Our daily movements, combined with life stressors and injuries, can result in the involuntary holding of muscle reflex patterns. When working at a computer, or driving a car for long periods, we may unknowingly roll our shoulders forward. Over time this involuntary habit contributes to the development of tight muscles, body tension, pain, loss of flexibility and a stooped posture. Somatics gentle body movement classes are designed to bring awareness to all unconsciously contracted muscles and re-educate the brain to release tension resulting in reduced pain and a sense of ease and balance for the body.