The Somatic Systems Institute is one of the leading resource and educational centers in the world. The institute provides academic programs in the areas of health care, science and philosophy. The Somatic Systems Institute operates The Somatics Center, which conducts sessions and movement classes on somatics. The institute also offers several books, tapes, CDs and DVDs on yoga, martial arts and tai chi. The Somatic Systems Institute provides pillows, chairs and exercise mats. The institute offers Clinical Somatic Education, which is a pain management method and fitness system. Founded in 1993, the Somatic Systems Institute operates an online store. The institute has several locations in the United States.