{"id":64707,"date":"2024-09-06T08:29:36","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T08:29:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=64707"},"modified":"2024-09-06T08:29:36","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T08:29:36","slug":"somatic-yoga-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 4 Benefits of Somatic Yoga\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-benefits\/#What_Is_Somatic_Yoga\" >What Is Somatic Yoga?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-benefits\/#What_Are_the_Benefits_of_Somatic_Yoga\" >What Are the Benefits of Somatic Yoga?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-benefits\/#Can_Increase_Movement_Efficiency_and_Flexibility\" >Can Increase Movement Efficiency and Flexibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-benefits\/#May_Help_Reduce_Chronic_Pain\" >May Help Reduce Chronic Pain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-benefits\/#Promotes_Relaxation_Which_Can_Reduce_Stress_Levels\" >Promotes Relaxation, Which Can Reduce Stress Levels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-benefits\/#Encourages_the_Healing_of_Trauma\" >Encourages the Healing of Trauma<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-benefits\/#What_Is_the_Purpose_of_Somatic_Yoga\" >What Is the Purpose of Somatic Yoga?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-benefits\/#Traditional_vs_Somatic_Yoga\" >Traditional vs Somatic Yoga<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-benefits\/#Which_Type_of_Yoga_Is_Best_for_Weight_Loss\" >Which Type of Yoga Is Best for Weight Loss?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-benefits\/#What_Are_Some_Somatic_Yoga_Poses\" >What Are Some Somatic Yoga Poses?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-benefits\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-benefits\/#Is_somatic_yoga_worth_it\" >Is somatic yoga worth it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-benefits\/#Can_you_lose_weight_with_somatic_yoga\" >Can you lose weight with somatic yoga?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-benefits\/#Is_somatic_yoga_the_same_as_restorative_yoga\" >Is somatic yoga the same as restorative yoga?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-benefits\/#What_is_the_most_relaxing_yoga_called\" >What is the most relaxing yoga called?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-benefits\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoga has been a well-known practice across many cultures for several centuries. Most people view yoga as a spiritual practice, but many don\u2019t realize that there\u2019s a bit of science behind this discipline. Yoga focuses on bringing calmness to the mind and body by forming a strong mind-body connection. While different cultures may have their own approaches to yoga, it\u2019s all done with the same purpose in mind <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redtwigyoga.com\/uploads\/1\/2\/1\/9\/12195443\/yoga__its_origin_history_and_development.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(1).\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=somatic_yoga_benefits\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1-5.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the major benefits of yoga is that there isn\u2019t necessarily one right way to do it. Nowadays, there are a variety of instructors who have their own approaches to the practice and people tend to enjoy the benefits of yoga regardless of which approach they take. That being said, the somatic approach to yoga has its own specific benefits and can truly change your day-to-day experience if you properly incorporate it into your life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoga is commonly seen as an alternative medicine practice and is even sometimes recommended to different age groups as a way to improve their health. When it\u2019s used in conjunction with conventional medicine, the physical and psychological benefits of yoga can be impressive <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oapub.org\/edu\/index.php\/ejep\/article\/view\/1761\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2).\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Somatic_Yoga\"><\/span><b>What Is Somatic Yoga?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When referring to \u2018somatic\u2019 work, we\u2019re typically referring to bodywork or any type of practice that involves body-mind connections and hands-on work or movement of the body. When referring to somatic yoga, we\u2019re talking about a type of yoga that emphasizes moving the body in a way that focuses on mind-body connection but also moving the body in a way that promotes the release of trauma and tension the body may be holding onto <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proquest.com\/scholarly-journals\/somatic-practices-dance-global-influences\/docview\/195922845\/se-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(3).<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you participate in somatic yoga, you focus on voluntary relaxation of the muscles and when these releases take place, it helps to lower the body\u2019s cortisol levels <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1177\/1534735419850627\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(4).<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cortisol is best known as the stress hormone, and high levels of it in the body can cause inflammation, sleep disturbances, and other physical and mental side effects. By incorporating somatic yoga practices into your wellness routine, you\u2019re enhancing body awareness and promoting the release of tension, which has a multitude of health benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe: Meditation &amp; Sleep app can help you transmute stress into serenity, pull you up from the doldrums, free your mind from the cares and worries of the world, quell racing thoughts and infuse you with tranquility! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=somatic_yoga_benefits\">Start using it now and change your life <\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Benefits_of_Somatic_Yoga\"><\/span><b>What Are the Benefits of Somatic Yoga?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many benefits of somatic yoga and the more time you spend doing it, the more benefits you\u2019re likely to experience. While there are physical health benefits, somatic yoga is also well-known for the mental health benefits it provides.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Increase_Movement_Efficiency_and_Flexibility\"><\/span><b>Can Increase Movement Efficiency and Flexibility<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoga places a lot of focus on slow and controlled movements and tends to incorporate breathwork and mental focus into the movement patterns. Unlike traditional exercise and movement, yoga focuses less on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-for-strength\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">building strength <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and endurance and more on the stretching of muscles and the release of tension from within them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As somatic yoga movement is so subtle, it can lengthen muscles and release tension from your joints, which can ultimately lead to the ability to move more efficiently and with more flexibility than you may have had before you incorporated somatic yoga into your routine <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4728955\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(5).