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James Knight
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Добавлен 13 июл 2012
Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY) and Somatic Wellness™ is a safe, simple, and common sense approach to help erase chronic pain, significantly increase flexibility, improve posture, and regain strength in the body (Soma). Beneficial results are often immediate and long lasting.
GSY is a unique brain to muscle re-education that combines Hatha Yoga postures, Hanna Somatic Education (Somatics), breathing techniques (pranayama), and healing visualizations inspired from quantum physics.
James has been honing his skills as a yoga teacher, movement educator and integrative therapist since 1990.
Visit his website to learn about online trainings, virtual and in-person workshops, international eco-adventure yoga retreats, and more. www.gentlesomaticyoga.com
**James is based out of Tucson, AZ. He is available for virtual (Zoom) customized therapeutic sessions and/or to help you develop a home practice. Book online through this link: session-with-james.securechkout.com.**
GSY is a unique brain to muscle re-education that combines Hatha Yoga postures, Hanna Somatic Education (Somatics), breathing techniques (pranayama), and healing visualizations inspired from quantum physics.
James has been honing his skills as a yoga teacher, movement educator and integrative therapist since 1990.
Visit his website to learn about online trainings, virtual and in-person workshops, international eco-adventure yoga retreats, and more. www.gentlesomaticyoga.com
**James is based out of Tucson, AZ. He is available for virtual (Zoom) customized therapeutic sessions and/or to help you develop a home practice. Book online through this link: session-with-james.securechkout.com.**
Somatic Sanctuary™ ~ Gentle Somatic Yoga® class (FOLLOW-ALONG) led by James Knight ~ July 2024
* To skip the introduction and go right into the movement portion, start at the 14:42 minute mark *
This 75-min Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY) inspired somatic movement class, is from our livestream Somatic Sanctuary™ workshop, on July 13th, 2024. It is facilitated by James Knight, Founder of Gentle Somatic Yoga (GSY).
The theme for this workshop is Somatic Wellness™. Somatic Wellness is a brand of GSY that is an umbrella for continuing education and exploration with topics that nourish the whole-self: mind, body, emotions, energy, travel, art, music, lifestyle, nutrition, relationship, meditation, etc...
In this class, James combines five modalities into one livestream workshop: pranayama, Nad...
This 75-min Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY) inspired somatic movement class, is from our livestream Somatic Sanctuary™ workshop, on July 13th, 2024. It is facilitated by James Knight, Founder of Gentle Somatic Yoga (GSY).
The theme for this workshop is Somatic Wellness™. Somatic Wellness is a brand of GSY that is an umbrella for continuing education and exploration with topics that nourish the whole-self: mind, body, emotions, energy, travel, art, music, lifestyle, nutrition, relationship, meditation, etc...
In this class, James combines five modalities into one livestream workshop: pranayama, Nad...
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Summer sale: $100 off our online courses and certification ~ Gentle Somatic Yoga®
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My team and I are happy to be offering this summer sale to give more people interested in deepening their self-care practices an incentive to train with us. It brings us fulfilment (and joy) to be able to share this empowering method of whole-self embodiment with others. Add your comment below if you are ready to join our somatic family! Whether you are a person who is solely interested in lear...
Personal invite: Somatic Wellness & Adventure Retreat in Tucson, Arizona ~ August 30 - Sept. 2, 2024
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This is a personal invitation to join me in my first-ever Gentle Somatic Yoga (GSY) Community Summit and Somatic Wellness & Adventure Retreat in Tucson, Arizona! I found a special and unique venue, Tanque Verde Ranch, in my home town and I can't wait to share this customized retreat I designed for us. Travel and Leisure Magazine voted Tanque Verde Ranch as the best all-inclusive family resort. ...
Happy Summer Solstice 2024 ~ A personal message from GSY Founder, James Knight
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In this video, James Knight, founder of Gentle Somatic Yoga (GSY), shares about his appreciation of Summer Solstice... and also reviews the memory of when/where GSY was created in Carlsbad, California in 2006. What would you like to manifest this time of year? Leave your comments! :) • For a current schedule of upcoming in-person and livestream GSY events (including retreats): www.gentlesomatic...
Somatic Sanctuary™ ~ Theme: Somatic Chair™ movement class (Follow-Along) February 10th, 2024
Просмотров 5964 месяца назад
This follow-along video from the livestream Somatic Sanctuary™ workshop on February 10th, 2024 is facilitated by James Knight, Founder of Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY) and experience yoga teacher Lori Hill. The theme is: Somatic Chair™. In this Somatic Chair, we take traditional floor based Somatic Movement Flows® from our GSY Level 2 training course and customize them with the use of a chair as a...
