Somatic healing is based on the philosophy that trauma, emotional turmoil, and biochemical imbalances become trapped inside the body. Professionals treat these issues with such activities as group movement, expressive work, and social dynamics that promote emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual growth.
Green Space Studios will offer a 10-session Somatic Healing program from Feb. 25 to July 1.
The facilitator is Valerie Green, a Certified Practitioner in Core Energetics and Body/Mind Fitness. She creates environments where participants connect to each other, freely express their feelings, and take risks. Her body-and-spirit dialogues treat everything from Abuse to Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Body Image, Depression, Injury, Life Transitions, Personal Growth, PTSD, Relationships, Self Esteem, and Shame.
The fee is $425, but those who register before Jan. 31 pay only $400. The sessions run from 7 pm to 9 pm on the following Tuesdays: Feb. 25; March 11; March 25; April 8; April 22; May 6; May 20; June 3; June 17; and July 1.
Green has been a performer since her childhood. The Ohio native moved to New York City in 1995 and founded her own company, Dance Entropy, in 1998. She runs her programs at Green Space, while also renting the Long Island City venue to other artists.
While creating choreography, performing, and presenting, she also teaches via her Dance Your Frame process. She’s developed the Skimming the Surface and Movement Playground workshops as well as her Core Energetics/Somatic Healing program.
Green Space is in Ste. 211 at 37-24 24th St.
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