How to Use This Book
Preface
Introduction

PART 1: THEORY

Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Somatic Patterns and Movement

Somatic Patterning
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

Endnotes
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
Patterning Exercise Appendix