{"id":55660,"date":"2023-10-13T12:54:09","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T12:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=55660"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"somatic-practices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/","title":{"rendered":"Somatic Practices: What They Are and How They Work"},"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:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#What_are_Somatic_Practices\" >What are Somatic Practices?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#What_Are_The_4_Somatic_Practices\" >What Are The 4 Somatic Practices?<\/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:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Somatic-based_Therapy\" >Somatic-based Therapy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Somatic_Bodywork\" >Somatic Bodywork<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Somatic_Movement\" >Somatic Movement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Somatic_Breathwork\" >Somatic Breathwork<\/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:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#What_Is_an_Example_of_a_Somatic_Practice_Technique\" >What Is an Example of a Somatic Practice Technique?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Somatic-Based_Therapy_Practices\" >Somatic-Based Therapy Practices<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Emotional_Freedom_Technique_EFT\" >Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Eye_Movement_Desensitisation_and_Reprocessing_EMDR\" >Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Focusing\" >Focusing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Reichian_TherapyOrgone_Therapy\" >Reichian Therapy\/Orgone Therapy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Somatic_Experiencing%C2%AE\" >Somatic Experiencing\u00ae<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Tension_and_Trauma_Releasing_Exercises_TRE%C2%AE\" >Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE\u00ae)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Somatic_Bodywork_Techniques\" >Somatic Bodywork Techniques<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Body-Mind_Centering%C2%AE\" >Body-Mind Centering\u00ae<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Bodywork_and_Somatic_Education_BASE%E2%84%A2\" >Bodywork and Somatic Education (BASE)\u2122<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Neurokinetic_Therapy%C2%AE\" >Neurokinetic Therapy\u00ae<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Rolfing%C2%AE_Structural_Integration\" >Rolfing\u00ae Structural Integration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Rosen_Method_Bodywork\" >Rosen Method Bodywork<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Somatic_Movement_and_Dance_Practices\" >Somatic Movement and Dance Practices<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Alexander_Technique\" >Alexander Technique<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Functional_Integration%C2%AE_Feldenkrais_Method%C2%AE\" >Functional Integration\u00ae (Feldenkrais Method\u00ae)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Awareness_Through_Movement%C2%AE_Feldenkrais_Method\" >Awareness Through Movement\u00ae (Feldenkrais Method)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Contact_Improvisation\" >Contact Improvisation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Continuum_Movement%C2%AE\" >Continuum Movement\u00ae<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Hanna_Somatics\" >Hanna Somatics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Skinner_Releasing_Technique%E2%84%A2\" >Skinner Releasing Technique\u2122<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Somatic_Expression%C2%AE\" >Somatic Expression\u00ae<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Somatic_Breathwork_Techniques\" >Somatic Breathwork Techniques<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Conscious_Connected_Breathing_CCB\" >Conscious Connected Breathing (CCB)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Biodynamic_Breathwork\" >Biodynamic Breathwork<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Rebirthing_Breathwork\" >Rebirthing Breathwork<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Integrative_Breathwork\" >Integrative Breathwork<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Pranayama_Yogic_Breath\" >Pranayama (Yogic Breath)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Wim_Hof_Method\" >Wim Hof Method<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Is_mindfulness_a_somatic_practice\" >Is mindfulness a somatic practice?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#Is_yoga_a_somatic_therapy\" >Is yoga a somatic therapy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#What_are_the_5_channels_of_somatic_experiencing\" >What are the 5 channels of somatic experiencing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#How_do_you_release_anxiety_somatically\" >How do you release anxiety somatically?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-practices\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Becoming out of touch with who you are can happen more easily than many people might think. When you&#8217;re focused on outward appearances, the demands of daily life, and societal pressures, your inner self can be neglected. This is exactly what Thomas Hanna, a renowned somatic educator, highlighted when he said: &#8220;Soma is the living body experienced from within.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=somatic_practices&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1-5.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-6]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-6]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R7C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=somatic_practices\" 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;\">Think of somatic practices as a way of reconnecting with your body and tapping into its innate wisdom. Somatic practices encompass a variety of techniques that involve mindful movement, breathwork, and body awareness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pioneers in the field came up with specific systems such as the Feldenkrais method, Alexander technique, and body-mind centering, each of which offers a unique approach to somatic awareness and healing. By incorporating these practices into your wellness routine, you can cultivate a deeper sense of self-awareness, release muscle tension, improve posture, and alleviate chronic pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s everything you need to know about somatic practices and how you can use them for wellness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Somatic_Practices\"><\/span><b>What are Somatic Practices?