The Non Linear Movement Method™
Online Mind-Body Connection Sessions For Releasing Tension, Restoring Energy and Making Aligned Decisions.
Do you find yourself:
- Feeling stressed and overwhelmed
- Stuck in analysis paralysis and overthinking
- Disconnected from life and work, feeling like you're going through the motions
- Holding on to grudges, resentments and ruminating on past events
- Unclear on who you are and what you want
- Desiring more energy and get-up-and-go vibes
- Wanting space and time to "be" without getting distracted by your phone or to-do list
- Craving to feel like "you" again
- Feeling stressed and overwhelmed
- Stuck in analysis paralysis and overthinking
- Disconnected from life and work, feeling like you're going through the motions
- Holding on to grudges, resentments and ruminating on past events
- Unclear on who you are and what you want
- Desiring more energy and get-up-and-go vibes
- Wanting space and time to "be" without getting distracted by your phone or to-do list
- Craving to feel like "you" again
If you answered, "yes", the Non Linear Movement Method class can support you.
What is the Non Linear Movement Method?
The Non-Linear Movement Method (NLMM) is a powerful somatic modality developed by Michaela Boehm over the past 2 decades of instruction and practice.
It is a practice that can support you to release tension, restore energy and come back to you so that you can make aligned decisions.
The method is rooted in Michaela's early somatic training and has been developed and refined within her extensive clinical experience, both while working within a demographic with severe trauma, addiction and personality disorders, as well as in her private counselling practice.
NLMM® was further refined and adapted for a broader use in her experiential workshops, as a means of connecting students with their inner landscape, exploring and releasing physical contractions, withholds and emotional closures. You can watch a video about the method below.
What to expect in a NLMM session?
The method is specifically designed as a "no force/no imposition" somatic modality which means that in the session you will receive prompts and suggestions for your own exploration through your movement, breath and sound.
But you won't be told to move your body in a specific way i.e. this is not a yoga class with set postures and asana's - in fact it's quite the opposite.
You can take the session in the comfort of your own home on a yoga mat or blanket, wearing any comfortable clothing of your choice that allows you to freely move as you wish.
NLMM can be practiced by anyone, regardless of physical health, ability, fitness level or age. The movements are designed to be self regulating and can be done in any position, including laying down.
How to prepare for a NLMM session
We use Zoom to connect for our online practice sessions. You will receive the link to the specific Zoom session you registered for via email after signing up.
Download or update Zoom prior to connecting for class, we recommend giving yourself at least 15 minutes to do this if you're doing it right before class, we don't want you to miss anything.
Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes early so we can start promptly and to account for any possible connection troubleshooting.
Make sure you have access to audio/sound
Participants have said that they had the best results by either connecting speakers to their computers or using wireless in-ear headphones.
Here's more about testing your audio on Zoom
Set up a quiet, private area for practice
Grab your yoga mat or something similar (a blanket will work)
Wear comfortable clothing that you can move in
Have a blanket ready for the integration period at the end of the class
What are the benefits of a NLMM Session?
Regulates the Nervous System
The demands of modern life create stress and tension in the body and an overactive mind. NLMM encourages the identifying and unwinding of patterns of contraction. Through gentle, non-force movements bodily tension and underlying mental loops are relieved. The result is a systematic, self-guided unburdening of the nervous system.
Processes and Identifies Emotions
As the body unwinds and the mind relaxes its pressured pace, the emotions associated with these contractive patterns become apparent and can be dissolved through the movement. You can note recurring emotional loops for further processing and at the same time allow emotions to simply arise and let go.
Creates High Bodily Responsiveness
NLMM educates the body how to release and process contractions, stress and emotional tension while at the same time sensitizing you to your internal landscape. This is called "Interoception", the ability to feel what is "inside". Via the body we become highly attuned to all sensations and can note, react or release fluidly and without having to attend to traumatic or suppressed backlog.
Unites Mind and Body in Intimacy with Physical Sensation
Through continued engagement with release of contraction and facilitation of emotional awareness, the ingrained patterns become both more apparent and less pronounced. Over time, physical sensation can be more fully engaged with, and the acceptance as well as tolerance of all sensation increases. Intimacy with whatever is present is possible. Body, Emotion and Mind can align to support an integrated approach to feeling and understanding existing behavioural patterning.
Releases Trauma Patterns into Flow
One of the common 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 of hold. NLMM facilitates a continued movement, which gently opens the freeze pattern and allows for recognition and release of the underlying bodily and emotional patterns.
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 our innate bodily wisdom can create the necessary actions and releases.
Awakens Vital 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.