--- product_id: 644310156 title: "Somatic Movement: Restoring Functional, Pain-Free Movement And Moving Towards Connection And Wholeness" price: "$39.58" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/644310156-somatic-movement-restoring-functional-pain-free-movement-and-moving-towards store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Somatic Movement: Restoring Functional, Pain-Free Movement And Moving Towards Connection And Wholeness **Price:** $39.58 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Somatic Movement: Restoring Functional, Pain-Free Movement And Moving Towards Connection And Wholeness - **How much does it cost?** $39.58 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/644310156-somatic-movement-restoring-functional-pain-free-movement-and-moving-towards) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Somatic Movement: Restoring Functional, Pain-Free Movement And Moving Towards Connection And Wholeness [Statner, Karen] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Somatic Movement: Restoring Functional, Pain-Free Movement And Moving Towards Connection And Wholeness Review: Living life to the fullest as you age, less pain and greater mobility! - Our responses to physical and mental tensions build up in us over the course of our lives and lead to physical pain and lack of mobility. We believe that pain and lack of movement are inevitable with age. In this well-researched and written book, Karen Statner contends that we can reverse the tensions in our body and restore free and functional movement through Somatic Movement. Somatic Movement is an interesting concept for releasing chronic tension, reducing pain and providing for freedom of movement. It is a science-based practice that is somewhat contrary to what we generally think of in terms of preventing injuries and improving freedom of motion and flexibility. It is based on three ways our body physically responds to events, with an emphasis for improvement using the third response, pandiculation. We develop unconscious habits over time – contracting muscles and holding ourselves a certain way. These habitual responses can create physical (and mental) issues. Pandiculation, the contraction and lengthening of muscles, helps our bodies release muscle tension and override old habits by creating new habits. The author contends that exercises just to lengthen muscles don’t work, it is first necessary to contract muscles. Exercises that accomplish this goal are provided in the final chapters of the book. The approach to these is to emphasize kindness and compassion towards ourselves over pain for gain. How the exercises are completed is more important than how much you do. As a retiree that still enjoys long-distance running, line dancing, yoga, gardening and going to the gym, I am concerned about preventing injuries and improving my joint mobility and overall flexibility as I continue to age. A couple of the moves in the book I have used before or do in yoga class and I know that one in particular helps with my back pain issues. I frequently observe how much freer I move than many other people my age but I still have issues to work on and improve. I am looking forward to including more of these moves into a regular routine so that I can relieve muscle tension and continue to have freedom of movement and long-term comfort throughout my life. Review: I didn’t expect to enjoy it, but I’m glad I read it - Honestly, I didn’t think I’d be into this book at first, but it ended up being really interesting. The author talks a lot about how our bodies hold stress and tension in ways we don’t even notice, and how that affects the way we move or even feel every day. What really stood out to me was how she explained that pain isn’t just random, but it comes from habits we’ve built over time, even from stuff like sitting weird or going through hard experiences. She shares her own story about getting hurt and how she found this method called somatics, and that made it more relatable. It wasn’t just science stuff, even though there is some of that. But the way she explained everything actually made sense. I liked how she said we can train ourselves to move better and feel better without needing someone to fix us all the time. It’s kind of long and a bit repetitive in parts, but I think that’s just because she wants you to really get it. If you’ve ever had back pain or just felt off in your body for no reason, this book could help a lot. I didn’t expect to enjoy it, but I’m glad I read it. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0CZ92M585 | | Best Sellers Rank | #2,424,029 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,240 in Stretching Exercise & Fitness #2,110 in Exercise Injuries & Rehabilitation #3,653 in Popular Psychology Psychotherapy | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars (100) | | Dimensions | 6 x 0.35 x 9 inches | | ISBN-13 | 979-8891096783 | | Item Weight | 10.2 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 154 pages | | Publication date | March 27, 2024 | | Publisher | selfpublishing.com | ## Images ![Somatic Movement: Restoring Functional, Pain-Free Movement And Moving Towards Connection And Wholeness - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/613YE0z3lbL.jpg) ![Somatic Movement: Restoring Functional, Pain-Free Movement And Moving Towards Connection And Wholeness - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61RkhejIkLL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Living life to the fullest as you age, less pain and greater mobility! *by S***. on April 16, 2025* Our responses to physical and mental tensions build up in us over the course of our lives and lead to physical pain and lack of mobility. We believe that pain and lack of movement are inevitable with age. In this well-researched and written book, Karen Statner contends that we can reverse the tensions in our body and restore free and functional movement through Somatic Movement. Somatic Movement is an interesting concept for releasing chronic tension, reducing pain and providing for freedom of movement. It is a science-based practice that is somewhat contrary to what we generally think of in terms of preventing injuries and improving freedom of motion and flexibility. It is based on three ways our body physically responds to events, with an emphasis for improvement using the third response, pandiculation. We develop unconscious habits over time – contracting muscles and holding ourselves a certain way. These habitual responses can create physical (and mental) issues. Pandiculation, the contraction and lengthening of muscles, helps our bodies release muscle tension and override old habits by creating new habits. The author contends that exercises just to lengthen muscles don’t work, it is first necessary to contract muscles. Exercises that accomplish this goal are provided in the final chapters of the book. The approach to these is to emphasize kindness and compassion towards ourselves over pain for gain. How the exercises are completed is more important than how much you do. As a retiree that still enjoys long-distance running, line dancing, yoga, gardening and going to the gym, I am concerned about preventing injuries and improving my joint mobility and overall flexibility as I continue to age. A couple of the moves in the book I have used before or do in yoga class and I know that one in particular helps with my back pain issues. I frequently observe how much freer I move than many other people my age but I still have issues to work on and improve. I am looking forward to including more of these moves into a regular routine so that I can relieve muscle tension and continue to have freedom of movement and long-term comfort throughout my life. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I didn’t expect to enjoy it, but I’m glad I read it *by L***I on April 19, 2025* Honestly, I didn’t think I’d be into this book at first, but it ended up being really interesting. The author talks a lot about how our bodies hold stress and tension in ways we don’t even notice, and how that affects the way we move or even feel every day. What really stood out to me was how she explained that pain isn’t just random, but it comes from habits we’ve built over time, even from stuff like sitting weird or going through hard experiences. She shares her own story about getting hurt and how she found this method called somatics, and that made it more relatable. It wasn’t just science stuff, even though there is some of that. But the way she explained everything actually made sense. I liked how she said we can train ourselves to move better and feel better without needing someone to fix us all the time. It’s kind of long and a bit repetitive in parts, but I think that’s just because she wants you to really get it. If you’ve ever had back pain or just felt off in your body for no reason, this book could help a lot. I didn’t expect to enjoy it, but I’m glad I read it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Gentle Return to Wholeness Through Movement *by D***E on April 27, 2025* As an ecstatic dance teacher and avid dancer, I connected deeply with Somatic Movement. Reading it felt like being invited into a slower, more conscious conversation with my own body. I appreciate how the practices are offered with such care — simple, yet profound reminders of how much wisdom and healing live within natural movement. The approach felt spacious, allowing me to explore without judgment, and to rediscover a sense of ease and connection in my body. It brought me back to the heart of why I move in the first place — not to perform, but to listen, to feel, and to return to myself. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/644310156-somatic-movement-restoring-functional-pain-free-movement-and-moving-towards](https://www.desertcart.us/products/644310156-somatic-movement-restoring-functional-pain-free-movement-and-moving-towards) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*