Hello my friend,
And welcome.
Today we're going to practice somatic tracking for dizziness.
This is a gentle practice of bringing kind,
Curious attention to the sensations you're experiencing.
Without trying to change them,
Fix them,
Or make them go away.
When we've experienced dizziness for a while,
Like with triple PD,
Vestibular migraine,
BPVB,
Or other neuroplastic conditions,
It's very common for the nervous system to become highly alert to any sensations of movement,
Imbalance,
Or disorientation.
The brain begins paying very close attention,
Constantly checking for signs that something is wrong.
And over time,
That attention itself can become part of the cycle.
This practice is an opportunity to step out of that cycle.
Not by ignoring your experience,
But by meeting it in a new way,
With curiosity,
With openness,
With a little less urgency,
To shift the relationship you have with the dizziness to one of less reactivity and more neutrality.
So let's begin.
Find a position that feels comfortable and supported for you.
You might be sitting,
Lying down,
Or standing.
Whatever feels right today.
And if it feels comfortable,
Allow your eyes to gently close or simply soften your gaze.
Take a slow,
Easy breath.
And notice the support beneath you.
The chair,
The floor,
The bed.
Notice your feet or whatever part of your body is in contact with this support.
And take another easy breath.
Now allow your awareness to gently turn inward.
And notice what you're experiencing right now.
Perhaps there's a sense of dizziness present.
Maybe it feels like rocking.
Or floating or tilting,
Spinning,
Lightheadedness,
Pressure,
Or maybe something that's difficult to describe.
Whatever is here right now is welcome.
As you observe these sensations,
See if you can allow a sense of curiosity and non-judgment.
We're not trying to solve anything or figure out what the sensations mean.
We're simply gathering information with openness and interest.
Notice where the sensation seems to be the strongest.
Can you find the edges of the sensation?
Does it feel wide or narrow?
Is there movement or moments of stillness?
Is there pressure,
Vibration,
Or something else entirely?
There are no right or wrong answers here.
So just notice.
And as you continue observing,
Remind yourself,
This is just a sensation.
My brain is trying to get my attention,
Trying to protect me.
But I can be with this feeling because I know ultimately this feeling is safe.
Tuning back into your breath.
The support underneath you for just a moment.
Anything that feels steady.
Then coming back to curiosity about the sensation of dizziness.
Maybe the sensation has gotten stronger.
Or maybe it's eased up.
Perhaps it's changed shape or location.
Or maybe it's exactly the same as when we started.
Whatever is happening is perfectly okay.
Your job here is not to create change.
Your job is simply to notice.
If you become aware of tension or resistance.
Perhaps a part of you trying to brace against the dizziness.
See if you can gently soften around it.
We're not forcing relaxation,
Just making a little bit more room.
Allowing the sensation to be exactly as it is for this moment.
Now see if you can notice both the sensation and the support beneath you.
The dizziness,
And the feeling of your breath.
Discomfort and the awareness that you are here safely observing it.
You don't have to wait for the sensation to disappear before your nervous system begins learning that you're okay.
Discomfort and safety can coexist.
So for the next few moments,
Simply rest here.
Observing,
Accepting,
Allowing.
If your mind begins analyzing or wondering whether you're doing this correctly.
That's okay,
Too.
Simply notice that.
Then gently return your attention to your direct experience.
To what you're actually feeling right now.
Without judgment,
Without urgency.
Alright,
When you're ready,
Begin returning your awareness to the space around you.
Maybe wiggle your fingers or toes.
Feel free to open your eyes if you had them closed.
Thank yourself for taking these few minutes to practice with me.
I know how much courage it takes to sit with dizziness,
But each time you meet your experience with curiosity instead of fear,
You're helping your nervous system learn something new and build a sense of inner safety.
I am wishing you well,
My friend.
I'm here whenever you're ready to practice again.
