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If you're one of the millions of people who suffers from jaw pain, nighttime teeth grinding, tension headaches, and overwhelming stress, you know just how debilitating all those things combined can actually be. But there is good news! And that good news is that relief is possible in the form of somatic exercises. Somatic exercise programs like the 8 signature courses The Workout Witch has created can soothe jaw pain, relieve daily headaches, and rid your body of the trauma it's storing and the stress it's experiencing.  So no matter what other treatment or healing journey you've started for your chronic jaw...

Most people know me as The Workout Witch! (But you can just call me Liz!) After completely healing myself from the debilitating side-effects that stored trauma was wreaking on my body, I wanted to introduce my revolutionary trauma-release regimen of somatic exercises to the world. I'm now a Somatic Specialist with 14 years of clinical experience, 8 signature somatic exercise courses, and hundreds of thousands of happily healed customers. I know — first hand — that your chronic pain, your complex anxiety, your inability to get out of survival mode, and your past trauma are all related. Now I'm committed to transforming the way...

Sciatica, also referred to as sciatic nerve pain, can really put a damper on your day-to-day activities. But there's no need to live with that pain on a daily basis — because starting a simple practice of somatic exercises can naturally alleviate the discomfort of sciatic nerve pain and get you moving in no time. What is sciatica? If you've ever experienced sciatic nerve pain then you already know it can, quite literally, be the bane of some people's existence. Sciatica is a common medical condition that causes pain, numbness, and weakness in the lower back, buttocks, legs, and feet, and...

We all experience trauma, anxiety, and stress to some degree in our lives. So it's important for everyone to take steps to manage those emotions in a healthy way. And somatic exercises, also known as body-based therapies, are a powerful tool that can help you do just that. By connecting your mind and body, you can release tension and negative emotions, alleviate physical pain, and improve your overall well-being. Understanding Somatic Exercise Somatic exercise is a type of physical therapy that can be incredibly beneficial for those looking to improve their physical and mental health. This approach focuses on the...

What are somatic exercises? Somatic exercises are repetitive, simple movements that release physical tension as well as psychological trauma being stored in the body. Unlike traditional exercises that focus on building strength or flexibility, somatic exercises emphasize the mind-body connection while improving bodily awareness. They rely on a series of slow, controlled movements that are designed to help individuals understand how their body responds to stress and tension. Somatic exercises are often used as a form of therapy for chronic pain or injury rehabilitation, and have been shown to be effective in reducing physical discomfort associated with stress and anxiety. These exercises...