Body of Knowledge Card Deck: Sensorimotor Practices for Awareness, Regulation, and Expansion

The somatic practices in this card deck aim to illuminate the innate and unique knowledge that resides in our bodies,and to nurture a more deeply embodied connection with ourselves,others,and the world. The cards are divided into fifteen themes,including ancestors and community,body connection,body sensation,boundaries,breath,containment,culture,five fundamental movements,grounding,mindfulness,movement,posture,the senses,positivity,resources,and the future.

Format: Cards
Length: 64 pages
Publication date: 27 February 2024
Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Our physical habits, encompassing sensation, posture, and movement, hold profound insights into our histories of trauma, relationships, and resources, as well as our potential for the future. Yet, often, this wealth of information remains elusive to our conscious awareness. The purpose of the somatic practices presented in this card deck is to experientially reveal the innate and unique knowledge that resides within our bodies, fostering a deeper connection with ourselves, others, and the world around us.

The cards are organized into fifteen themes: ancestors and community, body connection, body sensation, boundaries, breath, containment, culture, five fundamental movements, grounding, mindfulness, movement, posture, the senses, positivity, resources, and the future. Each theme offers a lens through which we can explore and understand the intricate tapestry of our experiences.

As we navigate through the cards, readers are encouraged to revisit these enlightening somatic exercises on a regular basis, allowing for the continuous unfolding of new insights and perspectives. Our bodies possess a wisdom that evolves and adapts with us, and through the practice of these exercises, we can tap into that wisdom and cultivate a more profound sense of self-awareness and embodiment.

By engaging with the themes presented in this card deck, we can deepen our understanding of ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. We can cultivate greater resilience, empathy, and compassion, and create a more harmonious and fulfilling existence for ourselves and those around us. So, let us embark on this journey of self-discovery and embodiment, using the power of our physical habits to unlock the wisdom and potential that lie within us.

Weight: 378g
Dimension: 100 x 150 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781324016496