Somatics with Martha — Gentle Body-Mind Connection Through Movement
About the CLass
Come and join Martha on Thursday mornings at the OHM yurt for this very gentle movement class based on the teachings of movement theorist Thomas Hanna.
Somatics focuses on reducing muscle tension, allowing the body to recalibrate in ways that allow for optimal range of movement, flexibility and strength.
This is a wonderful foundational system that is great for all bodies and levels of experience.
Dates:
12 Thursdays, 10:00am – 11:15am PT
- March 14
- March 21
- March 28
- April 4
- April 11
- April 18
- April 25
- May 2
- May 9
- May 16
- May 23
- May 30
Cost: $15.00 + GST
Attendance: In-person at The Yurt
ABOUT MARTHA
Martha is a therapeutic movement specialist for all bodies, including scoliosis and spinal fusions. She offers classes, workshops and retreats in Gentle Yoga, Yoga for Scoliosis, and Essential Somatics™. Synthesizing her knowledge as a dance artist with her love of therapeutic methods, she guides participants to discover increased strength, length, alignment and mindfulness in the whole soma—body, mind and soul. Her welcoming approach is accessible to all levels and abilities. Martha is a certified teacher of both Yoga for Scoliosis based on the teachings of Elise Browning Miller, and Essential Somatics™ based on the work of Thomas Hanna. She has also studied Energy Medicine and Trauma Release techniques, which she weaves into all her classes to help participants with pain relief while enhancing their movement potential. Martha is the founder and director of Twisted Outreach Project for Back Care and Scoliosis (TOPS), a Canadian-based non-profit that provides a range of holistic and creative approaches to working with back care and scoliosis.
TO REGISTER
See all available dates and sign up for as many classes as you’d like!
Gentle Sundays at the Yurt with Martha Carter
(Presented by TWiSTED Outreach Project)
ABOUT THE CLASS
Stay in your pyjamas! Bring your coffee! Do it with your family!
Come and join Martha, friends and family for a stimulating Sunday starter. All you need to do is either connect your computer to the internet and place it in front of a space where you can stretch out on a yoga mat or join Martha in-person at the OHM yurt studio.
From there, you can easily follow along as this class is gentle yet just the right amount of challenge for all levels and body types.
Each class starts sitting in a chair for some deep breathing and gentle stretching. This is followed by more dynamic movement which leads into restorative relaxation on the floor. From there, your Sunday has begun.
Martha loves teaching this weekly class to friends and family around the world. It’s not only a great way to start the day, but also a wonderful way to stay connected regularly while sharing a common quest for health and wellness and fun.
Dates:
9 Sundays. 10:00am – 11:00am PT
- March 31
- April 14
- April 21
- April 28
- May 12
- May 19
- May 26
- June 9
- June 16
Cost: Suggested class fee $10. Payment can be made here
Attendance: Online and In-person at The Yurt
ABOUT MARTHA
Martha is a therapeutic movement specialist for all bodies, including scoliosis and spinal fusions. She offers classes, workshops and retreats in Gentle Yoga, Yoga for Scoliosis, and Essential Somatics™. Synthesizing her knowledge as a dance artist with her love of therapeutic methods, she guides participants to discover increased strength, length, alignment and mindfulness in the whole soma—body, mind and soul. Her welcoming approach is accessible to all levels and abilities. Martha is a certified teacher of both Yoga for Scoliosis based on the teachings of Elise Browning Miller, and Essential Somatics™ based on the work of Thomas Hanna. She has also studied Energy Medicine and Trauma Release techniques, which she weaves into all her classes to help participants with pain relief while enhancing their movement potential. Martha is the founder and director of Twisted Outreach Project for Back Care and Scoliosis (TOPS), a Canadian-based non-profit that provides a range of holistic and creative approaches to working with back care and scoliosis.
TO REGISTER
This class is by donation which can be paid through the link below or in person. Pay for one or for the whole series!
Fees from this class help to fund TOPS, a Canadian non-profit that specializes in backcare and scoliosis.
They also support the Giving Back Kindness Foundation which provides educational scholarships, including for selected students of OHM back care retreats.
Thank you for your support of our projects.
See all available dates and sign up for as many classes as you’d like!
