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What Is a Somatic Workout & What Are The Benefits?
In a world where fitness trends come and go, one term that has been gaining traction is “somatic workout.” But what exactly does it entail, and how does it differ from other forms of exercise? Let’s delve into the essence of somatic workouts and explore their unique benefits. Understanding Somatic Workouts At its core, somatic…
Inside-Out and Outside-In Coaching Model
To fully understand the unique and highly effective coaching model that IWA teaches our students, it is first important to break down and explain other models of practice – The Outside-In Model The outside-in model is the typical model most physical modalities address. Examples of those who use this model would be traditional western medical…
Coaching Resources: Winding up the Summer & Preparing for Fall (For You & Your Clients)
As summer draws to a close and both you and your clients are ramping up for the fall, back to school, back to goals and setting plans for the different holiday seasons, it is time for some resources! As Integrative Wellness & Life Coaches, ECM practitioners, Somatic Practitioners or Holistic Life Planners certified through IWA,…
What is the difference between Somatic Practices and Somatic Therapy?
First, let’s dive into a deeper understanding of ‘somatic’ in general. Mental health practices have moved significantly beyond talk therapy (psychotherapy). Many different forms of complementary and alternative healing practices are rising in: Awareness Efficacy Popularity When the central nervous system is calm and safe, the mind becomes clearer. Life becomes more effectively lived. Thriving…
A Brief History of Coaching
While the concept and practice of ‘coaching’ has been prevalent for hundreds of years, life coaching is a newer field with its origins in fitness and executive performance or business coaching. “The first use of the term “coach” in connection with an instructor or trainer arose around 1830 in Oxford University slang for a tutor…
The Busiest Time of The Year for Coaches
The first quarter of the year tends to be the busiest season for coaches. This year will prove the same, however we are projecting that the first quarter busy season will bleed well into the second quarter as well. The global pandemic has left people deeply contemplating what they truly want their life to look…
Where Virtual Business is Going for Coaches
The pandemic has shifted business in an extraordinary way for coaches and for the future of the coaching industry. Let’s examine the current market and future trends within the world wide coaching industry – The current market for coaching People see coaches to help them achieve goals through actionable steps Market preference of life coaching…
What are your future clients looking for in a coach?
The reason a person works with a coach versus a therapist when it comes to overcoming obstacles, transforming their lives, or setting and achieving goals is that they want someone who can help them take action and get where they want to go. These people are seeking outcomes, not simply verbal processing. They want change,…
Motivation to overcome ‘bad’ habits
For many motivation as well as the state of ‘being motivated’ is a learned behavior. Many people learn (or do not learn) strategies for self-disciple and motivation through the values and lessons learned from family, participating in team sports and school experiences. However, not everyone is taught good strategies or habits that support optimal motivation….