Because this is a way or working with the mind in body, and body as mind, developed by Marion Rosen, who is internationally recognised as a pioneer in the somatic field. Rosen Method seeks to liberate our capacity to experience more of ourselves - to move more easily, to breathe more easily - to express our creativity, pain, joy and love more openly. Essentially - to be more fully alive.

Who is Rosen for?

This method is for people interested in experiencing more of who they are and who they can be.

Over time, in response to external pressures, we often make adjustments to "fit in", or to survive. We continually reshape and adapt ouselves around circumstances, situations, our environment - often layering over our "original" or "authentic" self in order to get by or withstand the pressures of everyday life. This serves us very well in many ways. We can cut off from painful or difficult feelings or memories as a way of coping. However, a side effect of this can be that we lose touch with the parts of ourselves that are most precious. We become estranged form ourselves.

Physical tension in the body, sometimes characterised as unexplained pain, can arise as a result of stress. In some ways, it can be said that it gives us a feeling of protection or or a way of unconsciously protecting ourselves from painful feelings or situations that seem overwhelming at the time. Rosen Method is for when we are at a point in our lives, when it is safe to let go of some of our unconscious physical tensions and constricting habits or patterns. Muscle tension also serves to contain our emotional life - holding in, holding down and holding back.

What is Rosen Method Bodywork?

It is a way of using touch and heart-felt connection for health, well being, self knowledge, personal creativity, clarity and peace.

Tension masks the truth of who we are - even from ourselves. It builds up over time in response to stress and difficult situations. Although tension can be useful in that it enables us to survive crises, and literally hold ourselves together, it can become habitual and self-defeating. Unexplained aches, pains and tiredness can be the body's attempt to manage underlying emotional dilemmas.

Rosen Method is for when we are at a place in our lives when it is safe to feel all of our feelings, held back, in or down, by muscle tension. Through gentle touch and connection, we can soften and open to our inner potential. When a person feels safe, accepted and welcome, a letting go can happen - and then a letting in. Letting go of what we don't need anymore, and then letting in what we do.

When we are fully relaxed, there is evidence to show that our natural self "healing" mechanisms, operate on many more levels. The immune system is strengthened and our breathing patterns operate more efficiently - this affects our blood flow, the healthy functioning of our organs, our posture and how we hold ourselves physically. We have more energy rather than less, greater mobility and less unexplained aches and pains.

From this place of trust, it is possible to experience where mind, body and spirit meet.

To attend one of our workshops to introduce yourself to Rosen contact us via our contact form or call 0207 060 0683.