Somatic exercises are small, gentle movements that you can do either in bed or on the floor. They calm the nervous system and release stress, tension and trauma out of your body.

Through rhythmic movement, body awareness, and release sequences you rewire your brain for regulation and resilience.

It all depends on the service or product you choose, your current nervous system state, and the consistency of your practice at home.

Some people experience results after just one class of somatic exercise, but it generally takes 2-6 months to experience the full desired results, again depending on the other factors at play.

That’s coming soon! I’m in the process of creating an at-home course option that is much more affordable than private classes. You can learn more and sign up for a notification here.

I’m also developing a workbook with lessons and guided journaling to supplement the somatic exercises for those interested in further personal growth, discovery, and development. Stay tuned :)

Somatic exercises don’t require much effort at all, you can even do them in bed! Plus, you only need a few minutes of practice a day for lasting results.

You might find it hard to be consistent at first if that’s common for you, and that’s okay - rest days are important, too!

In time, I’m confident you will start to crave the movements and somatic exercise will naturally become an enjoyable part of your daily routine.

Your nervous system is made up of your brain, spinal cord, and the nerves that innervate the rest of your body (like your muscles and organs). It acts as the communication highway between your mind and body.

It’s not only responsible for your stress response, but its responsible for all the major functions of your body like breathing, digestion, immune function, and even your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and emotions.

When your nervous system is dysregulated, your body and your mind become dysregulated, too.

Some common signs of nervous system dysregulation are:

• Chronic stress, anxiety, depression, overwhelm, irritability, burnout

• A self-critical or negative inner voice

• Feeling sensitive, on edge, or easily triggered

• Difficulty falling or staying asleep, insomnia, nightmares, night sweats

• Stubborn weight around midsection / face

• Frequent emotional overwhelm / outbursts

• Feeling overstimulated easily

• Gastrointestinal issues (IBS, constipation, etc.)

• Autoimmunity

• Attention, focus, mood, or concentration difficulties

• Chronic muscle tension (shoulders, neck, back, jaw, face, etc.)

• Frequent procrastination, finding it hard to get yourself to do things