The Somatic Yoga Remedy

On Day 3, we learn some of the benefits of Somatic exercises or movements and the positive effects that can be realized. Caught amidst daily life, we develop habits like slouching or clenching muscles that create unnecessary tension. This stored, built-up tension and tightness can lead to pain. Somatic yoga uses slow, mindful movements to draw attention to those places in the body, that are struggling. Awareness is the first step to healing.

In Day 4, we will learn that emotions can become trapped in the body tissue. The process by which emtions can present as physical symptoms is known as "somatization"; that is the coversion of emotions into physical symptoms. These symptoms are real but the cause of their presence is psychological.

Unlike animals, humans have lost their ability to process our fear, our anger. In a way, you could say that we have forgot our nature. But that doesn't mean that we can't access pathways to healing. Using a series of Somatic Exercises, Yogic movements, let go anger and fear.

You might be surprised to learn that you have an effective healing tool in your personal tool kit. It's completely free and anyone can do it. Using breath and sound we can shift from the Sympathetic Nervous System to the ParaSympathetic System. Let's go and make some noise together while you learn about Polyvagal Theory.

The ultimate goal of somatic Yoga is really about reconnecting with yourself and fostering a deep awareness of your physical sensations as they correlate to your emotions and traumas. It's perfectly normal to experience a wide array of feelings during somatic exercises or practices, as it's a process of exploring your body's memory. As you practice, aim to pay attention to the subtlety of breath changes, the pulse of blood, and any other sensations you feel. it's a gentle and nourishing practice that brings us back to our softness and innocence. This can help you develop a more self-compassionate relationship with yourself and your body.