Somatics and Mindfulness
Disclaimer: My experiences and point of view inform the following compilation. I attempt to be holistic, but I will always have blind spots. As with all learning, take what you need, and leave what you don’t. Feel free to reach out with suggestions.
Books
365 Ways to Feel Better: Self-Care Ideas for Embodied Well-Being (2017) by Eve Menezes Cunningham
The Actor and the Alexander Technique Paperback (2002) by Kelly Mcevenue
Albinus on Anatomy: With 80 Original Albinus Plates (1989) by Robert Beverly Hale and Terence Coyle
The Alexander Technique: How to Use Your Body Without Stress (1991) by Wilfred Barlow
The Alexander Technique and the Art of Teaching Voice: Singing and Speaking with an Energetic, Free and Beautiful Voice (2009) by Maria Weiss
The Alexander Technique Workbook: The Complete Guide to Health, Poise, and Fitness (2023) by Richard Brennan
The Anatomy Coloring Book [4th Edition] (2013) by Wynn Kapit and Lawrence M. Elson
Anatomy of Breathing (2006) by Blandine Calais-Germain
Anatomy of Hatha Yoga: A Manual for Students, Teachers and Practitioners (2010) by H David Coulter
Anatomy of Movement: Exercises [3rd Edition] (2018) by Blandine Calais-Germain
Anatomy of the Moving Body: A Basic Course in Bones, Muscles, and Joints [2nd Edition] (2008) by Jr. Theodore Dimon
The Art of Breathing: Six Simple Lessons to Improve Performance, Health and Well-Being [4th Edition] (2000) by Nancy Zi
The Art of Somatic Coaching: Embodying Skillful Action, Wisdom, and Compassion (2014) by Richard Strozzi-Heckler
The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity (2016) by Julia Cameron
Awake Where You Are: The Art of Embodied Awareness (2021) by Martin Aylward
The Awakening Body: Somatic Meditation for Discovering Our Deepest Life (2016) by Reginald Ray
Awareness Through Movement: Easy-to-Do Health Exercises to Improve Your Posture, Vision, Imagination, and Personal Awareness (2009) by Moshe Feldenkrais
Be Here Now (1978) by Ram Dass
Becoming the Body: Embodiment Through Somatic Therapy: Exercises and Tools for Trauma, Stress, and Finding Mind-Body Connection (2023) by Ken Michaels
The Blooming of a Lotus: The Essential Guided Meditations for Mindfulness, Healing, and Transformation (2009) by Thich Nhat Hanh
Body and Mature Behavior: A Study of Anxiety, Sex, Gravitation, and Learning (2005) by Moshe Feldenkrais
Body Becoming: A Path to Our Liberation (2022) by Roberto Che Espinoza
Body, Breath and Being: A New Guide to the Alexander Technique [2nd Edition] (2014) by Carolyn Nicholls
The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love [2nd Edition] (2021) by Sonya Renee Taylor
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma (2015) by Bessel van der Kolk
Body Learning: An Introduction to the Alexander Technique [4th Edition] (2004) by Michael Gelb
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art (2020) by James Nestor
The Breathing Cure: Develop New Habits for a Healthier, Happier, and Longer Life (2021) by Patrick McKeown
Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom (2009) by Rick Hanson and Richard Mendius
Coaching with the Brain in Mind: Foundations for Practice (2009) by David Rock and Linda J. Page
Complete Reiki: The All-in-One Reiki Manual for Deep Healing and Spiritual Growth (2020) by Karen Frazier
Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery [3rd Edition] (2022) by Eric Franklin
The Elusive Obvious: The Convergence of Movement, Neuroplasticity, and Health (2019) by Moshe Feldenkrais
Embodying the Mystery: Somatic Wisdom for Emotional, Energetic, and Spiritual Awakening (2022) by Richard Strozzi-Heckler
The Feldenkrais Method: Learning Through Movement (2021) edited by Staffan Elgelid and Chrish Kresge
The Feldenkrais Method: Teaching by Handling (2003) by Yochanan Rywerant
F.M.: The Life Of Frederick Matthias Alexander (2004) by Michael Bloch
Heart Open, Body Awake: Four Steps to Embodied Spirituality (2021) by Susan Aposhyan
How to Learn the Alexander Technique: A Manual for Students [3rd Edition] (1995) by Barbara Conable
