Kristin McGee is a nationally recognized celebrity yoga and Pilates teacher. She has appeared on Live with Kelly and Ryan, Good Morning America, The Today Show and has been featured in Health, Shape, Vogue, and Women's Health. McGee helped launch the Peloton yoga, meditation, and Pilates program.

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Acquainted with Somatic Basics 5

Chapter 1: Somatic Movement in a Nutshell 7

Chapter 2: Appreciating the Benefits of Somatic Exercises 17

Chapter 3: Preparing for Your Somatic Journey 35

Part 2: Exploring Fundamental Somatic Practices 57

Chapter 4: Inhaling and Exhaling: Somatic Breathwork 59

Chapter 5: Step by Step: Somatic Movements 77

Chapter 6: Other Somatic Practices. 101

Part 3: Integrating Somatic Exercises Into Daily Life 123

Chapter 7: Using Somatic Solutions for Stress Relief 125

Chapter 8: Improving Your Posture and Flexibility with Somatic Exercises 147

Chapter 9: Enhancing Your Sleep with Somatic Techniques 165

Part 4: Taking Your Somatic Practice to the Next Level 189

Chapter 10: Incorporating Meditation 191

Chapter 11: Uncovering Advanced Techniques 217

Chapter 12: Creating Somatic Flow Sequences 239

Part 5: Living a Somatic Lifestyle 263

Chapter 13: Addressing Specific Needs with Somatic Exercises. 265

Chapter 14: Incorporating Somatic Exercises into Your Fitness Routine 297

Chapter 15: Maintaining a Lifelong Somatic Practice 317

Part 6: The Part of Tens 341

Chapter 16: Ten Common Misconceptions About Somatic Exercises 343

Chapter 17: Ten Tips for Enhancing Your Somatic Experience 351

Index 359