Writing and the Body in Motion: Awakening Voice through Somatic Practice

by Cheryl Pallant

Based upon the author's lifetime practices as a dancer, writer, healer, meditator, and teacher, this innovative approach to developing body awareness focuses on achieving self-discovery and well-being through movement, mindfulness and writing. Written from an integral perspective of mind-body-spirit, discussion and exercises draw on dance, psychology, neuroscience and meditation to guide personal exploration and creative expression.

Genres: Writing

188 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 17, 2018

About the author

Cheryl Pallant is an award winning author, poet, Reiki and Healing Touch practitioner, somaticist, and dancer. Her newest book is Ecosomatics: Embodied Practices For a World in Search of Healing. She has published several poetry books, a memoir on living in South Korea, and nonfiction books on dance, writing, somatics, and consciousness. As a coach and workshop facilitator, she assists folks in increasing body awareness, healing, and inspiring creative expression. She offers her popular workshop, Writing From the Body.

Reviews

[Anne Kingston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating insight into the rich world of somatic awareness

What a delight of a book. Wealth of advice and practical instruction to enable fuller somatic explorations.written in an easy accessible style. Highly recommend this book. It has been a delight during my University study in Somatic Wellbeing.

[Hannah Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found the exercises to be helpful! I found it relatable although the book approaches itself as unique