Stress lives in the body, not just the mind, and a growing body of research suggests the way we move (or don't) plays a bigger role in regulating anxiety and trauma than most people realize. That's ...

Somatic shaking is trending on social media as a quick way to ease mild stress. Somatic shaking involves a few minutes of fast, energetic, uncoordinated movement like jumping, arm flailing, and foot ...

Somatic exercise stands at the intersection of physical movement and emotional healing, offering a unique pathway to release stored tension and process deeper feelings. Unlike conventional fitness ...

“What are somatic exercises” has become one of the most-searched wellness questions of the year, fueled by social media buzz and a Global Wellness Summit forecast naming nervous system regulation the ...

When you’re full of stress, it feels good to shake it off — especially if you do it in a semi-dramatic way. Imagine flailing your hands after a big meeting or jumping around and dancing out nerves ...

Okay, quick show of hands: who else is finding life just a teensy tiny little bit ~stressful~ right now? From the heavy news cycle to the cost of living crisis, we (and our nervous systems) are all ...

Somatic exercises can come with a lot of benefits, but these are the risks and expert tips you should keep in mind. Dr. Valerie Cholet is a Professor of Kinesiology. She earned her doctorate at Penn ...

There is a common misconception that stress stems and remains in our mind. The reality is a lot different than this. In fact, chronic stress is stored in the body through sustained muscle tension, ...

Somatic exercise is a style of movement where the exerciser focuses on how the movement makes them feel. 1,2 It tends to be slow and thoughtful so that the person doing it has the chance to notice any ...

Do you ever feel your body craving intentional, slow movement instead of a HIIT sweat sesh? Somatic exercises are a great way to get that fill while calming your nervous system (like helping anxiety) ...

Do you ever feel your body craving intentional, slow movement instead of a HIIT sweat sesh? Somatic exercises are a great way to get that fill while calming your nervous system (like helping anxiety) ...

Somatic exercises focus on awareness or perception of physical movements and tap into the mind-body connection to help improve mental health and relieve physical tension. Many of us have felt that ...