Spring Rejuvenation Retreat — Pink Moon Gathering
A day to nourish your body, mind, and soul!
with Namchi Bazar, Martha Carter | Saturday, April 20, 2024
About the one-day Retreat
Join us for this special one-day retreat to welcome April’s Pink Full Moon as it brings the energy of springtime, rebirth and release.
Lead by therapeutic movement experts Namchi Bazar and Martha Carter, both former dance artists, explore new ways of moving that can lead to less pain and more mobility. Let the power of the OHM forest and magnificent ocean view coax you into complete relaxation. Release the old and embrace the new. Nurture self-awareness, intuition and connection to support your health and well-being in every aspect of your life. Integrate self-care practices as personal rituals. Get the most out of this potent lunar energy and create balance in your nervous system and body.
As the flowers bloom, take time to explore new ways of expanding your own health and vitality; learn new tools to nourish your body, mind and soul; to experience your own ‘blooming’ potential!
Give yourself the gift of a full day of deep relaxation leading to vibrant rejuvenation!
What’s Included
- Good Morning gathering with delicious beverages and snacks
- Four deeply relaxing and rejuvenating movement sessions in a beautiful yurt (no experience required) including Somatics, Yamuna® Body Rolling, Gentle Yoga + Breathwork & Hypopressives®
- Delicious catered lunch served in guesthouse
- All-day tea bar and snacks
- Access to OHM property including use of ocean view hot tub, hammocks, and walking trails with forest meditation benches
About the Complementary Techniques
Somatics: A series of movements created to activate essential reflex responses in the entire soma leading to optimal mobility, ease and neuromuscular intelligence.
Gentle Yoga: A therapeutic approach inspired by a combination of Hatha, Iyengar and restorative yoga methods.
Yamuna® Body Rolling: Create space, balance and ease in your body. The ball applies gentle traction that frees connective tissue, re-educates muscles to fully release, and de-codes negative holding patterns.
Hypopressives®: A restoration and maintenance program with a full body approach to core and pelvic health.
Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 9:00am – 6:30pm
Cost: $225 per person. Register before April 1 and save $25 with coupon code PinkMoon2024. Sliding scale and work exchange scholarships available.
Schedule
| 9:00am – 10:00am | Good morning coffee-tea-elixirs and muffins |
| 10:00am – 11:15am | Somatics with Martha (stimulate the body-mind connection) |
| 11:30am – 12:45pm | Yamuna® Body Rolling with Namchi (release muscular tension & create space) |
| 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Catered lunch and break (time to rest, walk, or make your own pink-moon bracelet) |
| 3:00pm – 3:30pm | Breathing Circle, Gentle Yoga with Martha (calm your nervous system) |
| 3:30pm – 4:30pm | Introduction to Hypopressives® with Namchi (restore core & pelvic floor synergy) |
| 4:30pm – 5:30pm | Intention setting through freestyle movement and rooftop energetic release fire ceremony |
| 5:30pm – 6:30pm | Closing circle (moon muse) |
About Namchi
As a movement specialist with over 20 years as a professional dancer, Yamuna® Body Rolling Practitioner, Pilates Instructor, and Essential Somatics® Movement Educator, Namchi empowers people to self-heal. As a mother of three, she understands the need for effective self-care techniques that feel great, restore balance, and can be done in short amounts of time.
Website Namchi.com
Instagram: @namchibazar
About Martha
Martha is a therapeutic movement specialist for all bodies, including scoliosis and spinal fusions. She offers classes, workshops and retreats in Gentle Yoga, Yoga for Scoliosis, and Essential Somatics™. Synthesizing her knowledge as a dance artist with her love of therapeutic methods, she guides participants to discover increased strength, length, alignment and mindfulness in the whole soma—body, mind and soul. Her welcoming approach is accessible to all levels and abilities. Martha is a certified teacher of both Yoga for Scoliosis based on the teachings of Elise Browning Miller, and Essential Somatics™ based on the work of Thomas Hanna. She has also studied Energy Medicine and Trauma Release techniques, which she weaves into all her classes to help participants with pain relief while enhancing their movement potential. Martha is the founder and director of Twisted Outreach Project for Back Care and Scoliosis (TOPS), a Canadian-based non-profit that provides a range of holistic and creative approaches to working with back care and scoliosis.
