What is a somatic release?

Somatic release occurs when you complete a series of small movements that are meant to decrease tension and pain throughout your body. These small movements are also meant to bring calmness to your mind and body.

What's the difference between somatic stretching and yoga?

The main difference between the two is that somatic stretching focuses on the lengthening of muscles and the release of tension in them, while somatic yoga is focused more on strengthening the brain-to-muscle connection.

Where is trauma stored in the body?

According to somatic theory, trauma can be stored in your body’s memory , which can cause you to feel physical discomfort after the trauma has occurred. Trauma can be stored all throughout the body and may even move from one place to another. However, there are many somatic exercises you can do for trauma release.

How often should you do somatic exercises?

It’s a great idea to do somatic exercises on a daily basis. They are gentle on your body and spending just a few minutes a day doing them is unlikely to cause you any physical harm. However, it will likely have both mental and physical benefits.

What is a somatic massage?

A somatic massage, or bodywork, focuses on using different touches and movements to help release tension and pain throughout the body. The work that is done during a somatic massage is intended to help the body heal itself.