🌱 The Somatic Connection
Our bodies remember what our minds may forget. Movement for trauma release often draws on somatic principles, polyvagal theory, and embodied practices to help shift us out of fight, flight, or freeze responses.
Gentle, intuitive movement can regulate the nervous system, release muscular tension, and build a sense of safety and presence in the body.
🌀 How It Works
• Movements are often slow, rhythmic, and instinctive
• Emphasis is on internal awareness, not performance
• Practices may include shaking, rocking, stretching, or grounded dance
• Safety, choice, and self-pacing are key elements
🌟 Benefits
• Helps release chronic tension and trauma-related holding patterns
• Restores connection between body and mind
• Supports emotional regulation and resilience
• Encourages nervous system balance and relaxation
• Builds trust in the body’s natural rhythms and signals
🧘♀️ A Practical Example
A session might involve standing with soft knees and gently bouncing to activate the body’s natural release mechanisms. Another exercise may include guided shaking (a trauma-informed technique used in TRE® or somatic experiencing) to help discharge held energy in a safe, contained way.
✨ Have you explored movement-based trauma release before?
What shifts did you notice — physically, emotionally, or energetically?
Feel free to share experiences, ask questions, or simply read and reflect. This is a safe, supportive space to explore how movement can be a powerful ally in healing. 💛