Journey of Awakening: A Meditator's Guidebook (1990) by Ram Dass
The Listening Path: The Creative Art of Attention (2021) by Julia Cameron
Man's Supreme Inheritance: Conscious Guidance and Control in Relation to Human Evolution in Civilization (2019) by F. M. Alexander
Meditations for Healing Trauma: Mindfulness Skills to Ease Post-Traumatic Stress (2017) by Louanne Davis
The Mindful Coach: Seven Roles for Facilitating Leader Development [2nd Edition] (2010) by Doug Silsbee
The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive (2018) by Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer
Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening (2016) by Joseph Goldstein
Mindfulness in Plain English (2011) by Bhante Henepola Gunaratana
Mindfulness Made Simple: An Introduction to Finding Calm Through Mindfulness & Meditation (2014) by Elisha Goldstein
The Muscle Book (2007) by Paul Blakey
My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies (2017) by Resmaa Menakem
Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20% of Teams and Individuals Achieve Their True Potential and How to Achieve Yours (2012) by Shirzad Chamine
The Power of Breath: The Art of Breathing Well for Harmony, Happiness and Health (2017) by Swami Saradananda
The Practice of Presence: Five Paths for Daily Life (2006) by Patty De Llosa
The Practice of Pure Awareness: Somatic Meditation for Awakening the Sacred (2018) by Reginald A. Ray
Presence-Based Coaching: Cultivating Self-Generative Leaders Through Mind, Body, and Heart (2008) by Doug Silsbee
Presence-Based Leadership: Complexity Practices for Clarity, Resilience, and Results That Matter (2018) by Doug Silsbee
Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha (2004) by Tara Brach
Real Change: Mindfulness to Heal Ourselves and the World (2021) by Sharon Salzberg
Real World Mindfulness for Beginners: Navigate Daily Life One Practice at a Time (2016) edited by Brenda Salgado
Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness (2020) by Rick Hanson and Forrest Hanson
Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication (2018) by Oren Jay Sofer
Science of Breath: A Practical Guide (2007) by Rama, Rudolph Ballentine, Alan Hymes
Somatic Art Therapy: Alleviating Pain and Trauma Through Art (2021) by Johanne Hamel
Somatic Internal Family Systems Therapy: Awareness, Breath, Resonance, Movement, and Touch in Practice (2020) by Susan McConnell
Somatics for Rope Bottoms: 12 Embodied Inquiries for Transforming Your Experience in Rope Bondage (2020) by Natasha NawaTaNeko
Somatics: Reawakening The Mind's Control Of Movement, Flexibility, And Health (2004) by Thomas Hanna
Start Here Now: An Open-Hearted Guide to the Path and Practice of Meditation (2015) by Susan Piver
Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals (2019) by Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff
Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day (2020) by Jay Shetty
The Use Of The Self (2019) by F.M. Alexander
The Vagus Nerve: Gut Brain Connection & Meditations to Soothe the Vagus Nerve (2023) by Wendy Hayden
The Wakeful Body: Somatic Mindfulness as a Path to Freedom (2021) by Willa Baker
Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma Paperback (1997) by Peter A. Levine with Ann Frederick
Ways to Better Breathing (1992) by Carola Speads
Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life (2005) by Jon Kabat-Zinn
The Yoga of Sound: Tapping the Hidden Power of Music and Chant (2006) by Russill Paul
Your Body is Your Brain: Leverage Your Somatic Intelligence to Find Purpose, Build Resilience, Deepen Relationships and Lead More Powerfully (2019) by Amanda Blake
Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice (2020) by Shunryu Suzuki
Other Resources and Guides
The Affiliated Societies of Teachers of the Alexander Technique
American Massage Therapy Association
American Society for the Alexander Technique
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals
The Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique
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