Students gain a felt-sense understanding of what well-organized movement feels like in the body (just as a child suddenly feels balance on a bicycle) and gain confidence while increasing physical competence.
Chaotic, disorganized movements (e.g., flailing arms) can be distressing and encourage disconnection from the body.
Passive postures of immobilization (e.g., body curled up) increase feelings of helplessness and defeat.
Instructors work with students to achieve strong, stable organized postures and movements that increase embodiment and efficacy.
Adapted from Rosenblum and Taska (2014)
Sex Positive Self Defense and Somatic Education 