Welcome to our grounding and safety focused somatic exercise.
In this session we'll be supporting your body and nervous system to find a sense of grounding,
To feel safe,
Stable and supported.
If you're currently experiencing stress,
Trauma or the resurfacing of past traumas,
It's important to recognize that our bodies often react to unseen threats,
Sending our nervous system into survival mode.
This can manifest as anxiety,
Irritability,
Insomnia or even a sense of shutdown or immobility.
Our goal in this moment is to shift the psychology of your body and nervous system towards a state of safety,
Comfort and presence.
This exercise is a resource that you can turn to any time you need.
Let's begin by finding a comfortable seat.
Notice how you are sitting.
Is there any way to make yourself more comfortable as you settle into this moment?
Fully embracing the power within ourselves to create a sense of safety and empowerment,
Gently let your eyes soften.
If closing your eyes makes you feel disconnected,
Keep them open but relaxed,
Focusing softly on a point in front of you.
This is your first step in grounding yourself in the present.
Shift your attention now to your feet.
Begin to lift onto your tiptoes,
Then gently lower your heels back to the ground.
Repeat this motion,
Feeling each sensation as your feet make contact with the ground.
This simple movement is powerful in grounding your energy and connecting you with the earth beneath you.
Now engage with your toes and you can flex them,
Curl,
Wiggle,
Just let them spread wide and then curl them into a ball.
This movement is about bringing your awareness to the very foundation of your body.
Allow your feet to come to a gentle rest.
Feel the contact points where your feet touch the ground.
Notice the texture of your socks,
Shoes or the bare floor.
This is where you draw strength from the earth,
Feeling its steady unyielding support.
Bring your awareness to where your body meets the chair.
This is another anchor in your journey to grounding.
Feel the chair's support,
Its stability beneath you.
This is a reminder of the constant support available to you.
You may begin to rock gently side to side.
This movement,
Whether subtle or more pronounced,
Is like a tree swaying in a breeze.
It's a dance of stability and flexibility.
Symbolizing your ability to adapt while staying grounded.
And bring your attention now to your jaw.
Soften your jaw by letting your tongue rest lightly.
As you continue this gentle rocking motion,
Breathing deeply and exhaling longer than your inhalation.
This breathing pattern is a signal to your body,
A message of safety and calm.
Gradually let the swaying come to a rest,
Allowing your body to sink back into the chair.
Just feel the chair cradling your back and notice any tension in your neck,
Shoulders,
Your back.
Let's consciously now invite relaxation.
You may like to raise your shoulders into the tension and then gently release.
This movement teaches your body that it's safe to let go,
To move from tension to relaxation.
Just noticing now the physical support beneath and behind you,
Under your feet,
Thighs.
Just let this awareness help your muscles to soften,
Trusting in this foundational support.
Take a few more deep nourishing breaths,
Expelling any remaining tension.
Notice any shifts in your body,
Perhaps a sense of more space,
Presence,
Even lightness.
If your eyes are closed,
Gently open them.
Just notice your surroundings and thank yourself.
You've just practiced a powerful act of self-empowerment and grounding.
Acknowledge the strength within you,
The ability to find stability and safety within your own body and breath.
Well done,
You possess the innate power to ground yourself and create a space of safety and peace anytime,
Anywhere.
Thank you for joining me in this practice.
It's my hope that you feel a sense of grounding and safety and that you carry this feeling of well-being with you.
Stay in good health and remember your body is a powerful resource for finding peace,
Safety and stability.
Namaste