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic practices are a group of body-centered activities that help individuals reconnect with their bodies to promote health, well-being, and body awareness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These practices are based on the understanding that the mind and body are not separate entities but rather a unified system in which each part interacts with and influences the other in profound ways.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic practices involve a variety of techniques and exercises that focus on internal physical perception and experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather than treating the body as an object that is to be trained or fixed, these practices encourage individuals to explore their internal sensations and movement patterns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This involves tuning into the body\u2019s signals, noticing areas of tension or discomfort, and using mindful movement and breathwork to release blockages and restore balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ultimate goal is the cultivation of somatic awareness, which is a heightened consciousness of the physical body and its relationship with the mind, space, and the environment around it. Furthermore, it&#8217;s about recognizing the body as a source of wisdom and insight and a tool for personal growth and transformation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to reach into the deep crevices of your mind, take yourself out of the mental loop, regain balance, infuse yourself with optimism, and cultivate compassion &#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_practices\">BetterMe: Meditation &amp; Sleep app is exactly what you need! <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_4_Somatic_Practices\"><\/span><b>What Are The 4 Somatic Practices?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic-based therapy, somatic bodywork, somatic movement, and somatic breathwork are four broad categories of somatic practices. In each of these categories, there are numerous specific practices and modalities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Somatic-based_Therapy\"><\/span><b>Somatic-based Therapy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic-based therapy integrates both bodily and psychological processes. It recognizes that our physical bodies and our minds are intertwined, with each influencing the other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This approach suggests that by connecting with our bodies, we can uncover deeper layers of our emotions, attitudes, and thoughts. Examples of somatic practices in this category include bioenergetics and Hakomi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bioenergetics (a therapeutic technique) involves integrating bodily functions to relieve physical tension linked to emotional distress. At the same time, Hakomi integrates principles of Eastern philosophy, primarily Buddhism and Taoism, and other body-centric concepts such as mindfulness that utilize body sensations, emotions, and thoughts to access and transform deeply ingrained, unconscious patterns.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic-based therapy can be particularly useful in cases of trauma recovery and it releases distressing emotions that are linked to the traumatic event and<a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lower-cortisol-fast\/\"> lower cortisol<\/a> levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8276649\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Somatic_Bodywork\"><\/span><b>Somatic Bodywork<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic bodywork encompasses a range of modalities that use hands-on techniques to improve bodily function and promote wellness. Techniques such as massage, touch, and manipulation are used for releasing tension, improving circulation, and restoring body balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specific practices in this category include Rolfing, a form of deep tissue bodywork that realigns the body&#8217;s structural balance through muscle and fascia manipulation, and craniosacral therapy, which uses gentle touching to empower the client to recognize or release blockages or tension, particularly in the central nervous system, and improve overall health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/what_does_craniosacral_therapy_do\/article.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rolf.org\/rolfing.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic bodywork can be particularly beneficial for stress management, with <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-exercises\/\">somatic exercises<\/a> for stress being a key component.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=somatic_practices\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-55664\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/41-1024x576.png\" alt=\"somatic practices examples\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/41.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/41-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/41.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/41-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/41.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Somatic_Movement\"><\/span><b>Somatic Movement<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic movement involves practices that use movement and bodily sensation to foster bodily awareness, improve physical capacity, and release tension. These exercises are often used in dancing and performing arts for improving body flexibility, strength, and coordination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of somatic movement practices include the Feldenkrais method, which uses gentle movements to improve body function and ease of movement, and the Alexander technique, which can improve posture by focusing on sensory awareness, self-perception, and conscious movement, teaching people to move more efficiently.