<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You may also experience increased balance (6).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"May_Help_Reduce_Chronic_Pain\"><\/span><b>May Help Reduce Chronic Pain<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximately 20% of people worldwide suffer from chronic pain, which can be both physically and mentally debilitating. Chronic pain can impact your ability to sleep, work, travel, and enjoy activities with friends and family. It can also prevent you from engaging in physical activity, which can have detrimental effects on your physical health. One of the worst things about chronic pain is that it can be challenging to come up with a successful pain management plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily, including somatic practices such as yoga in your pain management plan can have a profound impact. This is because somatic yoga helps you connect with your body by improving self-awareness and helping create a better understanding of the sensations you experience, which can reduce your perception of pain <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/journals\/psychology\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyg.2020.620381\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(6).<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By gaining a better understanding of how your body works and developing a strong mind-body connection, the way you experience pain can be altered and ultimately present itself in less intense ways. Somatic yoga also helps release tension through the body, which is also known to be a source of discomfort.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=somatic_yoga_benefits\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/7-5.png\" alt=\"somatic yoga benefits\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Promotes_Relaxation_Which_Can_Reduce_Stress_Levels\"><\/span><b>Promotes Relaxation, Which Can Reduce Stress Levels<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The practice of yoga has been proven to reduce distress. The focus somatic yoga places on breathing while <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-yoga-routine\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">relaxing your muscles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been proven to be effective for improving your mental state. This practice can promote feelings of well-being, ultimately bringing your body into a calm mental state <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ijpp.com\/IJPP%20archives\/2012_56_3_%20July%20-%20Sep\/IJPP_2012_Vol_56_3_Final.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(7).<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, when you participate in somatic yoga, you\u2019re allowing yourself to focus on how your mind and body work together and taking the time to release any built-up tension you may be carrying in your body. Allowing this release of tension can trigger a decrease in cortisol levels, which can be responsible for feelings of stress and also negatively impact sleep and eating behavior <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1177\/1534735419850627\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(4).<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Encourages_the_Healing_of_Trauma\"><\/span><b>Encourages the Healing of Trauma<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trauma is something many people in society have experienced and are holding onto, even if they\u2019re not conscious of it. Luckily, practices such as somatic yoga can help initiate the healing process of unresolved trauma. Participating in yoga has been proven to reduce autonomic sympathetic nervous system responses (think stress response), which are often triggered when associations to trauma are presented <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/meridian.allenpress.com\/ijyt\/article-abstract\/26\/1\/21\/137895\/How-Yoga-Helps-Heal-Interpersonal-Trauma\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(8).\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As yoga can help reduce your stress response when triggered by a memory or feeling related to past trauma, this can lead to less need to engage in unhealthy coping behaviors\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/meridian.allenpress.com\/ijyt\/article-abstract\/26\/1\/21\/137895\/How-Yoga-Helps-Heal-Interpersonal-Trauma\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(8).<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Unhealthy coping behaviors are one of the biggest struggles people have in relation to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/28-day-somatic-exercise-for-trauma-relief\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unresolved trauma.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When you can engage in healthy coping responses rather than unhealthy ones, this encourages the healing process and can improve your overall well-being and promote emotional healing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-healing-techniques\/ \"><i>Somatic Healing Techniques: A Holistic Approach to Physical and Emotional Recovery<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Purpose_of_Somatic_Yoga\"><\/span><b>What Is the Purpose of Somatic Yoga?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many purposes for practicing somatic yoga. Most people who choose to do somatic yoga hope to experience some type of benefits from it. They may be doing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-for-weight-loss\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">somatic yoga for weight loss,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> trauma healing, relaxation, mitigation of chronic pain, or for many other reasons. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/list-of-somatic-exercises\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic exercises,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stretching, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-movement-exercises\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">movement therapy,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and yoga can all help improve your mental and physical health when done correctly and regularly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When doing somatic yoga, the purpose is to truly focus on the movements and connect how your body feels with what your mind is experiencing. Establishing this connection may help you increase your body awareness and improve things such as your sleep routine, flexibility, and emotional awareness.