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		Classes and Workshops Presenter Matthew van der Giessen has been an educator and practicing massage therapist for over 25 years. He has taught nationally, and has published numerous articles on massage therapy practice and education. He brings a strong belief in practical results to each of his classes, providing massage practitioners with solid tools for daily clinical practice. Matthew's classes draw upon his many years of experience as an educator. Each class has a clearly organized structure that will help you understand each concept, then integrate it through practical application. Ideas are presented sequentially, each providing a solid foundation to the development of your skills.
	About Classes and Workshops Somatics Institute's Somatic Patterning classes and workshops give you practical tools for your personal and clinical practice. Functional Anatomy courses open the world of soft tissue patterns. Matthew has explored the interconnected world of nerves, muscles, bone and connective tissue. Using both body and mind, Yoga instructors, movement therapists and hands-on practitoners have learned to deepen their understanding of the inner world of the body through movement, touch and building muscles in plasticene using the unique Maniken™ teaching tool. You can find out more about upcoming classes by looking at the schedule to the right, or by looking through the class descriptions listed, below.










Yearly anatomy courses are offered by the Yoga Association of Alberta as part of their teacher training program. The classes are open to all members of the YAA. For more information check the calendar on this page or contact the YAA .



Yoga Anatomy is available through the Yoga Loft's Sattva School of Yoga in Edmonton and Calgary. You can find out more about dates in the calendar on this page or by contacting the Yoga Loft.

Read my SomaLab blog at: somalab.blogspot.com/ For more information on classes email or call (780) 438-3757