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ORIGIN OF TERM


The term comes from the Greek word Σωματικóς (''Somatikòs''), meaning "of the body".
The term was popularized by the philosopher/Somatic Educator Thomas Hanna, Ph.D. in his book Bodies in Revolt: A Primer in Somatic Thinking (Freeperson Press 1970).


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Somatic Education enhances movement and sensation, improving function. Generally, it also implies a Philosophy of Mind and body unity, and some forms utilize a teacher-student rather than a client-practitioner relationship.



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