Somatic Patterning Table of Contents

How to Use This Book

Preface

Introduction

PART 1: THEORY

Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Somatic Patterns and Movement

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Somatic Patterning Approaches and Pattern Recognition

Forces That Shape Movement

Integrated Movement and Posture

Chapter 2: Movement Problems, Holding Patterns, and Pain

Holding Patterns

Functional Anatomy

The Roots of Holding Patterns

Holding Patterns and Pain

Working with Patterns That Cause Pain

Chapter 3: Somatic Patterning Roots, Concepts, and Methods

Discovering Somatic Concepts and Methods

Six Basic Concepts and Methods

Chapter 4: Balancing Patterning Approaches

A Collection of Approaches

Psychosomatic Approaches

A Neurological Approach

Modulating Dualities

Inner and Outer Balance between ANS and SNS

Chapter 5: The Patterning Process

Types of Patterning Exercises

Starting the Patterning Process

Effort

Initiation and Sequencing

Breathing

Movement Initiated by Sense Organs

Integration and Application

PART 2: PRACTICE

Chapter 6: Organic and Fluid Movement

Motility of Organs and Fluids

The Organs

Fluid Systems

Responsiveness and Organic Movement

Chapter 7: Developmental Patterning

The Neurological Actions

Prevertebral Patterns

Vertebral Patterns

Developmental Patterning to Integrate Bodywork

Chapter 8: Neuromuscular Patterning

Taking a Cortical Approach

Bones

Muscles

Peripheral Nerves and Stretching

Chapter 9: Postural Stabilization

Patterning for Postural Stability

The Pelvis and Lumbar Stabilizers

Stabilizers of Scapula Neutral

Stabilizers of the Cervical Spine

The Co-Contraction of Stabilizers

Chapter 10: Fundamental Movement Patterns

Standard Terms to Describe Movement

The Spine

Comparing Upper and Lower Limb Movement

Weight Shifts and Locomotion

PART 3: HISTORY

Chapter 11: Integrative Movement Modalities

The Alexander Technique

Labanalysis

The Laban/Bartenieff Institute

Feldenkrais and Awareness Through Movement

Psychophysical Movement Education

Sensory Awareness

Body-Mind Centering

Continuum Movement

Pilates Method

Contact Improvisation

Chapter 12: Integrative Manual Therapies

Rolfing: Structural Integration

Aston Patterning

Cranialsacral (CS) Therapy

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)

Stability Rehabilitation

Chapter 13: Physiological Patterning

Stress

Biofeedback Therapy

How the Mind Lives in the Body

Chapter 14: Behavioral and Cognitive Patterning

Behaviorism and Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy

Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP)

Chapter 15: Body-Based Psychotherapy

Reichian Therapy

Bioenergetics

Dance Movement Therapy

Prenatal and Paranatal Psychology

Fritz Perls and Gestalt Therapy

Focusing

ENDMATTER

Endnotes

Glossary

Bibliography

Index

Patterning Exercise Appendix 412

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