Note: There are no seminars with Dr. Heckler scheduled at BTI in 2010,
as he is at work on a new book. You may access several of his shorter pieces
from the Articles Section of this site.
Somatics & Embodiment
with Richard Strozzi-Heckler, PhD
Based in Northern California, Strozzi Institute is the country’s premier training center for Embodied Leadership. For more than 30 years, founder Richard Strozzi-Heckler, PhD and his staff have offered revolutionary programs for those who are interested in developing their leadership presence and effectiveness. In addition, they offer a unique somatic coaching certification program that teaches the relevance of the body in working with others.
Dr. Heckler writes:
There is in each of us the capacity to re-awaken the embodied intelligence that streams through us and enlivens the feelings, expressions, conversations, and experiences that make up who we are. To interact with our environment in a responsive and enriching way requires that we live the wisdom of the body. This is the innate capacity to transform knowledge and vision into a muscular commitment to effective action in the world.
We have forgotten that our existence as human beings is inseparable from our biological heritage. This disconnection from our deep ancient intelligence has produced a profound sense of alienation in our culture. When we deny the life of the body we're unable to organize ourselves towards fulfillment and we lose the capacity to experience compassion, delight, wonder and awe.
Dr. Heckler teaching a Somatic Bodywork Seminar at BTI
Richard Strozzi-Heckler, PhD is an internationally known authority and consultant on Leadership and Mastery. He has spent more than three decades researching, developing, and teaching the practical application of Somatics (the unity of language, action, and meaning) to men and women in such diverse fields as health care, technology, military, and business. His revolutionary approach to leadership has a depth of insight and practicality that is truly unique.
Richard is a co-founder of the Lomi School, which developed one of the first integrative models of bodywork -- combining touch, movement, awareness practices, and body-oriented psychology. He is also co-founder of Strozzi Institute, Center for Leadership, Tamalpais Aikido Dojo, and founder of Two Rock Aikido Dojo. He has a doctorate in Psychology and holds a sixth-degree black belt in Aikido as well as ranks in judo, jujitsu, and capoeira. He is the author of a number of acclaimed books including, The Anatomy of Change, Holding the Center, The Mind/Body Interface, In Search of the Warrior Spirit, and is the editor of Aikido and the New Warrior. You can learn more about his leadership and somatic coaching programs at his website: www.strozziinstitute.com.