The word somatic comes from the Greek word soma, which means "the living body".
As tango dancers, we know that tango is like life. In tango, just like in life, it is important to have trust. To dare to go with our intentions. To be fully present knowing that in every step it can take a completely new direction. To listen to ourselves and each other, because you know: it takes two to tango.
When we live with tension and stress, it largely affects ourselves but also everyone we meet. My dream is to be able to meet on the tango floor - and in life - with our whole selves. To use the amount of tension that is needed on any given occasion, no more and no less.
Here I have collected the methods and approaches that have been the most effective in my own life and in my professional practice as a body therapist and as a dancer. I hope they will be helpful to you as well.
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I regularly hold events online and in Stockholm or together with fantastic collaboration partners. Next event: Sunday 8 December at 2-4pm. Hips do not lie: An in-depth workshop with Somatic Movement online on Zoom where we tackle muscle tension around our hips and legs.
Carefully guided, slow movements that aim to release unconscious muscle tension and movement patterns that do not benefit you. Somatic Movement is calming for the nervous system and can also be described as meditation in motion.
A tango that is sustainable and based on your body's individual anatomical conditions. We explore how to be relaxed in your own body and with the one you dance with and to easily recruit more muscle tension when you want to make more dynamic movements in your tango.
Annika has 20 years of experience in various body therapies. She is a physiotherapist, Yin and Restorative yoga teacher, certified in Somatic Movement and is a dedicated tango dancer and teacher with a special eye for anatomy.
"In everything I do, I have a pronounced focus on body awareness and physical, mental and emotional sustainability. I work closely with my clients to find solutions and I often combine tools from my different practices".
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