Corporate Training in Hanna Somatics and the Feldenkrais Method for High-Tech Companies

Program Overview

In today’s fast-paced High-Tech environment, employees are often challenged by chronic stress, mental overload, and fatigue. This not only impacts their well-being but also affects productivity, creativity, and overall job satisfaction.

Our 4-hour in-person corporate training is designed to provide your team with practical, science-based tools to manage stress, improve focus, and enhance resilience through the integration of somatic education methods. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how the nervous system functions and how mindful movement, breathwork, and posture awareness can restore internal balance.

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Training Objectives

✔️ Develop awareness of nervous system signals and stress responses
✔️ Learn effective techniques to manage physical and emotional tension
✔️ Improve focus and cognitive clarity under high workloads
✔️ Provide employees with practical self-regulation tools for daily use

 

Program Details. Format & Logistics

Duration: 4 hours (including two coffee breaks)
Location:

• On-site at company premises

Equipment provided: Projector, mats for movement sessions, refreshments for breaks

 

Program Structure

1. Opening Lecture – Understanding the Nervous System (50 minutes)

   • Overview of the autonomic nervous system: Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic responses

   • How chronic stress impacts cognitive and physical performance

   • Introduction to practical regulation strategies

2. Somatic Movement Session – Practical Application (90 minutes) (on mats)
   Participants will engage in guided exercises derived from Hanna Somatics and the Feldenkrais Method, designed to:

   • Release chronic muscular tension

   • Improve posture and physical comfort

   • Enhance body awareness and coordination

3. Partner Exercises & Interactive Discussion (60 minutes)

   • Practical exercises in pairs to integrate learning

   • Techniques for immediate stress reduction in the workplace

   • Group discussion, sharing insights, and Q&A

Coffee Breaks (2 x 15 minutes) provided to refresh and reflect between sessions

 

Practices Included

Breathing Techniques: (calm the nervous system and improve focus)

• Boxing Breathing: Structured inhale-hold-exhale-hold cycles

• Extended Exhalation: To activate the relaxation response

• Quiet Breathing: Techniques to reduce anxiety and mental fatigue​

Somatic Movement Exercises: (gentle, mat-based practices)

• Movements to identify and release habitual tension patterns​

• Exercises improving flexibility and functional movement

• Postural awareness for stress relief during prolonged desk work

Partner and Group Activities:

• Interactive methods to reinforce new movement patterns

• Strategies for applying somatic awareness in high-pressure situations

 

Key Takeaways for Participants

1. Recognize personal stress signals and implement immediate coping strategies

2. Reduce chronic muscle tension and improve posture

3. Cultivate focus through mindful movement and breath awareness

4. Foster resilience and emotional regulation in the workplace

 

Program Benefits for Your Organization

1. Enhanced Productivity: Improved focus and mental clarity under demanding workloads

2. Reduced Absenteeism: Employees learn to manage stress-related health issues proactively

3. Strengthened Team Dynamics: Partner work encourages communication and connection

4. Promoted Well-being Culture: Demonstrates company commitment to employee mental health

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Logistics & Requirements

Provided by the Organizer:

• High-quality mats for each participant

• Projector and presentation equipment

• Refreshments for both coffee breaks

Provided by me:

• Indoor space for lecture and movement (clear floor area for mats)

• Optional: Access to a nearby outdoor space for nature-based practices