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Somatic_Breathwork\"><\/span><b>Somatic Breathwork<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic breathwork refers to practices that use conscious and intentional control of breathing to induce relaxation, manage stress, and improve mental and physical health. Breathwork can have numerous health benefits, including lowering cortisol, the body&#8217;s main stress hormone (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41598-022-27247-y\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of somatic breathwork include holotropic breathwork (HB), which uses controlled rapid breathing to induce altered states of consciousness for self-exploration and healing, and transformational breathwork, which aims to integrate the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporating these practices into your wellness routine can result in massive benefits. For those who are interested, an abundance of resources, including somatic exercises pdf, is available online to guide beginners through the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/28-day-somatic-exercise-for-trauma-relief\/\"><i>28-Day Somatic Exercise for Trauma Relief<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_an_Example_of_a_Somatic_Practice_Technique\"><\/span><b>What Is an Example of a Somatic Practice Technique?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One example of a somatic practice technique is the fascial release technique (FRT). FRT involves using slow, gentle, and intentional movements to release tension in the body&#8217;s fascia or connective tissue to restore postural and functional integrity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bodyworkmovementtherapies.com\/article\/S1360-8592(10)00149-X\/fulltext\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This can help reduce pain and improve flexibility. It also helps activate the body&#8217;s parasympathetic nervous system, which induces relaxation and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-yoga-for-stress-relief\/\">reduces stress<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/medicine-and-dentistry\/myofascial-release\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s now take a look at other techniques that fall under the four categories discussed above.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Somatic-Based_Therapy_Practices\"><\/span><b>Somatic-Based Therapy Practices<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Emotional_Freedom_Technique_EFT\"><\/span><b>Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EFT, which is often referred to as &#8220;tapping&#8221;, involves self-stimulating certain acupressure points while thinking about sensations of the body or distressing thoughts\/feelings. It was originated by Gary Craig in the 1990s and is believed to help reduce negative emotional responses and promote psychological healing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eye_Movement_Desensitisation_and_Reprocessing_EMDR\"><\/span><b>Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developed by psychologist Francine Shapiro in 1987, EMDR is a psychotherapy that incorporates elements of somatic therapy. EMDR utilizes bilateral eye movement, touch, or auditory cues to help process and make sense of unresolved traumatic memories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/ptsd-guideline\/treatments\/eye-movement-reprocessing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focusing\"><\/span><b>Focusing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focusing was introduced by Eugene Gendlin in the 1960s and is a person-centered therapy that involves paying attention to the &#8220;felt sense&#8221;, a bodily sensation that carries important information about our emotions and what we must do in order to heal (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.academia.edu\/47974326\/Inside_Out_Focusing_as_a_Therapeutic_Modality?auto=download\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reichian_TherapyOrgone_Therapy\"><\/span><b>Reichian Therapy\/Orgone Therapy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This therapy was developed by Wilhelm Reich in the early 20th century and it focuses on releasing physical tensions that have been stored in the body and are believed to be blocking the natural flow of life energy, or &#8220;orgone&#8221; (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/237676251_The_History_and_Development_of_Body-Psychotherapy_The_American_Legacy_of_Wilhelm_Reich1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Somatic_Experiencing%C2%AE\"><\/span><b>Somatic Experiencing\u00ae<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Created by Peter Levine, this body-mind approach aims to relieve and resolve the \u201ctrapped\u201d emotions that are linked to experiencing a traumatic event by increasing internal awareness (interoceptive, proprioceptive, and kinesthetic sensations) and promoting overall well-being (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8276649\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tension_and_Trauma_Releasing_Exercises_TRE%C2%AE\"><\/span><b>Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE\u00ae)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TRE\u00ae was developed by David Berceli and is a mind-body therapy that utilizes a series of exercises that are designed to help the body release deep muscular patterns of stress and tension (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/traumaprevention.com\/what-is-tre\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Somatic_Bodywork_Techniques\"><\/span><b>Somatic Bodywork Techniques<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Body-Mind_Centering%C2%AE\"><\/span><b>Body-Mind Centering\u00ae<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen founded this method that involves hands-on re-patterning of the body\u2019s structure, in addition to movement exercises, as a means of promoting balance and facilitating a deeper understanding of the body-mind connection (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bodymindcentering.com\/about\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bodywork_and_Somatic_Education_BASE%E2%84%A2\"><\/span><b>Bodywork and Somatic Education (BASE)\u2122<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BASE was developed by Dave Berger and is a hands-on approach that uses touch, awareness, and movement to create improved postural alignment and ease of motion. It can also be combined with psychotherapy