Somatic Sleep Reset: 2-Minute Calming Flow

This gentle somatic movement flow combines slow, mindful movement with breath to help calm your nervous system and support deeper sleep. In just a couple of minutes, you may begin to feel more grounded, relaxed, and at ease as stress and tension soften in the body. This seated practice can be done in a chair, on the floor, or in bed—making it easy to use anytime you need a quick reset. It is a simple and effective way to reduce anxiety, unwind, and prepare for restful sleep. Please note: as this practice promotes deep relaxation, please do not listen while driving or operating heavy machinery.

Transcript

This somatic movement flow is called Namaste Flow. Bring your hands to heart center. Take a deep breath in. Exhale, Extend your arms, Chin to chest, Tuck the tailbone, Inhale, Arms lift, Exhale, Arms come down. Bring your hands back to heart center, Inhale, Exhale, Large c-shape through the back body. Inhale, Arms lift, Take extra substantive air at the top, Exhale, Arms come down. One more time, Inhale, Hands heart center, Tuck the tailbone, Chin to chest, Exhale, Inhale, Arms lift, Exhale, Arms come down. This time bring your hands on the back of your legs, Palms facing up, Return back to a natural breath, And notice how you feel from the inside out.