Somatic Healing For Burnout & Numbness

When you are carrying too much for too long, the mind and body have a natural defense mechanism: we check out, numb out, and fall into a heavy, exhausting fog. If you feel detached, fatigued, or disconnected from the present moment, this practice is your gentle bridge back.

In this trauma-informed somatic session, Anaïs guides you through a compassionate recovery process. Through soft, intentional breathwork, you will begin to safely stir and recharge your depleted internal energy. This session is a supportive space to melt away numbness, reclaim your presence, and step back into your day feeling grounded, awake, and subtly energized.

Transcript

Hi and welcome to this practice on shifting out of absence, Dissociation or fatigue. This is also known as hypo-alertness, Hypo-vigilance, Where the nervous system is lacking a bit of energy and presence. You might notice you are dissociating, You don't really feel connected in your body. Just know that there is nothing wrong with you. This is a state of the nervous system that you can regulate yourself out of. So first of all, Can you be present with what is at this moment? Find gentle acceptance for where you are right now. Where your nervous system is at. And how you feel. I know it's a lot. Nervous system goes in this state when it has been carrying a lot. And it's okay to put it down now. It's okay to take a moment for yourself. Begin to feel the surface below you that is supporting you. That is completely carrying you. Allow the body to sink in this support just a little bit more. Notice if your feet are making contact with the floor below you. If not, Can you notice your heels resting on the surface below you? Begin to gently press your feet or your heels into the support beneath you. As you do so, Take a deeper inhale. And a normal exhale. Press down even deeper. Breathe in deeply. And exhale normally. Last time, Press your feet, Press your heels. Feel that earth below you. Inhale. Exhale, Let go. Release any pressure. Release any control. Bring your focus back to your breath and continue those deeper and longer inhalations. Allow your exhale to flow naturally. Keep focusing on those big, Long inhales. Release any stagnation as you exhale. Breathe in new, Clean energy. Exhale the old, The heavy. Let's take a deep breath in together. Curls at the top. Take another inhale. Pause. And one last one. And hold, And fully exhale. Inhale. . . Take another inhale. Take another inhale. One last sip of air. Hold. And exhale. Continue this on your own for two more rounds if that feels comfortable. Take as many sips of air as you can. Hold in between and exhale fully. Whenever you've completed that. Allow your breath to find its natural rhythm and notice how you feel. Maybe you feel more sensations in your body now. You've gained more access to your body. That is completely normal and a great sign that you're shifting out of absence and into presence. Out of hypovigilance and into ventral vagal state, The state of safety, Of connection. Allow your eyes to float open. And begin to orient yourself in this space, Begin to look around. Notice where your body is in the room that you're in. Notice the walls that are surrounding you. Feel yourself truly settling here and now. Whenever you need a dose of energy, You can always come back to the breath. To your senses. Thank you so much for practicing with me today. My name is Anais and it's been an honor. I'll see you the next time.