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Yoga Therapy

The Best Somatic Breathing Exercise

January 1, 2026 by Donna Brooks
The Best Somatic Breathing Exercise

This is the best Somatic Breathing Exercise I know. It is simple, and yet it may challenge your ability to prioritize feeling and sensing over doing. To feel and sense means we are open to our experience instead of trying …

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Categories Blog, Embodiment, Pain Relief, Somatic Breathing, Yoga Therapy

A Better Way to Practice Yoga in an Aging Body

February 28, 2026November 10, 2025 by Donna Brooks
A Better Way to Practice Yoga in an Aging Body

As we age, we generally have more body aches and pains. We injure ourselves more easily. Most of us accept this as the inevitable process of growing older. But what if we could continue to have ease and integrity in …

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Categories Blog, Embodiment, Grief and Loss, Somatic Movement, Yoga and walking, Yoga Therapy

Stop Walking Duck Footed.

August 20, 2025August 17, 2025 by Donna Brooks

Did you know that walking with duck feet is often at the root of hip, knee, foot, and lower back pain? When your toes point out, it alters your body mechanics. Being duck-footed creates problems. And, it’s to your benefit …

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Categories Blog, Embodiment, Pain Relief, Somatic Movement, Walking Course, Yoga and walking, Yoga Therapy

How Stress Makes Pelvic Floor Problems Worse!

June 24, 2025June 23, 2025 by Donna Brooks

And, 2 things you can do about it today. Often, we experience the kind of stress that tightens our jaw and our shoulders. But, did you know this very same stress can put too much pressure and or tightness into …

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Categories Blog, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Somatic Movement, Yoga Therapy

What to Do When Lose Your Balance.

February 23, 2025February 23, 2025 by Donna Brooks

Losing Balance is an interesting phrase. We can lose balance physically. Often, this happens accidentally or is part of aging, muscle atrophy, or illness. We can lose our balance emotionally. Watching, reading, or listening to news reports can trigger horror, …

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Categories Blog, Embodiment, embodiment for help with loss, Grief and Loss, Pain Relief, Somatic Movement, Yoga Therapy

Calm your nervous system with somatics

March 14, 2023March 14, 2023 by Donna Brooks

Try and calm your nervous system with somatics. It’s quite effective. Somatics is calming and centering for your nervous system because it lets your body lead you into ease and recovery from the inside out. Many of us do good …

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Categories Blog, Embodiment, Pain Relief, Somatic Movement, Yoga Therapy

Stop Stomping As You Walk

August 18, 2025December 16, 2022 by Donna Brooks

You can stop stomping as you walk. And, the good news with that as your feet, ankles, knees and back will gain in strength, flexibility and pain relief. You will also walk quietly, delighting family and neighbors, Stomping as you …

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Categories Pain Relief, Parkinson's disease, Somatic Movement, Walking Course, Yoga and walking, Yoga Therapy

Pelvic Floor Exercise

February 9, 2023December 13, 2022 by Donna Brooks

Believe it or not, pelvic floor exercise isn’t just for women who have pelvic floor dysfunction! The correct movement and function of our pelvic floors make life enjoyable. Your pelvic floor movements should coordinate with your hips and knees for …

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Categories Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Somatic Movement, Yoga Therapy

Help For Muscle Tension and Anxiety.

January 24, 2023November 29, 2022 by Donna Brooks

Most people who find their way to my practice find the twin devils of muscle tension and anxiety plague their lives. In this blog post I hope to explain why these “devils” often come together, and offer you help for …

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Categories Somatic Movement, Yoga Therapy

Why Would You Need a Walking Course?

January 24, 2023April 10, 2022 by Donna Brooks

Walking is the best exercise you can do and a walking course will help you do it!. Walking increases cardiovascular fitness, reduces the risk of heart disease and strokes, helps you lose weight. It improves conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol …

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Categories Yoga and walking, Yoga Therapy
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413-230-1260

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186 Northampton St
STE D. Easthampton
MA 01027

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Somatic Movement Classes & Workshops

Discover the power of somatic movement with live workshops in-person and online.

Explore guided techniques to restore natural, effortless breathing for daily calm, energy, and lasting balance.

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Discover "proper" breathing techniques, boost your physical and emotional wellbeing.

NEW! Breathwork Course
Reclaim Your Health.

Somatic Movement for Pelvic Floor

>  Holistic pelvic floor therapy with Donna
>  Pelvic floor live workshops
>  Regain your pelvic floor: eBook out now!
>  Pelvic floor free course

Embodiment for Grief, Trauma & Loss

>  Movement therapy for trauma and grief
>  Online grief group program (live)
>  Free somatic course for grief and trauma

Breathe Your Way to Better Health!

>  Breathing coach online & in-person
>  Online breathwork classes
>  Somatic breathing exercises

Embodiment Therapy & Resources

>  Conscious embodiment therapy
>  Somatic movement classes
>  Embodiment videos

Holistic Pain Management

>  Holistic pain management therapy
>  Free, natural pain relief videos

And More!

>  Walking workshops. Walk without pain.
>  Contact Donna Brooks

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