulness
publisher: North Atlantic Books