The Non-Linear Movement Method® Practice Session

DATE AND TIME

November 20 | Los Angeles | 4:00PM-5:00PM
November 21 | Amsterdam | 1:00AM-2:00AM
November 21 | Melbourne | 11:00AM-12:00PM

To find the time in your area go here.

LOCATION

This is a live online video class – it will be hosted on Zoom.
*You will be sent the link to join via email after purchase.*

CURRENCY

Quantity

PRICE

£18.00

Join Michaela live on Zoom for a guided The Non-Linear Movement Method® session.

Find practical information for The Non-Linear Movement Method® online practice sessions here.

When you sign up, you’ll receive an email with the link to join the virtual class. You’ll need a private place to practice, access to audio (speakers, computer audio or headphones), and a yoga mat or something similar. We’ll see you in class!

DATE AND TIME

November 20 | Los Angeles | 4:00PM-5:00PM
November 21 | Amsterdam | 1:00AM-2:00AM
November 21 | Melbourne | 11:00AM-12:00PM

To find the time in your area go here.

LOCATION

This is a live online video class – it will be hosted on Zoom.
*You will be sent the link to join via email after purchase.*

MATERIALS NEEDED

Access to Zoom
Ability to hear audio
A quiet private area for practice
A yoga mat or something similar
Comfortable clothing that you can move in

The Non-Linear Movement Method® (NLMM) is a powerful somatic method developed by Michaela Boehm over the past 2 decades of instruction and practice.

The method is rooted in her early training in Kashmiri Shaivism and fused with her extensive expertise in working with trauma, emotional closures, and physical contractions in her clients and students; as well as in implementing this technique in her own practice.

In recent years Steve James refined and clarified the method, added original material, and contributed significantly to formatting it for educational delivery.

This method has many deep, powerful applications:

1. Smooths out the nervous system
The demands of modern life create stress and tension in the body and an overactive mind. The NLMM encourages an identifying and unwinding of the patterns of contraction and through gentle, non-force movements relieves the bodily tension and underlying mental loops. The result is a systematic, self-guided unburdening of the nervous system.

2. Processes and identifies emotions
As the body unwinds and the mind relaxes its pressured pace the emotions associated with these patterns become apparent and are being let go of. You can note recurring emotional loops for further processing  and at the same time allow emotions to simply rise and release.

3. Awakens erotic energy and sensual sensation
As tension, contraction and emotion are being released the body becomes sensitized and we are able to feel deeper. One of the marked results of this sensitization is an ability to feel increased pleasure and well being. Participants report an increased ability to connect through their body, both with themselves and others.

4. Releases trauma patterns into flow
One of the results of traumatic experience (fresh and old alike) is “freeze”, a state in which body, mind and emotions are stuck in a state of numbness. Often “freeze” is falsely perceived as a feeling of “calm/nothing”, which results in an inability to release the experience and ease the bodily patterns. The NLMM facilitates a continued movement, which gently opens the freeze pattern and allows for recognition and release of the underlying bodily and emotional patterns.

5. Unites mind and body in intimacy with physical sensation
Through continued engagement with the release of contraction and facilitation of emotional awareness the ingrained patterns become apparent and less pronounced. Over time physical sensation can be engaged with and the acceptance and tolerance of all sensation increases. Intimacy with whatever is present is possible.

6. Creates high bodily responsiveness
NLMM educates the body how to release and process contractions, stress and emotional tension.  The body becomes highly attuned to all sensations and can note, react or release fluidly and without having to attend to traumatic or suppressed backlog.

7. Opens access to bodily wisdom
By putting emphasis on movement and circumventing the analytical mind and loops of tense thinking the natural intelligence of our bodies is accessed. Through gentle guidance the mechanisms of “freeze” and refusal to feel are being loosened and bodily wisdom can create the necessary actions and releases.

NLMM is facilitated on a mat or blanket. Participants dress similar to a Yoga or Dance Class, in comfortable, non-restrictive clothing.

Non-Linear Movement Method™ classes can be taught freestanding (like a yoga class) or as an adjunct to another modality.

Click here for an in-depth introduction and FAQ videos.

*NLMM is not a substitute for therapy or medical treatment. If you have a history of trauma, mental health issues or medical conditions, please consult your physician or mental health care practitioner to determine if somatic movement modalities are appropriate for you.*

Testimonials

Michaela is a gifted teacher

Michaela is a gifted teacher who is able to create a time and space for real and safe exploration of aspects of myself I want to bring more fully into my life. I am deeply grateful for the impact she has and the gift she imparts through her courses.

Kim, California

Michaela has so much knowledge

Michaela has so much knowledge as well as clear strong boundaries, I felt in awe of her wisdom. She differently offers up a mirror for other women to dive into themselves and explore and reflect their own unique gifts to the world.

Julie, UK

Really deepened my understanding

Michaela’s workshop really deepened my understanding of my sexual self and I am aware how I can express this more. Funnily enough, I feel the need to now; a need that had been dormant for quite some time. Thank you Michaela.

Richard, Amsterdam

About Michaela

Michaela Boehm teaches and counsels internationally as an expert in intimacy and relationships. Born and raised in Austria, Michaela combines her training in psychology and extensive clinical counseling experience with her in-depth training in the yogic arts. A gifted speaker and counselor, her unique body of work centers on the intersection of intimacy and embodiment. Known for her work with high-performing individuals, her ongoing private clients include Oscar-winning actors, multiple Grammy-winning musicians, producers, and business pioneers. Michaela is the Author of “The Wild Woman’s Way” and the founder of The Non-Linear Movement Method®, a powerful somatic release modality. Her work has recently been featured in Gwyneth Paltrow’s Netflix Show “Sex, Love & goop” and Will Smith’s bestselling memoir ‘Will’. She lives on an organic farm in California where she rescues and rehabilitates animals.

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