-Somatic Therapy and Coaching -

Awareness Through Movement and Functional Integration

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is Somatic Education

    Somatic education for children and adults is designed to complement and support our overall education with an embodied approach.

    In exploring movement as a language, we revisit, organize, and improve our overall existence and habitual patterns, this process aims at addressing developmental delays, physical pain, and traumatic incidents as well as developing resilience, choice, creativity, and play.

    Guided exercises involve a deep exploration and cultivation of the mind-body connection, improving body awareness, and relationship to self, the environment, and others.

    By understanding how movement shapes evolution, human development, and consciousness, we develop an ability to familiarize ourselves with our emotional life and states of being such as survival, arousal, play, creativity, and contemplation. We develop learning strategies for managing our emotional lives, acquiring skills such as survival strategies, language acquisition, and embodied communication both violent and nonviolent, that is, how our behavior influences and participates in shaping group intelligence, dynamics, and behaviors.

    Through experiential practice, this ongoing education deepens how movement as a language is the great connector between all experiences, it shapes our understanding of self, identity, culture, and our understanding of the world. Over time, we develop an appreciation of how our nervous system processes and prioritizes sensory information and how physical contact received by the body, given and observed has shaped our emotional wellness, our ability to self-care, and our appreciation of society including gender, environmental perspectives, economics, politics, and religion. Classes are given in person or as part of a group, online or in person.

  • Somatic Coaching

    Provides a unique perspective on self-awareness and emotional regulation, empowering you to break through mental barriers and enhance your quality of life.

    This approach and practice emphasizes the mind-body connection: helping you understand the intricate connection between thoughts, emotions, and physical well-being thereby leading to profound personal and community growth.

    Learn to integrate and adapt to your needs and practical approaches for learning to connect with your body, and intuition. Discover how to express yourself and tap into embodied cognition and inner wisdom in new and exciting ways.

    Learn to shape your goals, and develop and express strategies to fulfill your life needs.

  • Enhanced Creativity

    Somatic coaching, with its focus on the mind-body connection, uses movement as a tool to enhance self-awareness, emotional release, and creative expression. Integrating creativity into your movement practice to explore your artistry inner self and express yourself beyond conventional methods. As a choreographer, I understand the transformative power of movement and creativity and as an actor, I know how crucial body awareness, presence, and mindfulness are in performance. My program can help you enhance your stage presence and fully embody your artistry. Providing a supportive and empowering community where you can explore and discover the full potential of your body and mind. Whether you are an experienced physical artist or a beginner, this program offers something for everyone.

    Cultivate self-expression fostering a deeper connection between body and emotions. This expressive nature of movement enhances the overall experience, making somatic coaching and movement arts uniquely personalized and fulfilling for individuals and groups seeking creative discovery and personal growth.

  • Enhanced health and well being

    Discover how intentional practice can help you energize the body as well as tools to integrate your practice into day-to-day life.

    Gain greater self-confidence and awareness, learning to use your body as an instrument of self-expression.

  • Science-Backed Training

    Drawing upon the latest scientific research to help you develop a deeper understanding of your body and its relationship to movement. Along with our supportive and empowering community, you'll be able to explore and discover your full potential, no matter your experience level.

  • Results and Accountability

    Data-Driven Progress Tracking: Using data and metrics to track and measure clients' progress, allowing for the adaptation of training and coaching programs to ensure results.

    Ongoing Support: Continuous support and motivation throughout the journey!

What People Are Saying

“Ben is a gifted healer. I had only time for two sessions with him. My left knee had been bothering me. Ben was able to give me significant relief by working on my entire physical structure rather than just the knee. I highly recommend him. You would be hard pressed to find a more knowledgeable and kind miracle worker. He will also set you up with a set of exercises address your specific needs.”

— Dieter Gloeckler

“My first session was a revelation.  I can only describe it as a combination of being taught how to adjust my spine, how to move my body to correct bad habits, and how to stretch more deeply than any yoga class.  To my surprise, I was tearful at the end of the session, partly due to the deep release and partly because for the first time I could see that there was light at the end of the pain tunnel. Ben’s gifted and intuitive teaching reminds me of seeing a master in that he can sense the issue before I try and explain it in words.  It is quite remarkable. “

-Natalie Clark

“If you want to be in truthful dialogue with your body, to reconnect with its natural intelligence, and to work with someone who will gently but masterfully guide you to towards that, then work with Ben! I completely trust his knowledge of how the body works, and his holistic, connected approach. ”

— Sabrina Hayeem-Ladani

“Benjamin taught me a lot. I first found him in order to heal or at least work on my scoliosis. The body exercises given are empowering…It’s shocking how awake and aware I now feel with his training.
Life changing experience. I feel blessed and
so thankful!”