Join me for my next Somatic Wellness and Adventure Retreat in Yelepa, MX ~ March 2025
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I just got back last week from my very first Somatic Wellness and Adventure Retreat (SWAR) to Yelapa, Mexico. It has been on my "wish list" for over 20 years and it was one of my best retreats ever. We had an incredible group of like-minded/hearted people, had the opportunity to recieve so much love and support from local healers and artists... and so much more. This short video are images from...
Spine mobility, flexibility, and better posture (follow-along) ~ SMF: Somatic Seated Moving Twist
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In this 5 1/2-min follow-along video, you will find a simple and effective Somatic Movement Flow® (SMF), called Somatic Seated Moving twist, to help you erase stiffness/pain in the back, shoulders, neck, and hips. It can also help with spine flexibility, mobility, and improve posture. Give it a try! The positive effects are cumulative. I filmed this video on location in Yelapa, Mexico during my...
A personal invite to my April 2024 Gentle Somatic Yoga® events & beyond - filmed on location
Просмотров 3744 месяца назад
I was inspired to make this video while on one of my recent activities from my Somatic Wellness and Adventure Rereat in Yelapa, Mexico last week. In it I give an overview of all the NEW events coming up soon, both livestream and in-person throught this year and next. • For a current schedule of upcoming in-person and livestream GSY events (including Retreats): www.gentlesomaticyoga.com/events •...
Personal message from GSY Founder, James Knight
Просмотров 4315 месяцев назад
This is a video message from me, James Knight, to thank you, one of our subscribers for choosing to being on this Journey with me through the practice of Gentle Somatic Yoga® and Somatic Wellness™. As being one of the early pioneers to bridge Somatics and Yoga since the early 1990's, it thrills me to receive all the daily testimonials coming in, and hearing about all the breakthroughs and the p...
March 23-29, 2025 ~ Somatic Wellness and Adventure Retreat ~ Yelapa, Mexico
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Join Gentle Somatic Yoga Founder, James Knight, in this remote part of Mexico for a Somatic Wellness & Adventure Retreat while there are still a few rooms available. Because of the unique nature of this retreat, we have attracted some of the most inspired and interesting people from our Somatic Wellness family from all over the world so whether you come solo or with family, a partner, or a frie...
Gentle Somatic Yoga Home Practice. Free your body from head-to-toe (FOLLOW-ALONG)
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This Gentle Somatic Yoga® Home Practice can be explored as way to release deep rooted stress and tension held within the body (soma). This sequence of Somatic Movement Flows® can serve as a full-body tune-up. It was designed to help you reprogram most of the major muscle groups in our body to their optimal length in a resting position. Begin your Journey with us to: • Relieve or dissolve persis...
Relieving tension of the neck, shoulders, back, and hips AND increase spine mobility (FOLLOW ALONG)
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
This 10-minute Somatic Movement Flow® (SMF), called Somatic Seated Moving Twist, may significantly help relieve stress & tightness found in your neck, shoulders, back, and hips in one practice session. This SMF may also be supportive to help gain spine mobility and flexibility. • AUGUST/SEPT 2023: To learn about Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY) next livestream training courses and a 20% bundle discou...
Relax your mind and body with this pranayama breathing follow-along video - Sheetali Breath
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In this 2-min follow-along video I demonstrate a relaxing breathing technique called Sheetali pranayama. This is a simple practice you can use anytime, day or night when you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed and want to calm you thinking mind. Part of the neuroscience of Gentle Somatic Yoga® includes preparing the brain to learn something new at the beginning of our practice. So the Sheetali ...
