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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

 

Feldenkrais Method

 

Sharon Salzberg

 

Strozzi Institute

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