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Traditional_vs_Somatic_Yoga\"><\/span><b>Traditional vs Somatic Yoga<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional and somatic yoga share many of the same benefits and for the most part, all yoga has some somatic benefits. Both types of yoga are typically done by bringing the body into a calming state and involve focused movements. Each style of yoga has its own distinct approach, so while they share some of the same benefits, they do have their differences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wall-yoga-poses\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional yoga<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is more focused on practices that evolved from ancient India and is quite holistic. It typically integrates various postures, a specific type of breath work, meditation, and certain ethical guidelines. Ultimately, the main goal of this type of yoga is to clear your mind, grow on a spiritual level, and improve your physical health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, somatic yoga is more modern and focuses on how the body moves and how you experience the body from within. During somatic yoga routines, the goal is to make a strong mind-body connection and be aware of any sensations you may experience and the way your body moves. The ultimate goal is to release tension and improve the way your body moves <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/books\/edition\/Somatic_Practice_in_Yoga_Therapy\/YAujEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;dq=What+are+the+Benefits+of+Somatic+Yoga%3F&amp;pg=PP1&amp;printsec=frontcover\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(9).<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=somatic_yoga_benefits\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/6-2.png\" alt=\"somatic yoga benefits\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Type_of_Yoga_Is_Best_for_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Which Type of Yoga Is Best for Weight Loss?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing yoga isn\u2019t typically the top priority when it comes to weight loss, but if you want to try somatic yoga for weight loss purposes, it may be beneficial. Doing somatic yoga is unlikely to burn a lot of calories or help you build a lot of muscle, but it can improve your overall well-being.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/essential-oil-blends-for-sleep\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleep better <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and are less stressed (both of which are potential benefits of somatic yoga), this will likely have a positive impact on your physical health <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/d1wqtxts1xzle7.cloudfront.net\/39682636\/Weight_Reduction_In_Obese_Population-libre.pdf?1446648415=&amp;response-content-disposition=inline%3B+filename%3DWeight_Reduction_In_Obese_Population.pdf&amp;Expires=1722546734&amp;Signature=TRqxqci0ayI1R7qiPJCGUhookyTVDBDPHiATHECkLKc-d0UYy7UMBIUJ-mCWjHuuuPoKGTCKu6N6KIO3mzR~TGiU0ahSqnx4uxRXMQ1Z4b5IYdHmsfkcqtkB34RIUHw6dH79G7fgyuqArG2EBdLrXB~BQ-WYpk90sP7AZNc9KzZW9lmMYV5i9UJsIDlfIGcuYRdNXf9YrO5-C69BHye1f0v32fRsppsGGTpUblJ5zJmfjfFAbbW5560rQUz2vajORbPFwnh5n--~sVvBvx~BVAU~dC4-gdcvp9EdzRYDAOz4E-1R7MdzGgEAsXPGKKywLxQk6qsWpcY-4GfTmSGM5w__&amp;Key-Pair-Id=APKAJLOHF5GGSLRBV4ZA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(10).<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you\u2019re well-rested and not stressed, then chances are that you will be less likely to overeat and more likely to engage in physical activity, which can ultimately help with weight loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Whether you want to learn how to exit the spiral of self-harming behavior, overcome anxiety, cure insomnia or simply give yourself the time and space to bliss out and soak up the moment of complete peace and quiet &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=somatic_yoga_benefits\">BetterMe: Meditation &amp; Sleep app is exactly the tool for that <\/a>! If you don\u2019t take care of number one, who will?<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Some_Somatic_Yoga_Poses\"><\/span><b>What Are Some Somatic Yoga Poses?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic yoga poses tend to focus on movements that are gentle in nature and involve being mindful and aware of the sensations your body is experiencing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of somatic yoga poses include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Child\u2019s pose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leg slides<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Butterfly hug<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supine twist<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pigeon pose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy baby pose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cat-cow<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bridge pose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cobra pose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seated neck rolls<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-dance\/\"><i>Somatic Dance: Liberation through Expression and Movement<\/i><\/a><i><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=somatic_yoga_benefits\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/21-2.png\" alt=\"somatic yoga benefits\" \/><\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_somatic_yoga_worth_it\"><\/span><strong>Is somatic yoga worth it?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. If you want to improve your mental and physical well-being, then trying somatic yoga is free, easy, and unlikely to have any negative consequences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_lose_weight_with_somatic_yoga\"><\/span><strong>Can you lose weight with somatic yoga?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing somatic yoga can positively impact your mental and physical well-being, which can cause a decrease in unhealthy behaviors and an increase in beneficial behaviors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_somatic_yoga_the_same_as_restorative_yoga\"><\/span><strong>Is somatic yoga the same as restorative yoga?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. They share some of the same ideas and movements, but <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/restorative-yoga-poses\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">restorative yoga<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is focused on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/betterme-meditation-sleep\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">promoting rest and relaxation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while somatic yoga is more focused on injury recovery and an improved mental state.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_relaxing_yoga_called\"><\/span><strong>What is the most relaxing yoga called?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different people find different types of yoga to be the most relaxing. Many people feel that restorative yoga is the most relaxing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=somatic_yoga_benefits\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2-4.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic yoga can have many benefits when it comes to your physical and mental wellness. Due to its ability to help release tension and encourage a stronger mind-body connection, somatic yoga can improve many aspects of your life. 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