Relieve stiffness in your neck, shoulders & upper back ~ follow along SMF: Somatic Head Circles
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Relieve stiffness in your neck, shoulders & upper back ~ follow along SMF: Somatic Head Circles
Release tension in your neck, shoulders & upper back ~ follow along SMF: Somatic Seated Moving Twist
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Release tension in your neck, shoulders & upper back ~ follow along SMF: Somatic Seated Moving Twist
Release neck, shoulder and upper back pain tension (follow along) SMF: Seated Nodding Yes
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Release neck, shoulder and upper back pain tension (follow along) SMF: Seated Nodding Yes
*Extended* Black Friday special for 2 Gentle Somatic Yoga® in-person events in Sayulita, Mexico 2023
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*Extended* Black Friday special for 2 Gentle Somatic Yoga® in-person events in Sayulita, Mexico 2023
Release tension in the neck and shoulders (follow along) ~ SMF: Rainbow
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Release tension in the neck and shoulders (follow along) ~ SMF: Rainbow
Hips, Legs, and knee flexibility (follow along) ~ SMF: Swimming Frog
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Hips, Legs, and knee flexibility (follow along) ~ SMF: Swimming Frog
Spine Mobility ~ 2 somatic movements for back pain. SMFs: Somatic Moving Twist and Arch & Flatten
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Spine Mobility ~ 2 somatic movements for back pain. SMFs: Somatic Moving Twist and Arch & Flatten
Gentle Somatic Yoga® Teacher Highlight: Alison Hughes
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Gentle Somatic Yoga® Teacher Highlight: Alison Hughes
Immediate relief for lower back pain: SMF Somatic Low Back and QL Release
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Immediate relief for lower back pain: SMF Somatic Low Back and QL Release
Release tight TFL, piriformis, low back, and side body (follow along) SMF: Somatic Side Crunch
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Release tight TFL, piriformis, low back, and side body (follow along) SMF: Somatic Side Crunch
Relief for Sciatica and Piriformis Syndrome: SMF Somatic TFL Release
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Relief for Sciatica and Piriformis Syndrome: SMF Somatic TFL Release
Recieve 30% discount on our GSY online self-paced training courses
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Recieve 30% discount on our GSY online self-paced training courses
Erase neck, shoulder, and upper back tension: SMF Celtic cross
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Erase neck, shoulder, and upper back tension: SMF Celtic cross
Join us on a Journey into self-care and self-healing | Lifestyle by Design
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Join us on a Journey into self-care and self-healing | Lifestyle by Design
Personal Invite to my RESTORE and REVITALIZE workshop series June 24-26, 2022
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Personal Invite to my RESTORE and REVITALIZE workshop series June 24-26, 2022
Release neck, shoulder and upper back pain and stiffness (follow along) SMF: Foot Sliders
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Release neck, shoulder and upper back pain and stiffness (follow along) SMF: Foot Sliders
Invitation to join James Knight in person at Yogaville this May
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Invitation to join James Knight in person at Yogaville this May
Dommage, je n’arrive pas à reculer la vidéo pour revoir les exercices.
Il est possible de rembobiner RUclips pour revoir et revoir la même vidéo plusieurs fois. Faites simplement glisser le curseur vers la gauche et appuyez à nouveau sur Play. Vous pouvez également actualiser votre page et appuyer sur le bouton de lecture. Faites-nous savoir si vous avez d'autres questions. En service, l'équipe GSY
How many times do you have to do these?
Hi Patty, great question. Every person is different depending on their current range of motion, injuries present, and overall goals. In general, the benefits are cumulative with regular practice and the Somatic Movement Flows can be practiced safely on a daily basis. That being said, if there are any personal needs you might have or specific goals that might need to be factored into your experience, booking a one-on-one virtual session with James can give you all the answers you seek for your body uniquely. I will drop the link to learn more about that below as well as out FAQ link so you can learn more about how to make the most out of Gentle Somatic Yoga now that you have already discovered the benefits. Session with James: session-with-james.securechkout.com/ FAQs on how to best practice GSY: www.gentlesomaticyoga.com/frequently-asked-questions/ ~In Service, The GSY Team
Magic! With gratitude and every good wish 🙏
Thank you for bringing your light and magic to this community as well. The neuroscience of Gentle Somatic Yoga explains how this style of movement is both different that traditional hatha yoga as well as how it is different than other Somatic movements you may encounter. If you want to explore the magic for yourself, there is a playlist here on this channel that can teach you more about why this works wonders on most everyone and how it can be adapted to fit individuals needs. Let us know if you have the desire to learn more beyond what is available here on RUclips as we have livestream workshops, online courses, and other offerings depending on your inner calling to go further. ~In Service, The GSY Team
Thank you very much James! First time after yoga my body truly feels relaxed as if I've had an intense long meditation session. The extra flexibility was also quite instantaneous which caught me by surprise.
Wow! That is a powerful thing to share -- both the testament to true relaxation through this method as well as your instantaneous results. Please keep us looped in to your continued exploration and the cumulative benefits and results you experience as you continue to practice. When you are ready for longer practices, we have 7 days free on our Somatic Wellness TV channel. Learn more here: www.gentlesomaticyoga.com/somatic-wellness-tv/ In Service, The GSY Team
James… you’ve always been close to my heart. Bonnie (I had KC dog.)
