Why do hip openers make me cry?

Hip openers may evoke emotional responses as the hips are often considered a storage site for repressed emotions, including emotional stress. When you engage in hip-opening exercises, you may release these stored emotions, which can lead to feelings of relief or tears ( 9 ).

Which chakras is for the hips?

The hips are primarily associated with the sacral chakra, also known as “Svadhisthana”. This chakra is linked to creativity, emotional expression, and sexuality, and it plays a significant role in how you process emotions and relate to others, according to Eastern medicine literature ( 8 ).

Where is sadness stored in the body?

Emotions such as sadness may manifest as physical sensations in certain areas. Commonly, sadness may be felt in the chest or throat, often described as a heaviness or tightness, and sometimes in the hips due to emotional tension stored in the muscles.

What does a somatic release feel like?

A somatic release may feel like a profound shift in physical sensations or emotions. It may involve a sudden release of muscle tension, a wave of emotion, or a sense of lightness and relief. This release may bring increased body awareness and a sense of emotional and physical relaxation.

Blog Editorial team Daphne Catherine Spyropoulos, PhD

Daphne Catherine Spyropoulos, PhD

Gut-brain psychology researcher, Clinical Experience at Harvard Medical School and Yale Neurology

Dr. Daphne Spyropoulos is a gut-brain psychology researcher and therapist. She has gained Clinical Experience at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and Yale Neurology. With a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, she specializes in researching how gut microbiome composition affects mood and neurodegenerative disorders. Passionate about holistic health approaches and preventive medicine, Dr. Spyropoulos advocates for a proactive stance in healthcare.

Experience

Gut-brain psychology researcher
Published author of 5 books
Clinical Experience at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School and Yale Neurology

Education

Fordham University, Counseling Psychology PhD,
American College of Greece, Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy MSc
Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Communications, Media and Culture, BA