Somatics Classes and Workshops

Below are all the ways to learn in live classes and workshops I host in my Portland OR studio, online, and when traveling the world spreading the word about Somatics and healthy movement.

Group classes can be purchased one at a time, or buy a discounted punchcard. 
Punchcards apply to both Somatics classes and Take It Outside Fitness classes.
If you opt for a punchcard, purchase it first, then register for classes. 

Purchase a Class Punchcard

Drop in      |  $20
3 class punchcard   |  $55
6 class punchcard  |  $100
9 class punchcard  |  $140
12 class punchcard  |  $175
Punchcards are good for any of the Somatics and Take It Outside Fitness classes.
​Cards expire 3 months from date of purchase.

Special Series Classes

Hula Hoop Fitness with Take It Outside Fitness
Hula hooping is a great way to move your body in multiple planes, increasing mobility, agility and joy. Think you can't hoop? Think again! With adult size hoops, Kristin will teach you how to hoop, fun tricks to impress your friends, plus you'll get a full body workout. Grab your friends and join the fun!
This 4 Class Series meets Mondays September 23-October 14  • 8:30am-9:30am
Mt Tabor Park  |  $59  |  Enroll Today!

Somatics Classes

Enjoy Somatics classes in my Portland OR studio and/or online. Classes are done seated, standing or lying on the floor. The focus of classes vary from week to week. No matter what we do you'll reap wonderful, sensational awareness and relieve yourself of tension that does not serve you well. 
Studio class  |  Tuesdays  |   8:30-9:30am
Online class*  |  Wednesdays  |   1:00-2:00pm (pacific time)
Studio class  |  Fridays  |   8:30-9:30am

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​Take It Outside Fitness classes

Take It Outside Fitness classes take your somatic awareness "up into gravity" for real-life movement patterns to re-enforce what you gain in the somatics classes. Even if you opt for just the outdoor classes, you will benefit. These classes take the body into multiple planes of movement, unlike typical gym workouts, so you learn to move well so you can live well.
Outdoor class  |  Mondays  |   8:30-9:30am
Outdoor class  |  Wednesdays  |   8:30-9:30am

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Workshops

I teach workshops in Portland and around the world. I also invite Somatic Educators from around the world to share their expertise with you in Portland. 

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Let's co-host a Somatics Workshop

Don't have a Somatics Educator in your area? Contact me about you and I co-hosting a workshop in your town.

Contact Kristin about co-hosting a workshop

I've been doing the Somatics moves you taught me, and I do notice that my lower back pain is much better. ​I never did reschedule with that chiropractor since this works so well.
​This will save me so much time and money!  
~JR, 51, Portland, Oregon

Workshops

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 Introduction to Somatics with Think Somatics

Reclaim your Innate Healing Abilities with Somatics

Stress and pain go hand-in-hand, creating a cycle that seems hard to break. That’s because most methods address symptoms, not the cause. How we respond to stressors and pain —and everything else we do in our lives— is controlled by the brain.
 Repeated patterns —sitting a desk, athletic activities, compensation from injuries and accidents, hiking a baby on a hip over and over, to throwing a bag over a shoulder—result in tension patterns ingrained in our nervous systems, influencing how we sense and move ourselves.

If you want to learn how to release your tension patterns, go to the root of all patterns, the brain!

And since the brain is”plastic," means you can create positive changes at any age.

With Think Somatics you can reclaim your body and life.

​Join Kristin Jackson, CCSE, CPT, to Learn the Secrets of Somatics. In this introductory course you will learn

• how humans respond to pressures of life with full body contractions
• how loss awareness of how you use your body, and react to life’s events, can lead to sensory-motor amnesia (SMA)
• a routine of safe, simple movements to reverse your SMA and get rid of pain 
• reclaim your innate ability to self-sooth, self-regulate and heal
• how to develop and maintain your somatic awareness, the key to remaining free and autonomous, no matter what your age

With your enrollment you will receive additional learning materials to help you develop a personal Somatics practice you can incorporate at home, work and play.

INTRO TO THINK SOMATICS IN ASTORIA, OREGON
WHERE:   Astoria, Oregon  |   Yoga Gypsy Sally Studio, 399 31st St, Astoria, OR 97103  |  Map
WHEN:     Saturday September 28 2019  |   9:00am-5:00pm
FEE:     $149 early bird by 8/23  USE COUPON CODE EB-ASTORIA when registering  |  $179 after 8/23
SPECIAL FLASH SALE: Use coupon code: FALLFLASH and save $40 off the regular fee. This Flash Sale expires 8/31.

RESERVE YOUR PLACE FOR THE INTRO TO SOMATICS WORKSHOP IN ASTORIA

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CANCELLED -- INTRO TO THINK SOMATICS IN OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON  -- CANCELLED
WHERE:   Olympia, WA 
WHEN:     Saturday October 12 2019 
We're sorry if you heard about this workshop, but are not able to register now.
If you'd like to be in the loop for future workshops, please email us!

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Since I've started Somatics my body feels "looser" and more relaxed, especially when I'm moving. ... my aches and pains that I thought were  part of aging are gone. I'm much more aware of my alignment as I walk .... I feel way more in tune with my body.
I'm not a natural athlete and usually prefer to curl up with a book instead of moving around. Just knowing that something is good for me isn't enough to motivate me. But boy am I motivated by anything that makes me feel this good. And doing Somatics makes me feel so good it makes it easier to actually do the "exercises".
~Sheri, artist, 60, Seattle

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* ​How Online Classes work

 To "attend" online classes you will need
* a wifi connection
* a laptop computer, tablet, iPad, smart phone device (desktop computers don't work because they are on a desk and you are on the floor)
* open space to lie down on the floor (unless we are doing a seated/standing class)
* so I can see you better, a well lit area works best
* space to walk around a bit as well

​IMPORTANT!
​Once registered, you will receive emailed confirmation. The email will contain a link to the online "classroom". We use Zoom, which is like Skype, but better IMO.
Please get online prior to class and set up your space so you are visible to the camera of your device. If I can't see you, I can't help you with your practice as well. Below is an example of what I'm talking about.

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