Thank you for the continued support of James and Gentle Somatic Yoga. Being part of his team and having the honor of reading many all of these comments, testimonials, and long-standing connections alongside James is heart warming. He just led a training in Tucson, Arizona and is getting ready to jump into this weekend's Deep Dive before hosting another retreat next weekend -- so I will pass this love blast forward to him until he has time to connect with you directly. If you want to join our Livestream community, we will be online tomorrow, from all over the world with a Deep Dive on Somatic Harmony. Learn more here: deep-dive.securechkout.com/landing-page-year-at-advance In Service, The GSY Team
Thanks so much James. New to this and its helping me direct my attention in my body through the slowwe movement. What is the song playing in the background.i.like that style of Jazz for this
Hi all- new to this (somatic yoga). In constant Fight or Flight mode (anxiety is through the roof). When would be the best time to do this/these exercises, please? Not sure if Somatic Yoga is best before bed? Any tips/help would be greatly appreciated ❤
Thank you for leaving a comment and welcome to the Gentle Somatic Yoga (GSY) community! Here are some great tips and guidelines for you as a new practitioner: www.gentlesomaticyoga.com/tips-and-guidelines-for-somatic-yoga/ Once you have reviewed these tips and watched a few more videos, consider joining our newsletter and Facebook Page so that you can learn even more about how GSY can fit into your lifestyle and help you achieve Somatic Wellness. Newsletter: newsletter-home-practice.safechkout.net/ FB Page: facebook.com/GentleSomaticYoga Feel free to reach out to us via comments like you did or email us at customercare@gentlesomaticyoga.com ~ In Service, the GSY Team
Wow! What a difference!
Hi Jenny, thanks for the testimonial. What did you notice shift in your body? Which movements were most helpful for you? Thanks for sharing your experience as many other viewers like yourself learn from comments just like yours. Feel free to comment and update us as you utilize these movements and/or other videos with more consistency. ~In Service, the GSY Team
Oh, thank you so much for sharing this class…I love the sound work and the tremoring 💖🙏
You are very welcome! Glad you were able to enjoy it. We love our monthly Livestream Somatic Sanctuaries and how we can go deeper into the various Gentle Somatic Yoga methods that make up Somatic Wellness. We have many more videos like this in our Somatic Wellness TV channel -- and you get a free week trial. And you are invited to join us in real time in our Livestream workshops if the content aligns with you. Have a great weekend. www.gentlesomaticyoga.com/somatic-wellness-tv/ ~In Service, the GSY team
@@gentlesomaticyoga Thank you for your kind reply: I have a feeling GSY is going to be part of my life from now on. Take care🤗🙏
With fibromyalgia this is too hurtful.
Hi Elaine, thank you for the feedback. We are sorry to hear that these particular SMFs do not resonate with you in your current state. Fibromyalgia can be very tricky and we deeply empathize with your journey. The best way to incorporate Gentle Somatic Yoga into your routine will be to get a customized practice with James directly. These videos are not a one-size-fits-all, rather an invitation to consider movements like these. Of course, it is imperative to do as you have done and listen to your intuition and your soma's response. If you would like to set up a session with James, you can learn more about that here: session-with-james.securechkout.com/ If you would rather align with a GSY certified practitioner in your area, we have a Teacher Directory for your convenience below. Working one on one with a certified teacher can help tremendously as these movements can be adapted to fir your unique needs. www.gentlesomaticyoga.com/teacher-directory/ For future questions, reach out to us at customercare@gentlesomaticyoga.com and we will be happy to support you further. ~In Service, the GSY Team
I highly recommend training wirh James. His knowledge and expertise and his unique energy he brings to his lessons were life changing for me. 🙏
Thank you for the testimonial, Maria! Your contribution and presence in the GSY teaching community is invaluable. James has the most incredible things to say about you as well. I cannot wait to meet you in person. ~In Service, Meesha, GSY Operations
Wow, these are effective releases. Thank you so much for sharing 🙏
You're so welcome! We are so happy to hear that you liked them and that they resonated with you. With continued practice, the results are ever more noticeable. Feel free to update us in a few weeks on how they Somatic Movement Flows support your Somatic Wellness journey. Thanks for sharing your feedback. ~In Service, the GSY Team
First hard to do with chronic pain and secondly the last segment was confusing especially laying down trying to see it. I’m more frustrated with myself than anything.
