Podcast: Sabin solo - Somatics 2/2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHnMq4G2Z2c&list=WL&index=3

What does it truly mean to expand our somatic awareness and integrate the depth of the body into our modern world? In this second solo episode of Good Choices, Sabine Parzer continues her deep dive into Somatics and Applied Anatomy. Moving from the foundational concepts of the living soma, Sabine shares a rich historical roadmap and outlines practical ways to bridge the gap between deep inner inquiry and active external expression.

Sabine maps out the historical timeline where martial arts, Eastern traditions, and pioneering dance philosophies bubbled up together to revolutionize how we move. She also unpacks her distinct methodology, sharing her "entry in" and "exit out" approaches, and clarifies the vital differences between somatic movement education and modern trauma-focused frameworks.

Whether you are a seasoned mover curious about the lineage of your practice, or looking for practical ways to navigate intense emotions and connect with a larger ecological system, this episode offers a grounded yet expansive perspective on the endless depth of the human body.

Key Topics Covered in This Episode:

• The Historical Timeline: Discovering the parallel rise of somatic pioneers and dance visionaries from the late 1800s through the 1960s boom of Eastern contemplative traditions.

• Mary Wigman & The Archetypes: How the "great-grandmother" of Authentic Movement used barefoot expression and masks to access the shadow and the collective unconscious.

• The Somatic Entry Point: Why starting a session lying on the floor, focusing on breath, and yielding into the earth builds a secure base before orienting outwardly.

• Integrative Contact Improvisation: Using somatic attunement to listen to another person with the exact same level of care and presence we give ourselves.

• Authentic Movement Plus: Why blending structured movement vocabulary, Feldenkrais exercises, and breathwork helps carry movers safely through intense unconscious material.

• The Receptive Layer of Rest: The crucial role of deep rest, bodywork sequences, and nourishing, listening touch in integrating long active dance practices.

• Somatic Movement vs. Somatic Experiencing: Clarifying the distinct differences between Peter Levine’s trauma-focused method and ISMETA’s holistic movement education.

• Inner & Outer Ecology: How deep biological and physiological self-awareness naturally connects us to a larger ecosystem, nature, and the planet.

Tune in to discover how moving from the depth of your body first can completely transform your art, your relationships, and your connection to the world around you.

This is Part 2 of a multi-part series on Somatics. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes where Sabine will continue to explore the intersections of dance, art, and life.

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"Good Choices - A holistic conversation about dance, art & life with Sabine Parzer" explores how personal, artistic, and ecological choices shape our lives and well-being. Sabine Parzer, founder of the Holistic Dance Institute, brings over 30 years of experience as a dancer, teacher, and therapist to discuss integrating art and life.

Sabine Parzer

Holistic Dance Institute

www.holistic-dance.at 

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Video Editing: Małgorzata Goździk

Grafik: Irmgard Stelzer