Experience FOUR 50-minute Rosen method bodywork sessions courtesy of Anke Bucher in Sausolito, CA.

Why Rosen Method Bodywork?

Because it is a way or working with the mind in body, and body as mind, developed by Marion Rosen, who is internationally recognised as a pioneer in the somatic field. Rosen Method seeks to liberate our capacity to experience more of ourselves - to move more easily, to breathe more easily - to express our creativity, pain, joy and love more openly. Essentially - to be more fully alive.

What is Rosen method bodywork?

It is a way of using touch and heart-felt connection for health, well being, self knowledge, personal creativity, clarity and peace.

Tension masks the truth of who we are - even from ourselves. It builds up over time in response to stress and difficult situations. Although tension can be useful in that it enables us to survive crises, and literally hold ourselves together, it can become habitual and self-defeating. Unexplained aches, pains and tiredness can be the body's attempt to manage underlying emotional dilemmas.

Rosen Method is for when we are at a place in our lives when it is safe to feel all of our feelings, held back, in or down, by muscle tension. Through gentle touch and connection, we can soften and open to our inner potential. When a person feels safe, accepted and welcome, a letting go can happen - and then a letting in. Letting go of what we don't need anymore, and then letting in what we do.

When we are fully relaxed, there is evidence to show that our natural self "healing" mechanisms, operate on many more levels. The immune system is strengthened and our breathing patterns operate more efficiently - this affects our blood flow, the healthy functioning of our organs, our posture and how we hold ourselves physically. We have more energy rather than less, greater mobility and less unexplained aches and pains.

From this place of trust, it is possible to experience where mind, body and spirit meet.