HI Elaine, thanks again for your honest and vulnerable comments. I just responded to better support you on another video comment you left and would love to be of service to you in finding videos that align more with your needs based on your condition. Please email me directly at customercare@gentlesomaticyoga.com so that I can help guide you toward videos that will be more accessible with your current conditions and considerations. I am looking forward to hearing from you. ~In Service, Meesha, Global Operations
Wonderful, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for taking the time to let us know that this video resonated with you. After you have explored more of our playlists here, we invite you to check out our free trial on Somatic Wellness TV via our main website. www.gentlesomaticyoga.com/somatic-wellness-tv/ ~In Service, the GSY team
Thanks for offering this practice, very good for my body and very soothing listening to your instructions
You're so welcome! Knowing that these movements are supporting people inspires us to make more content and to enhance all of our livestream offerings. If you want to join us live, we have an event this weekend (and once a month) with a sliding scale. You can learn more about these workshops on our Somatic Sanctuary page below. We hope to see you there soon! somatic-sanctuary.securechkout.com/ ~In Service, the GSY team
Keep Rocking 🤙 the good stuff 👍 Beautiful person 🤗 just what l needed 🕊️🫶🐦🐉 😵😫🔥🥵🌡️☀️ 🗽🇺🇸🦅Epic Soar 04 ✝️ it's Official your Awesome I will enjoy this journey for life is my favorite adventure I Admit Life is Boring Without Me & now back to slow steady progress to heal from beginning once again with my health issues been good for about 2 months now for week tried what l know or given to me by so called expert too much need to stay active means of transportation l walk to get my life lived even if still drive to experience today & not able to get in & out of vehicle or work it too much pain 😵💫 yoga 🧘l do never heard of this before if l did I forgot . I brain fog lots of the times with health issues The Force 🖖 continues to better movement to participate on Life's stage rather then decompose painfully on the side lines 😉 Continue energy travels to connect your knowledge with your RUclips Family & others soon l be back to 🧎🏋️🚶💃& summer 🏊😉
So happy that you resonate with this video and it is helping you with your Somatic Wellness goals. We are happy to have you here as part of our RUclips community and invite you to become part of our Somatic Wellness family. You can learn more about Gentle Somatic Yoga and Somatic Wellness via out newsletter -- which offers a free video as well. Then, consider following our GSY facebook page. I will drop both links below. We look forward to seeing you more and hearing form you often. Keep up the great work. newsletter-home-practice.safechkout.net/ facebook.com/GentleSomaticYoga/ ~In Service, the GSY team
So great to hear. I'm coming on that journey with my spirit 🙏
Yes you are! We are thrilled that you will be joining us in Yelapa!!! I cannot wait to meet you personally some day as James has wonderful things to say about you. ~Meesha, GSY Operations
@@gentlesomaticyoga Thank you Meesha, I am looking forward to meeting you also :)
Lovely sequence to relieve stress and stiffness - and delivered so calmly and gently. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it! We highly recommend making GSY a regular part of your movement routine weekly -- if not daily. Please check out more of these videos and playlists and let us know how you feel with more time and practice in the books. We are here to support you if you have any questions. Contact us via our website for more in-depth responses. You can learn more here: www.gentlesomaticyoga.com/contact-us/ ~In Service, the GSY Team
I’m currently in your GSY level 1 training and I love it! I’m also a massage therapist and Shamanic Reiki teacher. I’ve gotten different somatic certifications including somatic yoga but I love the Hannah based movements you offer because I can easily apply that to the massage table too.
Reading your comment makes me smile.... so great to hear your feedback and how you've been applying the Somatic Movement Flows to your table work too. :) With love and gratitude, James
Ahhh... I love looking back and following the breadcrumbs of our lives. So amazing to see what that first venture together has manifested for us both!❤ I'm so glad to be on the path of life together with you 😘
Aw.... Sherry.... Feeling so blessed! Cheers to continuing following the "yes current!' 🤩
Thank you so much James. Your classes have helped me infinitesimally!! Seriously so grateful for your knowledge and time.
It warms my heart to know this. Thank you for your feedback and appreciation. I'm happy to be of service. :) James
I do this practice regularly and it feels really good for a quick , short session
Thank you for sharing! How long have you been doing this practice now? Have you looked around on this channel to see what else my resonate with you? We have shorter videos here on RUclips and our longer videos on our subscription channel on our website. When you are ready to go deeper, join us! www.gentlesomaticyoga.com/somatic-wellness-tv/ ~In Service, the GSY Team
Thank you James for the inspiration. It's given me lots to consider. It is indeed a good time to begin to manifest our dreams. See you at the Somatic Sanctuary in June. I love the art work behind you. The piece with beautiful swirling circles of energy and light. What is it? Thank you again.
Hi Jacqueline, Thanks for all the love and support! We are looking forward to seeing you in the Somatic Sanctuary on the 15th also! I will have James respond about the artwork directly next time he is responding to comments -- he is busy filming new videos for you as we speak. Have a great week. In Service, Meesha
Thank you so much! Can't wait to see you in June as well! The art piece behind me, in the video, is something I painted. It is based from an experience I had with what some people might call angels... or highly evolved resonant beings with profound love and intellgence. It's a reminder that we are not alone and always have spiritual support. :)
I will be tryouts these movements because somatic flow yoga is something that been working for me for my tension headaches, also Accupunture.
