Brain Exercise

The practice of Somatics is essentially one of brain exercise and brain fitness.  Using the little known process of a pandiculation, your brain can reprogram how your muscles function and awaken your sense of control.

Often I call this un-exercise, as Somatics is the complete reverse of most exercise since your brain is used to facilitate movement by your intention to move.

Somatics is the other side of the coin when it comes to exercise. Instead of using brawn, Somatics harnesses your intelligence and the power of your brain by targeting the motor cortex rather than the cerebellum where most physical exercises focus upon.

Your brain thrives on novelty and Somatics Exercises achieves this by you using your intention to move in ways that are different. Differentiating your movement patterns allows the brain to regenerate itself and facilitates greater mobility and flexibility in your daily movement.

Signals of pain and pleasure can be generated from your brain. It is vital to continue to work with your brain/body to improve its function. Your brain/body needs to be exercised so it can continue to evolve for your well-being.

Brain power is now being harnessed in incredible and useful ways. Watch the video below.



Imagine if you had a systematized approach in which you could increase your movement potential as you age. That reality is here with Somatics.

Your brain is malleable and can change.  The idea of neurogenesis is now a fact, that is you can change your brain and thereby improve your well-being.  Somatics is a form of brain exercise which not only will provide your brain the much needed stimulus of novelty…

You’ll enhance and improve the signals you send to the muscles so you will end up moving better than you are right now.

Re-programming your brain/body is fundamental to moving and living well. Mel Siff, who wrote “Facts and Fallacies of Fitness” remarked, “programming your central nervous system is more important than aerobics and strength training… In fact, it must never be neglected”

You could find out for yourself how moving simply with your intention and in easy gentle ways will keep you agile, vital and in balance throughout your life.