— Morgan Swierk

Earth: The Meditative Body

“And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair”

― Khalil Gibran

“To forget how to dig the earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves.”

— Mahatma Gandhi

We can survive without religion and meditation but we cannot survive without human affection

—Dalai Lama


🌿 Embrace Rooted Embodiment: The Earth Element in Somatic Care and Mindfulness

In my program, we delve into somatic education, merging psychology and somatics to nurture grounded wisdom and mindful presence.

At the heart of our exploration lies the Feldenkrais Method, renowned for its ability to educate the nervous system and bring harmony to the body's organization. Through gentle movement practices and embodied awareness techniques, we reconnect with the earth and delve into the depths of our psyche, fostering resilience and inner harmony.

By seamlessly integrating somatic care with mindfulness practices such as meditation and Yoga, we align mind and body, unlocking innate knowledge and deepening self-understanding.

Together, let's expand our consciousness and embark on a transformative journey toward embodied wisdom through the Earth Element.

My Services

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Functional Integration Session

About Me:

My journey into somatic education was born out of personal health and emotional challenges that I encountered along the way. Despite my fascination with movement arts and physical expression, I faced my own battles with physical ailments and emotional turmoil. These challenges propelled me to explore holistic approaches to healing and self-discovery. My ability to aid others in injury recovery and to improve functional movement is rooted in my training as a Feldenkrais practitioner. Feldenkrais (see New York Times article) is a method of somatic education using gentle movement awareness as a therapeutic and coaching modality that works with the nervous system’s natural intelligence to find easy and efficient movement identify resistance and clarify mind-body integration and emotional wellness. My study of neuroscience, embodied cognition, and other somatic methodologies as well as my background in martial arts and movement arts informs my approach. I have worked to help clients with severe disability gain new functions; those recovering from accidents or with chronic discomfort; and with top athletes and performers looking to refine their use of self.  I became a certified Feldenkrais practitioner in 2016 through the New York Feldenkrais Institute and derive deep satisfaction in increasing the comfort, well-being, and self-efficacy of my clients to discover themselves. 

“Everything moves in the universe; this great force permeating everything has been the center focus of my inquiry and life practice as a teacher and artist. It largely remains mysterious and elusive but as science and my practice progress, I have discovered in movement a profound language that is at the root of all human culture.

If there is but one expression of the divine it would be movement itself as it is the great unifier that permeates everything. Humans have an incredible gift that is to inquire, explore, measure, and learn new patterns of movement so we may develop, integrate, and apply this complex language to every part of our lives throughout a lifetime.

This lifelong arc of development through movement is what is now understood as neuroplasticity, which is the plasticity of our brain and body. Quite simply the ability to differentiate and integrate new knowledge and skill into our day-to-day lives. Education and creativity are reclaimed as an empowering and joy-providing lifelong endeavor.

I have spent my life developing a framework that explores, unpacks, and draws connections between various disciplines to understand and encompass the truth of human movement, I have concluded that movement is a language of interaction with our self, our community, and beyond with the animal & plant kingdoms, the universe at large.”

- Ben Hemmer Liu

"Make the impossible possible, the possible easy, the easy elegant. Nothing is permanent about our behavior patterns except our belief that they are so. Life is a process of time, and time cannot be fixed. Without learning to know ourselves as intimately as we possibly can, we limit our choice. Life is not very sweet without freedom of choice. Change is very difficult with no alternatives in sight; we then resign ourselves to not dealing with our difficulties as if they were prescribed by heaven. In order to change our mode of action, we must change the image of ourselves that we carry within us."

~ Moshe Feldenkrais

3 Easy steps:

  1. Tell me about yourself: Reach out and book a 15-minute free consultation!

  2. Explore the services offered and choose from individual sessions or packages below.

  3. During our consultation, we'll establish your goals and customize a coaching and training program using my approach. If it's a good fit, we'll set up a schedule for online and/or in-person lessons.

    Enjoy the journey, provide feedback, and stay in touch! Referrals are always appreciated!

"Optimize Your Journey:

Discover My Pricing Options Below!

One-on-One Sessions:

Online or In Person at the Studio

Hybrid Option: Combining in-person and online sessions

  • Introductory Session:

    Begin with a 60-minute introductory session priced at $50 for new clients.

  • Standard Price:

    $80/hr for subsequent sessions.