Hi Maddie, yes please try these out for your headaches and let us know how the various flows help you. There are many different Somatic Movement Flows that will provide different benefits based on the root cause of the tension you are experience. It could be inspirational for others to hear more from you about which videos you get the most out of and what you learn about your body in the process. Thanks for being here and letting us know that GSY is working for you so far. ~in Service, the GSY Team
I went a week without somatic yoga and it didn’t go well
Wow! This is a power testimonial about the benefits of a long term practice. How often are you practicing when you are in your routine? Do you mostly use this flow? How can we support you getting back into your practice? Thanks for taking the time to let us know that GSY works for you overall. ~in Service, The GSY Team
Ahh I feel brand new :)
We are so happy that you feel renewed. Do you have sciatica or piriformis syndrome? We would love to hear more about your experience and maybe your comment will resonate with someone here who has a similar condition. These practices work well over time, so continue to practice the Somatic Movement Flows that align with your anatomical area of focus. Feel free to share more after a few weeks. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Have a great week ahead. ~In Service, The GSY Team
This is a great release. Thank you! My body just needed a different movement to release some very old trauma that was stubborn and you provided it for me. I love it!
You're so welcome! We are glad that it was helpful. These practices work well over time, so continue to practice the Somatic Movement Flows that align with your anatomical area of focus. Feel free to share more after a few weeks. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Have a great weekend. ~In Service, The GSY Team
You seem like a wonderful Soul James, I have had low back pain and sciatica for the first time in my life (I’m over 70) and have been a yogi since my 20s. But nothing was helping so a dear friend Anne Campbell suggested your videos to me, she has trained with you, I’ve been watching the videos and doing them daily for last 5 days and have found tremendous relief and have more hope that I am healing. Thank you for your generosity in sharing so much great information with all of us. So grateful ❤
Thank you for the kind words and support of this channel. How wonderful that you friend brought you to the GSY community. We are so happy to hear that you have been doing the Somatic Movement Flows consistently for 5 days -- they work well with repetition and a continued practice delivers long-lasting and cumulative results. We are glad that you have joined the GSY family and hope that you explore more of what this channel has to offer. If you want to dip your feet into some of our longer videos, we archive all of our monthly livestream events (many of which your friend may have attended!). You can learn more about our subscription channel here: www.gentlesomaticyoga.com/somatic-wellness-tv/ ~In Service, The GSY Team
Thankyou to the team again! A month ago I was struggling to sleep, but this exercise coupled with a warm shower and another meditation has made a huge difference. (Found this channel on reddit about tight muscles) *second comment
Wonderful! We would love to know more about the Reddit article that you discovered us through and are grateful that other people's shares and testimonials brought you to this learning community. Please enjoy all the videos we have here as there are many other videos that might also resonate with you based on the areas you feel tension. When you get through this channel and want to go deeper -- we keep our longer videos from our Somatic Sanctuary and Deep Dive monthly livestream events over on our Somatic Wellness TV subscription area below. You can learn more about that here -- and start with a free week! www.gentlesomaticyoga.com/somatic-wellness-tv/ ~In Service, The GSY Team
After practicing yoga for decades (prior to 2020) I have spent the last 3-4 years in survival mode and, sadly, fell out of practice (and also put on quite a few pounds... ) I have only recently learned abt Somatic movements and came across your video this morning. What a difference these seemingly small movements made in only 20 minutes time… I feel incredible! Will def be using these movements daily to help get back in touch with my inner self. Namaste.
Wow! What a powerful testimonial already. Now that you have found us and have experienced some breakthroughs after years of feeling disconnected, imagine what can happen with continued practice. We are excited and eager to hear from you in a few weeks when you have spent more time with the movements. Please consider joining our Facebook Community as well -- there are opportunities to connect there with questions and feedback. You can join here: facebook.com/GentleSomaticYoga ~In Service, The GSY Team
This was amazing, thank you! 🙏❤️
Glad it was helpful! We look forward to hearing more about your journey with this practice and how we can be part of your Somatic Wellness lifestyle. Circle around with us after you have explored more of the videos and Somatic Movement Flows that resonate with your needs. Have a great weekend. ~In Service, The GSY Team
This is my second time doing this flow and my body LOVES it! I’m working my way out of survival mode and getting my body out of constantly being on high alert and this flow made me feel so good. This is how I will start my days! Thank you
“Working my way out of survival mode” You took the words right out of my mouth! Here’s to healing 🫶
Glad you are already intuitively giving yourself the cumulative benefits of this practice. Thank you for sharing your testimonial and the phrase "survival mode" as it is already resonating with others on this channel. If you are looking to release more pent up energy, hidden trauma and take this practice deeper, you might like to know that we have some GSY-inspired methods like Somatic Harmony on our subscription channel at Somatic Wellness TV and we have an upcoming event that is geared toward trauma release. Here is our upcoming event page and you can also navigate to Somatic Wellness TV in the upper corner of the website as well for a free week trial. www.gentlesomaticyoga.com/events/ ~In Service, The GSY Team
