SMOVEY VIBROSWING-SYSTEM

The Smovey VIBROSWING system is a swinging-ring health and fitness tool developed by Austrian tennis instructor and ski enthusiast Johann Salzwimmer.  When diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he became committed to find a way to improve his quality of life.
Smovey rings consist of two spiraled tubes, each with four steel balls and a cushioning grip.  The balls move as a free mass, creating a vibrational stimulus on the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. It’s as if the pulsating vibration synchronizes with the natural vibrational frequencies in the human body, bringing balance and a sense of well-being. The rings can be applied to just about any type of rigorous or gentle exercise.

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Also check out YouTube by typing in Smovey exercises.  You will get all kinds, mostly in German, but easy to follow  Finally check out the Smovey North America website: https://www.smoveynorthamerica.com

Dr. Peter Levine and many Somatic Experiencing Practitioners find the Smovey rings to be a useful tool in trauma healing therapy.  A common effect of traumatic experience is a disconnect from one's own body. The smovey rings can be effective in helping a person gently discover sensations in their body. For most people, the vibrations feel pleasant; for some it may be too stimulating. A disclaimer:  the Somatic Experiencing method is designed to work with a trained and experienced therapist. However, you can gently swing the rings and see if you find the sensations pleasant.  

For more information on Somatic Experiencing, go to www.traumahealing.org.

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In 2014, in my Advanced year of Somatic Experiencing training, I was diagnosed with Parkinsons' Disease.  I have the sub-type of stiffness and rigidity, no tremors, which in many ways resembles aspects of the freeze response to trauma.  After seeing Dr. Peter Levine use the Smoveys in a training, and also learning that the inventor had Parkinsons, I was  interested to learn more. I contacted the Smovey Company in Austria and they connected me with their representative in the U.S.             Bernd Zimmermann (smoveynorthamerica.com) became my mentor.  I unexpectedly trained to be a certified Smovey coach and licensed re-seller and have been part of the Smovey North America team for 8 years now..  My workouts with the Smoveys are tremendously beneficial!  In addition to muscle and cardiovascular conditioning, the Smovey vibrations feel enormously soothing to my nervous system. The vibrations are like a movement glide, promoting opening in my musculature, natural help with posture and increased stability for balance. I always feel stronger and less tight after a workout. If you purchase the Smoveys and are dealing with specific health concerns, I recommend you bring them to a movement professional for input on using them with your specific condition.  In addition to using them in SE practice, I am interested in exploring new ways the Smoveys can help a variety of populations with greater well-being through movement.