A Philosophy of Somatics

A quote by Adrienne Maree Brown which outlines my philosophy as a practitioner:

Somatics is

A path, a methodology, a change theory, by which we can embody transformation, individually and collectively. Embodied transformation is foundational change that shows in our actions, ways of being, relating, and perceiving. It is transformation that sustains over time. Somatics pragmatically supports our values and actions becoming aligned. It helps us to develop depth and the capacity to feel ourselves, each other and life around us. Somatics builds in us the ability to act from strategy and empathy, and teaches us to be able to assess conditions and ‘what is’ clearly. Somatics is a practice-able theory of change that can move us toward individual, community and collective liberation. Somatics works through the body, engaging us in our thinking, emotions, commitments, vision and actions.

From: Pleasure Activism. The Politics of Feeling Good. Emergent Strategy Series No. 1. AK Press, 2019: Chicago, Edinburg.