Yes, you did use these same words in your comment as well! Please consider joining one of our upcoming livestream classes either on June 1st for the Somatic Wellness Workshop Deep Dive or on June 15th for restore and revitalize Somatic Sanctuary. Both can be found on our events page in the link shared in the main comment above. We hope that you continue to have these powerful breakthroughs. ~In Service, The GSY Team
Thank you Lori and James, wonderful explorations.😘
Glad you enjoyed how Lori and James taught this series. We have many more Somatic Chair classes stored in our subscription channel, Somatic Wellness TV, as they are longer and come from our monthly livestream series of Somatic Sanctuary and Deep Dives. Your first week is free and there are various options for your subscription thereafter. Check it out here: www.gentlesomaticyoga.com/somatic-wellness-tv/ ~In Service, The GSY Team
I suffer from chronic pain in my neck and shoulders. I found this much gentler than any yoga❤
We are glad to hear that you found this practice to be accessible and applicable to your conditions. Living in chronic pain is challenging and can be stressful, which only adds to the discomfort. Have you practiced regularly to see the benefits? They are cumulative with time and consistency. Also, please consider looking into the specific Somatic Movement Flows for the areas of your body that are giving you the most feedback as we have body-specific videos that might help you more directly. Have you considered checking out our subscription channel that has all of our longer, more in-depth practices? You get a free week trial and can learn more here: www.gentlesomaticyoga.com/somatic-wellness-tv/ ~In service, The GSY Team
wow life changing
Wow! Thank you for this powerful comment. Can you please elaborate what resonated with you most and what brought you to the practice? We can help guide you in the right direction for your needs and goals if we know more of what aligned with you from this video and what you are looking for with your wellness routine. ~In service, the GSY Team
Thank you for explaining muscles worked in James, i like extending the arm over head when i extend the leg, too
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for the feedback on our style of teaching. What sets GSY apart from other styles of yoga and other somatic practices is how we teach our practitioners to share the practice with their students. We look forward to hearing more about your journey with this practice and how we can be part of your Somatic Wellness lifestyle. ~In Service, The GSY Team
@@gentlesomaticyoga well now i am with rough pain in my back, ribs …. My whole Somatics center from the neck down that does not help my head, writing this in a challenge!!!!!!!??
@@cinmac3 I'm not sure I understand your comment. Are you asking a question, or commenting about how you feel after trying this Somatic Movement Flow?
@@cinmac3 I'm sorry to hear you injured yourself and experiencing discomfort. Since I do not know of your condition, it is difficult for me to reccommend anything. As well, you'd need your doctor's permission. Once you are able to move safely, it might be possible to explore small and slow movements while in bed. And, also, it could helpful to explore just visualizing the movements without pysically doing them. It is important to not do movements that cause you pain or strain. I hope you feel better and get well soon.
@@gentlesomaticyoga i understand
That was wonderful!! I had no idea that would help me so much. Thank you thank you!
Thank you for your feedback! Curious now that you have had some time with the practice, how it has affected your body? Were you able to make it a daily practice? Do you need support in this area? We have various ways in which we can be here for accountability and community support -- through our FB community page, our livestream workshops monthly, and even our Somatic Wellness TV subscription that offers new content regularly. Let us know how we can help you achieve your goals. We are happy to have you here in this RUclips community with us. Learn how to stay connected with us here: www.gentlesomaticyoga.com/ ~In Service, The GSY Team
I have been doing yoga every day for a year and a half to help me with chronic pain. I just recently found somatic exercises and somatic yoga. I haven’t explored the other stuff offered by you because I didn’t realize you were on so many platforms. I’ll go look them up now
@@MistyWatkinsMSBSLPC I'm happy to you've discovered Somatic Yoga... and specifically Gentle Somatic Yoga. If you'd like a free 30-minute home practice to explore, and also get our newsletter that has a listing of our monthly virtual and live events, this might be a good way to get involved. Reach out if you have any questions or would like support on your path. James Knight newsletter-home-practice.safechkout.net/
I particularly appreciated the alternative positions you demonstrated in the beginning. Many students, particularly extremely tight students, seniors, and the elderly, cannot sit in the traditional position. Thanks for teaching all of us.
Thank you for that reflection and affirmation that what GSY teaches is accessible and inclusive -- as that is part of our mission -- to help everyone find increased range of motion. We have a new modality called Somatic Chair that is particularly applicable to the demographic you mentioned in your comment. Because these workshops are part of our livestream event offerings, they rarely get shared here but live in our Somatic Wellness TV channel after the live event. You can join these events in -person and ask questions in our learning laboratory and get access to the recordings -- or you can catch all the previous workshops on SWTV. Learn more here with your free trial. We hope this helps you with even more tips for people who want more comfort while sitting. www.gentlesomaticyoga.com/somatic-wellness-tv/ ~In Service, The GSY Team
Why did it take me so long to visit somatic yoga man. It was awesome!
