News — Somatic exercises

Have you ever experienced trauma in your life that seems to be stuck in your body? Maybe you've tried talk therapy or other methods to try and process it, but it still feels like it's weighing you down? If this sounds familiar, then somatic exercises could be the solution you've been searching for. What is Somatic Exercise? Somatic exercise is a way to bring more awareness to your body and improve your physical wellbeing. This type of movement practice focuses on systematically contracting and releasing muscles throughout the body, helping you to develop new patterns of movement so you can release...

If you're someone who struggles from daily tension headaches or keeps a bottle of ibuprofen in your desk drawer — you're not alone. Headaches are a common occurrence for many people, and they can significantly impact one's quality of life. And while there are several treatment options available, including that bottle of ibuprofen you take everywhere, these treatments aren't getting to the root cause of the tension headaches — they're just covering up the symptom itself. Because let’s face it — western medicine is quick to treat the symptoms of your problems. Especially headaches. Whether it's ibuprofen, cortisone shots, or...

A typical definition of ADHD would read as follows: ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that typically begins in childhood and continues into adulthood. It's characterized by persistent patterns of inattention and hyperactivity that significantly impact daily functioning and quality of life. And while that definition of ADHD is absolutely true, it needs to be said that an ADHD diagnosis is so much more than just experiencing inattentiveness and hyperactivity. And that inattentiveness and hyperactivity aren't the only characterizations that are significantly impacting daily functioning and quality of life. But unfortunately, those characterizations of ADHD are the only ones all the medications and treatments...

If you've ever found yourself in a constant state of 'fight or flight' mode or if you feel like your only true goal is to just get through the day... You're probably living in survival mode. And even though living in survival mode can be exhausting and overwhelming — living in survival mode is something that hundreds of thousands of people are experiencing on a daily basis. So know that you're not alone. If you're living with chronic stress or have a demanding job or are dealing with a difficult relationship, you might find yourself in survival mode. And survival...

Bloating is a common digestive issue that almost everyone experiences at some point in their lives — but somatic exercises can be the long-term answer to this uncomfortable and frustrating pain. While some turn to diets or medications to alleviate their bloating symptoms, these types of treatments are only healing the symptoms of the bloating. However, they aren't healing the cause. So a natural and effective solution worth exploring for bloating and digestive issues is a practice known as somatic exercises. Bloating & Somatic Exercises What causes bloating? Bloating is a common condition characterized by a feeling of fullness, tightness,...