Group Classes:

Drop-in Rate: $15 per class

Class Bundles:

  • 5-class bundle: $60 ($12 per class)

  • 10-class bundle: $100 ($10 per class)

Popular

One-on One Package Deals:

  • Starter Package:

    Dive in with 10 sessions for $700 ($70 per session)

  • Transformation Package:

    Commit to transformation with 20 sessions for $1,200 ($60 per session)

  • Ultimate Package:

    Achieve your goals with 30 sessions for $1,500 ($50 per session)

Personalized sessions are scheduled weekly, bi-weekly, or tri-weekly, based on your preference and availability.

Enhanced Wellness Package:

Elevate your wellness journey with my exclusive Additional Services package, designed to provide comprehensive support and guidance for optimal results. Tailored to meet your individual needs, this package offers a range of specialized sessions and resources to enhance your overall well-being.

Price: $200 per client per month

Features:

  • With the enhanced wellness package you have access to all regular on-going classes

  • Personalized fitness training sessions

    Personalized somatic coaching sessions

    Specialized actor training session

    Language acquisition and communication session

  • Access to your coach for ongoing support

    Holistic approach addressing physical, emotional, and cognitive aspects of well-being.

    Professional guidance from a certified practitioner committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Exclusive Workshops:

Join our exclusive workshops to deepen your practice and explore specialized topics with expert instructors. These workshops offer a unique opportunity to delve into specific areas of wellness and personal growth in a supportive environment.

View Upcoming Events:

[Click here to view our upcoming workshops and reserve your spot!]

Exclusive/Luxury Travel-to-Your-Home/Gym/Yacht Option:

  • Single Session: $150

  • Package of 5 Sessions: $700 ($140 per session)

  • Package of 10 Sessions: $1,300 ($130 per session)

Join today and experience the flexibility and convenience of achieving your wellness goals, on your terms.

Training Studio Location

 

97 Rua Do Conde De Redondo, 1150-103 Lisbon

Phone
(724) 901 - 1217

Earth & The Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Education: Nurturing Psychological Wellness and Emotional Identification

Welcome to the transformative world of the Feldenkrais Method and Somatic Education, where neuroscience meets body awareness, human development, and embodied education to revolutionize the way we learn, grow, and heal.

Discover Your Potential:

Discover the therapeutic power of the Feldenkrais Method, a cornerstone of somatic education, to elevate your overall quality of life. Grounded in the foundational principles of movement and posture, this method provides a pathway to rediscover your innate patterns and enhance your well-being.

Embrace Holistic Healing:

Delve beyond mere physical movement and posture; the Feldenkrais Method offers a holistic approach to somatic education. It delves into the intricate connections between brain and body organization, movement quality, posture, and emotional well-being, fostering a deeper understanding of our inner selves.

Nurture Emotional Wellness:

Journey towards emotional healing through gentle movements and guided awareness. The Feldenkrais Method creates a nurturing space for exploration, enabling the release of tension and the unraveling of deeply held patterns. By cultivating presence and resilience, we empower ourselves to navigate life's challenges with grace and authenticity.

Unlock Your Brain's Potential:

Dive into the fascinating realm of neuroscience and discover how the Feldenkrais Method taps into the brain's innate ability to learn and adapt. Through gentle movements and mindful awareness, we stimulate neuroplasticity - the brain's remarkable capacity to reorganize itself and form new neural connections. This dynamic process enhances our learning capabilities, allowing us to acquire new skills and habits with greater ease and efficiency.

Embrace Emotional Intelligence:

Explore a deeper understanding of emotions and their intricate connection to physical sensations and movements. The Feldenkrais Method offers a unique lens through which to identify and process emotions, fostering greater self-awareness and emotional resilience. By integrating neuroscience principles with somatic education, we empower ourselves to navigate life's challenges with clarity, compassion, and authenticity.

Transformative Learning Experience:

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, where every movement becomes an opportunity for transformation. By honing our ability to listen to the wisdom of our bodies and minds, we cultivate a profound sense of presence and acceptance. Through this holistic approach to learning and emotional processing, we unlock our true potential and awaken to the beauty of our human experience.

For Every Body and Mind:

This program is designed for individuals of all ages and backgrounds, from athletes seeking peak performance to individuals on a journey of healing and self-discovery. Whether you're recovering from injuries, managing stress, or simply looking to enhance your overall well-being, the Feldenkrais Method and Somatic Education offer a pathway to holistic transformation.

Start Your Journey:

Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, learning, and emotional empowerment? Join me in the transformative potential of the Feldenkrais Method and Somatic Education. Together, we'll tap into the rich wisdom that inhabits your body and create a life filled with vitality, resilience, and joy.

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