for resolving traumatic memories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/daveberger.net\/base\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Neurokinetic_Therapy%C2%AE\"><\/span><b>Neurokinetic Therapy\u00ae<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Created by David Weinstock, neurokinetic therapy is a corrective movement system that addresses the causes of dysfunctional movement patterns (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/neurokinetictherapy.com\/2009\/07\/24\/what-is-neurokinetic-therapy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rolfing%C2%AE_Structural_Integration\"><\/span><b>Rolfing\u00ae Structural Integration<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developed by Ida P. Rolf in the 1940s, Rolfing is a form of hands-on bodywork and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/movement-training\/\">movement training<\/a> that helps align the body\u2019s structure and improve posture and movement through muscle and fascia manipulation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rolf.org\/rolfing.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rosen_Method_Bodywork\"><\/span><b>Rosen Method Bodywork<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This approach was founded by Marion Rosen and uses gentle, direct touch to identify muscle tension and promote relaxation and emotional awareness (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/roseninstitute.net\/about\/about-rosen-method\/bodywork\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Somatic_Movement_and_Dance_Practices\"><\/span><b>Somatic Movement and Dance Practices<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alexander_Technique\"><\/span><b>Alexander Technique<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founded by Frederick Matthias Alexander in the late 19th century, this technique helps retrain habitual patterns of movement to improve posture, reduce muscular tension, and enhance overall well-being (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1876382021000895\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Functional_Integration%C2%AE_Feldenkrais_Method%C2%AE\"><\/span><b>Functional Integration\u00ae (Feldenkrais Method\u00ae)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Feldenkrais method was developed by Moshe Feldenkrais in the mid-20th century with the aim of improving body-mind connection and overall human functioning by increasing self-awareness through graceful and efficient movement (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S1360859208002052\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Awareness_Through_Movement%C2%AE_Feldenkrais_Method\"><\/span><b>Awareness Through Movement\u00ae (Feldenkrais Method)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this practice, students are guided through a sequence of movements to learn how their body moves and to improve overall function (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S1360859208002052\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_Improvisation\"><\/span><b>Contact Improvisation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developed in the 1970s by Steve Paxton and others, contact improvisation is a dance technique where points of physical contact provide the starting point for exploration through movement improvisation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.openedition.org\/rbep\/1272\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=somatic_practices\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-55665\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/7-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"somatic exercises pdf\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/7-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/7-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/7-2.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/7-2-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/7-2.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Continuum_Movement%C2%AE\"><\/span><b>Continuum Movement\u00ae<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuum movement was founded by Emilie Conrad and is a dynamic form of meditation and movement therapy involving sound, breath, and movement explorations (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/continuummovement.com\/mission-value-statements\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hanna_Somatics\"><\/span><b>Hanna Somatics<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developed by Thomas Hanna, this method involves slow, deliberate movements to increase body awareness, improve motor control, and redefine the sense of bodily self (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9555036\/#ref6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skinner_Releasing_Technique%E2%84%A2\"><\/span><b>Skinner Releasing Technique\u2122<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This approach was created by Joan Skinner and combines imagery, movement, and hands-on partner studies to facilitate ease of movement, technical mastery, and creative expression (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.skinnerreleasing.com\/aboutsrt.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Somatic_Expression%C2%AE\"><\/span><b>Somatic Expression\u00ae<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jamie McHugh developed this method that combines contemporary dance, bodywork, and mindfulness to cultivate body awareness and creativity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somaticexpression.com\/somatic_expression.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019ve dipped your toes in meditation before but couldn\u2019t sit through a session because of all the thoughts buzzing in your head, impulses snatching away control or all the overwhelming feelings that start bubbling up the minute you sink into the silence, it\u2019s only because you didn\u2019t have the right guidance. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=somatic_practices\">Start using BetterMe: Meditation &amp; Sleep <\/a> app and watch your life transform!