Nervous system

Somatic exercises to take you from freeze state to safety and connection

Somatic exercises to take you from freeze state to safety and connection

When working within the Polyvagal nervous system regulation framework, we know that in order to bring someone out of a freeze and dissociated state, we need to gently mobilize their nervous system within their capacity. Here are some effective somatic exercises for working with the freeze state.

Trauma Informed Bodywork and Somatic Experiencing® for Narcissistic Abuse

Trauma Informed Bodywork and Somatic Experiencing® for Narcissistic Abuse

The Feldenkrais Method® and Somatic Experiencing® are two robust somatic methods that help release chronic muscle tension and regulate the nervous system. One tool helped me learn to sense and feel safety in my body and to trust my own inner guidance again, while the other tool helped me release the powerful thwarted energy that got stuck in my body, causing me chronic pain and fatigue.

Calm Your Stress with These 4 Powerful Breathing Techniques

Calm Your Stress with These 4 Powerful Breathing Techniques

Did you know that slowing your breathing helps you calm down, and that taking a few minutes to do breathing exercises can help relax your mind and body, making it easier to cope with stress and anxiety?