Catherine Johnson

Somatic exercises are gentle, body-based practices that help calm and regulate the nervous system. They focus on increasing awareness of physical sensations in the body to help release stress, tension, and anxiety. The word somatic comes from the Greek word soma, meaning “body.” Unlike approaches that focus primarily on changing thoughts, somatic exercises work from the “bottom up” by helping the body feel safe first. As the body begins to relax, the mind often follows. One of the most encouraging things about somatic practices is their simplicity. When your body feels overwhelmed, it does not need something complicated—it needs something […]