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Somatic_Breathwork_Techniques\"><\/span><b>Somatic <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/breathwork-techniques\/\">Breathwork Techniques<\/a><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conscious_Connected_Breathing_CCB\"><\/span><b>Conscious Connected Breathing (CCB)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This practice involves maintaining a conscious, continuous breath, typically in and out through the nose. The aim of this deep, rhythmic breathing technique is to cultivate awareness of the connection between the body and mind and to promote relaxation and emotional release (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s12144-023-05119-6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biodynamic_Breathwork\"><\/span><b>Biodynamic Breathwork<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developed by Giten Tonkov, the biodynamic breathwork and trauma release system combines elements of breathing, movement, sound, touch, emotion, and meditation. It aims to release tension that is held in the body and help individuals reconnect with their true selves (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/learn-about-therapy\/types\/breathwork\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rebirthing_Breathwork\"><\/span><b>Rebirthing Breathwork<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founded by Leonard Orr, rebirthing breathwork involves connected and continuous breathing with no break between inhaling and exhaling. The aim of this is to release unconscious physical and emotional tension, which leads to an increased sense of well-being (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/329258550_Rebirthing-Breathwork_activation_of_the_autonomic_nervous_system_and_psychophysiological_defenses\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Integrative_Breathwork\"><\/span><b>Integrative Breathwork<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This therapeutic process uses breathing for accessing and exploring different states of consciousness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was developed by Jacqueline A. Small and integrates insights from modern consciousness research and transpersonal psychology. It can lead to deep emotional release and spiritual growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pranayama_Yogic_Breath\"><\/span><b>Pranayama (Yogic Breath)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an ancient Indian practice that is focused on controlling breathing to balance the body&#8217;s energy flows. Pranayama exercises can vary greatly in technique, but all of them aim to improve physical and mental well-being (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7336946\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wim_Hof_Method\"><\/span><b>Wim Hof Method<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developed by Wim Hof, aka &#8220;The Iceman&#8221;, this method uses breathing, cold therapy, and commitment to help you connect more deeply with your body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It includes a specific breathing technique\u2014similar to tummo (inner fire) meditation and pranayama\u2014that aims to stimulate the vagus nerve, increase oxygen in the blood and brain, reduce stress, and increase physical performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Wim Hof method promotes resilience by intentionally challenging the body and mind to adapt to stressful stimuli (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/356727778_The_Cognitive_Psychological_and_Physical_Effects_of_Wim_Hof's_Breathing_Method_An_Exploratory_Study\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-exercises\/\"><i>10 Somatic Exercises To Release Pent-Up Emotions<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_mindfulness_a_somatic_practice\"><\/span><b>Is mindfulness a somatic practice?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, mindfulness can be considered to be a somatic practice. It involves increasing awareness of the body, its sensations, and its movement, which are key aspects of somatic practices.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_yoga_a_somatic_therapy\"><\/span><b>Is yoga a somatic therapy?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While yoga is not typically classified as a somatic therapy, it shares many characteristics with somatic practices. Yoga promotes body awareness, conscious movement, and the connection between mind and body. Some yoga practitioners also incorporate somatic elements in their approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_5_channels_of_somatic_experiencing\"><\/span><b>What are the 5 channels of somatic experiencing?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-experiencing\/\">Somatic experiencing<\/a>\u00ae utilizes a \u2018bottom-up\u2019 approach by using five channels, or pathways, through which the body can release \u2018trapped\u2019 emotions that are linked to experiencing a traumatic event (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyg.2015.00093\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These channels are sensation, imagery, behavior, affect, and meaning.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_release_anxiety_somatically\"><\/span><b>How do you release anxiety somatically?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic practices for anxiety release include mindful breathing exercises, guided body scans, progressive muscle relaxation (PMR), and embodied movement practices such as yoga or tai chi. These practices help ground the individual, bring awareness to physical sensations, and regulate the nervous system.<\/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 practices are powerful tools for self-care, personal growth, and improved physical and mental well-being. Whether you are looking to improve your movement skills or simply reduce stress, there is a somatic practice that can help you achieve your goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the right guidance from a qualified practitioner, these practices can be used to help you reach new heights of health and vitality<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=somatic_practices&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2-4.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-6]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-6]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R7C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=somatic_practices\" 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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Becoming out of touch with who you are can happen more easily than many people might think. 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