Somatic Therapy - It's like magic

Ever feel like your body is trying to tell you something—but you can’t quite catch the message?

That’s where somatic therapy comes in. Think of it as giving your body the microphone, and finally turning the volume up on what it’s been whispering (or screaming) all along.

Somatic therapy is a body-based approach to healing that blends movement, mindfulness, and awareness. “Soma” means the living body in its wholeness, and this form of therapy works with your nervous system, physical sensations, and stored emotion to help you release stress, trauma, and tension—not just from your mind, but from your tissues. And no, you don’t have to be a yogi or a highly mindful person to benefit. Somatic practices are incredibly accessible and often feel more like intuitive body care than therapy.

So… How Does Somatic Therapy Work?

When we experience stress, trauma, or chronic overwhelm, our body doesn’t just get over it because we’ve “moved on.” It stores that energy—tight shoulders, clenched jaw, shallow breath, gut issues… sound familiar?

Somatic therapy gently helps us:

• Notice where we're holding tension or emotion,

• Acknowledge it with compassion, and

• Move it through (not just mentally, but physically).

This could look like shaking, slow breathwork, gentle touch, micro-movements, or guided visualization. The result? More clarity, ease, and calm in your body. Like finally exhaling after holding your breath for way too long.

5 Simple Somatic Practices to Try Right Now

If you’re curious to start giving your body the mic, here are a few gentle exercises to get you started. No gear needed—just presence.

1. Orienting (aka: Let Your Senses Lead)

Look around your space slowly. Let your eyes land on things that feel calming or interesting. Breathe as you notice sounds, textures, smells. This grounds your nervous system in the present moment—instantly soothing.

2. Body Scanning with Curiosity

Take a few minutes to scan from head to toe. Where are you gripping or tense? Is there any sensation that’s loud—or surprisingly quiet? No judgment, just noticing. This builds body-mind connection. Using one of the Apps I suggested in my BLOG to help you with this.

3. Shaking It Out

Stand with your feet hip-width apart and gently start shaking your hands, arms, shoulders. Let it ripple through your body—hips, legs, even your jaw. Do it for 1–2 minutes. This helps discharge stuck energy (yes, really!).

4. Somatic Breathwork

Place one hand on your chest and one on your belly. Breathe in slowly through your nose, feeling your belly expand. Exhale through your mouth with a sigh. Do 5–10 rounds, imagining your breath softening any tension. Or better yet try one of my 3 FREE breathworks.

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5. Butterfly Hug (pictured above)

Cross your arms over your chest like you’re giving yourself a hug. Gently tap your arms—left, right, left, right. This rhythmic stimulation calms the nervous system and gives you a sense of safety.

Final Thoughts: Your Body Is Talking—Are You Listening?

Somatic therapy isn’t about “fixing” anything. It’s about remembering that your body is wise—and when you slow down and tune in, incredible things can happen.

Whether you're dealing with chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, or just want to feel more at home in yourself, somatic work is like magic. Gentle, empowering, and deeply effective.

If you’re curious to explore this further, feel free to reach out. Whether through movement, breathwork, or guided somatic sessions, I’d love to support you in reconnecting with your body’s brilliance through breathwork or training.

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Here's a clip from one of Jenny's interviews on what the Somatic Therapy Breathwork is all about.