Somatic Workouts With Bodyweight

Build a strong body the somatic way!

 

 

 

Somatic
Workouts With Bodyweight

 

 

 

What makes this course unique?

Movingness Somatic Workouts helps you reverse age-related muscle loss and build strength the somatic way. Every workout starts with a long warmup that prepares the body for movement. This is followed by new movement series that challenge and strengthen your body from the inside out. This is how it works!

Step 1: Mindfully release and engage your tissues before adding more challenges.
1. Warm up your body

Connect with the body. Activate your interoception, proprioception, fascia, and mobility.

Step 2: Build strength by working against resistance. Gradually increasing the load.
2. Work against resistance

Build strength by working against resistance. Gradually increase the load.

Step 3: Learn compound exercises that work with multiple muscle groups in the body.
3. Engage the whole body

Add compound movements to strengthen the primary muscle groups and myofascial lines.

Step 4: Stay centered and calm during the practice. Build a strong body AND a strong mind.
4. Work out and work in

Stay centered and calm during the practice. Build a strong body and a strong mind.

Sarcopenia is hidden in plain sight

Small changes can be devastating in the long run. One such thing is the gradual loss of muscle mass, also known as sarcopenia. It’s hardly noticeable in our 30s but over time, it has a huge impact. For women, the hormonal changes from menopause contribute to the decline. After 60, your body might already feel weak and powerless. That is – if you don’t do anything.

Peter Appel showing Running Tiger from Movingness Somatic Workouts.

Take back your body’s power!

Recent scientific studies show that a strong body is crucial for our health. Among other things, a weak body is prone to heart disease, osteoporosis, frail joints, and depression. Fortunately, it’s possible to reverse age-related muscle loss. With somatic workouts, you can gain even more! You can increase your strength, mobility, and elasticity while simultaneously improving your self-knowledge and body confidence. At your own pace, in your own peace.

What my students are saying

“My body is loving the relaxation between the different shapes and movements”, says Kathryn Varley, UK

“My body is loving the relaxation between the different shapes and movements. It says breathe, relax, feel, watch and allow. So delicious.”

Kathryn Varley, UK

“I have been loving your classes,” says Karyn Velleman, South Africa

“I have been loving your classes. I feel stronger and more stable with this kind of movement than I ever did through my years of endurance sports in my 20s and 30s.”

Karyn Velleman, South Africa

“I left feeling refreshed and energetic,” says Kent Bond, US

“What a delight to take class with you this morning. I left feeling refreshed and energetic.”

Kent Bond,
Willow Glen Yoga Online, US

“My body is thanking me for doing and being these aquatic movements,” KarinMai Arlund, Denmark

“My body is thanking me for doing and being these aquatic movements.”

KarinMai Arlund, Copenhagen, Denmark

What is a somatic workout?

Feeling the body and its sensations is key to somatics. A stressful life disconnects us from ourselves. When we’re under pressure, we often neglect the body or push and bend it to our will. In somatics, we chose another path. We slow down to feel the body. This makes it possible to work with the body, not against it. We can peacefully build strength. Strength training can even become pleasant. The pleasure is on your side!

Peter Appel showing Seagrass from Movingness Somatic Workouts.

Build functional strength

Real strength is more than strong muscles. It also includes mobility and fascial elasticity. With age, the body becomes drier and stiffer. Preparing the fascia for movement is crucial. Starting by hydrating and softening the fascia, it becomes elastic and pliable. This in turn increases the body’s mobility. Suddenly we can do things we thought were out of reach! During the workouts, we’ll gradually add more load until we tire. This sends an important message to the body: Please, build more strength!

Why choose me?

Hi, my name is Peter Appel. I’m an internationally acclaimed movement teacher and the founder of Movingness. I’ve practiced and taught yoga, movement, dance, and meditation for over 25 years. I’m also a writer and a mental trainer. I look forward to sharing Movingness Somatic Workouts with you!

Warmly welcome, Peter

Peter Appel, founder of Movingness

Love it. Learn it. And teach it!

Do you want to teach this wonderful approach to your students? In addition to the workouts, I’m now offering teacher training in Movingness Somatic Workouts! Below is a summary of the training. Feel free to send an email to [email protected] for more details!

It’s never too early – or too late!

The body is just wonderful! Recent studies have shown that it’s never too late to build strength. It’s never too early, either. You can build strength and improve your physical and mental health at any age. So why not start now?

Movingness Somatic Workouts, level 1

This is a beginner’s course where we gradually strengthen the core and the back and front sides of the body. A new 12–week training kicks off on January 13 and 15 2025 with two weekly live classes. Welcome to building outer and inner power together with a lovely community!

Movingness Somatic Workouts, level 1 + teacher training

Movingness Somatic Workouts, level 2

Movingness Somatic Workouts, level I

$120

12 workouts

  • Build strength, improve mobility, and increase elasticity – without stress!
  • 12 classes in Movingness Somatic Workouts
  • The classes are recorded – for you to keep! 
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Somatic Workouts, level I + teacher training

$340

$120 + $220 = $340

  • Movingness Somatic Workouts (12 classes)
  • Somatic workout teacher training (12 classes + videos and summaries)
  • The classes are recorded – for you to keep! 
Sign up now!

Movingness Somatic workouts, level II

$120

8 workouts

  • If you already have a relatively strong core, hips and shoulders, you can directly join level 2!
  • Movingness Somatic Workouts, level 2 (8 classes)
  • Pay for the training in four monthly installments. 
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