How to Guide a Somatic Exercise: Choice Before Technique
A person sits opposite you and waits for an instruction. It can be tempting to fill…
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Somatic Therapy Training
Emotional Body Maps: A Record of Sensations, Not a Code to Decode
You feel unsettled but the word anxious does not quite fit. There might be warmth in…
Proprioceptive Exercises: A Supported Practice in Position and Movement
You reach for a pen, adjust your grip and bring it towards the page. Most of…
Grief and the Body: Making a Little Room Without Forcing a Release
Grief can make ordinary things feel unfamiliar. A meal takes effort. A familiar room feels different.…
Proprioception Explained: How You Sense Your Body’s Position
You can reach for a cup while looking at the person speaking to you. You can…
Diaphragmatic Breathing: A Gentle Practice Without Forcing a Deep Breath
You sit down to breathe more calmly and discover you have given yourself another job. Should…
Jaw Tension: A Gentle Check-In Without Forcing a Release
You finish a piece of work and notice your teeth have been holding an unofficial meeting.…
Anger in the Body: A Pause Before You Decide What to Do
Anger can arrive with heat, a quickened heartbeat, a set jaw or a sudden wish to…
Somatic Boundary Exercises: Practising a Small, Clear Choice
Sometimes you know you want to say no, but the sentence takes a surprisingly long time…