We are so happy that you did find us and hope that you take full advantage of this entire channel of content as there are many different Somatic Movement Flows to explore. If you are interested in going even deeper, our Somatic Wellness TV channel features longer videos of our livestream workshops spanning over all the various modalities within GSY. You can learn more about that here -- and start with a free week! www.gentlesomaticyoga.com/somatic-wellness-tv/ In Service, The GSY Team
Thank you, James :)
You are very welcome! On behalf of the GSY team, it is a pleasure to welcome you to this community and we hope that you find more videos that resonate with you. In Service, The GSY Team
remove the music it's not needed. Hard to relax with all that noise. Other than that very good. I would it again without music and done far slower with the actual reps so I could follow along in perfect time.
Thank you for the feedback. We have many videos with no music if that is your preference and invite you to look more at the playlists we have here on this channel. If you are wanting to have more instructional, educational videos, consider activating you free trial for Somatic Wellness TV here: www.gentlesomaticyoga.com/somatic-wellness-tv/ Thank you for taking the time to watch this video and leave a comment. I hope that you look around and find other videos that resonate with your preferences and pacing. In service, The GSY Team
Thank James. May I ask can these movements help stroke patients.
Thank you for watching this video and for taking the time to inquire more about the benefits of GSY. In short, this style of yoga is quite adaptable to an individual's needs and also inherently more gentle on the body for people who have had injuries or deal with chronic issues and limited mobility--including strokes. We encourage people to watch the Somatic Movement Flows first, then to practice them when they understand the movement so that they can adapt within their range of motion. Booking a virtual session with James is a great way to ensure that we cover the adaptations that will best serve individual issues. You can learn more about that here: session-with-james.securechkout.com/ ~ In Service, GSY Team
Ok, I am in awe at how quickly I feel more relaxed and have more mobility. This is awesome. Thank you. Now let's see if I can get up off the floor 😂
You're welcome. :) I'm so happy to hear how you responded so quickly! James 💚
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Thanks for this James. It is really helpful. This is one of my most favourite GSY movement patterns. Loved the instruction and the nod during the pre-check. The location looks to be stunning.
I love Yelapa! I live full time in PV and am just about to sign up for Level 1 & 2 courses! Super excited! I learned about Hanna Somatics 20 years ago and am ready to take it to the next level. Would love to connect in person some time!
How wonderful! I love Yelapa too and come to this part of the world often. I just had an in-person GSY L1 and L2 training in Sayulita this past January. Fantastic that you are signing up for my online program. If you decide to audit an in-person experience later, you will receive a deep discount as you will already have paid for your tuition! Reach out any time for additional support: customercare@gentlesomaticyoga.com 💚James
@@gentlesomaticyoga Amazing! I've been intending to become a somatics practitioner for years and I feel like the PV area is so ready for it (I lived in Sayulita for 2 years and have a lot of connections there) I'm open to all possibilities! I first learned Hanna Somatics in a yoga class at city college of San Francisco. It was a little book with pictures of wooden dolls. Recently I had a profound healing experience when I decided to try it again 'cos I'm a little older now and had some joint pain. A two hour practice healed it! Since then I've been researching many options and yours called to me. I'm so excited to take this step and learn from you and share it with my community 🙂💕
@@SomaYogaSpectrum Reading about your experience makes me smile. Thanks so much for sharing. I was mentored and eventually certified as a Hanna Somatic Educator the same year (or close) Thomas Hanna unfortunately passed away. You might know I've been one of the early pioneers to bridge somatics with yoga since the 1990's. It's an honor to pass on his work and I think it part of synchronicity that you would find me as part of your path. One of my tag lines is "Awaken the Possible!". Let's keep in touch and reach out anytime to the email above. :) James
@@gentlesomaticyoga I love that tag line. This is a big step for me and it felt nice to get your reply. Also, I had some issues with making payment, but it's fine now so ignore the email I sent about being on the struggle bus with the payment, haha
I’m so excited about this! Thank you. I’m wondering: Would you say this would be better to do first thing in the morning? Or before bed at night. Those are the only two times of day I’m able to fit something like this in, and I’m wondering if it would keep me awake at night
Hi. First, I'm so happy to hear you found such great results. You ask a good question... You might explore trying this day and/or night. The benefit in the morning is that the Somatic Movement Flows can help prepare your muscles to move for the day... to give you more ease with movement. At night, this Gentle Somatic Yoga practice can help you release any tension you stored in your tissues during the day, and thus help you get a better night's sleep. :) Let me know how it goes. The benefits are cummulative and only practicing a few times a week is fine. 💚 James