{"id":66451,"date":"2024-10-17T10:15:43","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T10:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=66451"},"modified":"2024-10-17T12:25:14","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T12:25:14","slug":"somatic-workout-for-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-workout-for-women\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Somatic Workouts for Women"},"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-workout-for-women\/#What_Is_the_Truth_About_Somatic_Workouts_for_Women\" >What Is the Truth About Somatic Workouts for Women?<\/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-workout-for-women\/#Is_Somatic_Exercise_Evidence-Based\" >Is Somatic Exercise Evidence-Based?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-workout-for-women\/#What_Is_an_Example_of_a_Somatic_Workout_for_Women\" >What Is an Example of a Somatic Workout for Women?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-workout-for-women\/#Somatic_Exercises_for_Weight_Loss\" >Somatic Exercises for Weight Loss<\/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-workout-for-women\/#Somatic_Exercises_to_Release_Trauma\" >Somatic Exercises to Release Trauma<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-workout-for-women\/#What_Are_the_Criticisms_of_Somatic_Experiencing\" >What Are the Criticisms of Somatic Experiencing?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-workout-for-women\/#Somatic_Exercises_for_Belly_Fat\" >Somatic Exercises for Belly Fat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-workout-for-women\/#Somatic_Exercises_for_Women_over_40\" >Somatic Exercises for Women over 40<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-workout-for-women\/#Somatic_Exercises_for_Plus-Size_Women\" >Somatic Exercises for Plus-Size Women<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-workout-for-women\/#How_Do_I_Start_Somatic_Exercise\" >How Do I Start Somatic Exercise?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-workout-for-women\/#What_Is_a_Somatic_Workout_Plan_for_Women\" >What Is a Somatic Workout Plan for Women?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-workout-for-women\/#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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-workout-for-women\/#Is_Pilates_a_somatic_workout\" >Is Pilates a somatic workout?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-workout-for-women\/#Is_yoga_a_somatic_workout\" >Is yoga a somatic workout?<\/a><\/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-workout-for-women\/#Do_somatic_exercises_release_trauma\" >Do somatic exercises release trauma?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-workout-for-women\/#Is_it_normal_to_feel_tired_after_somatic_exercise\" >Is it normal to feel tired after somatic exercise?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-workout-for-women\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic exercises have been gaining popularity as a holistic, simple, and effective way for women to deepen their mind-body connection. Women often live busy lives of multi-tasking and juggling many things, whether it\u2019s a full-time job, managing a home, taking care of kids, or all of the above.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><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=Best_Diet_Shakes_For_Weight_Loss\" 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>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women often deal with a lot of stress. Stress gets trapped in the body when unresolved emotions and tension accumulate in the muscles and nervous system, manifesting as physical discomfort, pain, or chronic health issues. And truthfully, many women struggle to de-stress their lives, and instead of relieving it, they push it aside.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, with the craziness of life, sometimes we women forget to prioritize our mental well-being. Pushing aside stress can lead to bigger issues, but somatic exercises can help women relieve stress and focus on the connection between mind and body, improving their mental well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the interest in somatic exercise grows, so does the curiosity: what exactly is a somatic workout, and how does it benefit women specifically? In this blog, we will look at somatic exercises for women, how to do them, and what benefits they have for women of all ages.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Truth_About_Somatic_Workouts_for_Women\"><\/span><b>What Is the Truth About Somatic Workouts for Women?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Truthfully, somatic exercises for women can be an incredible way to relieve stress and improve mental focus. These exercises are gentle, mindful movements that focus on increasing body awareness, releasing tension, and improving the mind-body connection. These exercises help individuals tune into their internal sensations, allowing them to process emotions and alleviate stress stored in the body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1047965120300541\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s talk about mental health. Women deal with a lot of stress on top of dealing with the frustrations, emotions, discomfort, and pains of menstruation. Women typically have difficulty finding time to de-stress and focus on themselves (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/5545-women-and-stress\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/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_Workout_For_Women\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-61426\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Somatic_4-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Somatic Workout For Women\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Somatic_4.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Somatic_4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Somatic_4.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Somatic_4-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, somatic exercises are a great avenue for women to focus on their wellness and connect with their bodies in a way that doesn\u2019t take a lot of time and can easily fit into their daily lives, no matter how busy they are. A full somatic workout takes approximately 20\u201340 minutes to complete, but if you\u2019re pressed for time, you can do a quick 5\u201310-minute somatic workout that\u2019s also effective.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic exercises are a way for women to improve their mind-body connection and develop a deeper awareness of their bodily sensations. The more you know your body and its sensations and movements, the better you\u2019ll be able to read what your body needs. For example, you may be able to better determine <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">where<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">why<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your body is stressed and then perform somatic exercises focusing on those areas, ultimately relieving tension and stress, which may improve your sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Read more:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-somatic-therapy\/\">Types of Somatic Therapy: How Different Practices Promote Healing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Somatic_Exercise_Evidence-Based\"><\/span><b>Is Somatic Exercise Evidence-Based?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While more conclusive evidence and studies on the effectiveness of somatic exercises are needed, some smaller studies have yielded conclusive results that these exercises <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">do <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have many benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The findings of a small research study published in 2017 suggest that somatic experiencing can help people address and release the negative emotional effects and symptoms of trauma even if the trauma has been present for <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">years<\/span><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5518443\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(3)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s important to note here that somatic exercises involve mindful movements to enhance body awareness and release tension, while somatic experiencing is a trauma-focused therapy that uses guided awareness of bodily sensations to process and release stored trauma.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another small study in 2013 found evidence that somatic techniques can help reduce fatigue and chronic back pain. In addition, these somatic techniques also help promote bodily and emotional awareness and improve your mood and emotional mindset <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/24000305\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(4)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a 2017 study, a somatic approach can also reduce unwanted emotions and promote a more positive emotional experience by changing your body language <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5594083\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(5)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, despite the need for larger studies, there are smaller studies that show that incorporating somatic exercises into your daily or weekly workout routine truly has benefits that can significantly impact your life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe will keep you laser-focused on your weight loss journey! Nutrient-packed meal plans, fat-blasting workouts, galvanizing challenges and much more. <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Best_Diet_Shakes_For_Weight_Loss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Try using the app<\/a> and see for yourself!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_an_Example_of_a_Somatic_Workout_for_Women\"><\/span><b>What Is an Example of a Somatic Workout for Women?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many somatic exercises that women can do, but we\u2019re going to look at ones that specifically help relieve stress and trauma and help with emotional wellness, weight loss, and targeting belly fat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Somatic_Workout_For_Women\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-60856\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Benefits-of-Somatic-Exercises-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Somatic Workout For Women\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Benefits-of-Somatic-Exercises.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Benefits-of-Somatic-Exercises-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Benefits-of-Somatic-Exercises.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Benefits-of-Somatic-Exercises-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Somatic_Exercises_for_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Somatic Exercises for Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic exercises are usually low-intensity, but they can still be used as a tool for weight loss. Somatic exercises can also help with weight loss by improving sleep, reducing stress, and keeping your cortisol levels under control, which helps prevent emotional overeating that leads to weight gain <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjuniper.com\/blog\/somatic-exercises-for-weight-loss#:~:text=Plus%2C%20by%20reducing%20stress%2C%20improving,emotional%20eating\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(6)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walking is a type of somatic movement that helps you become more aware of your body and mind while you walk, as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-walking\/\"><b>somatic walking<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involves focusing on your <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inner experience<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This means focusing on what your body is feeling as you move, rather than walking for the purpose of burning calories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another type of somatic exercise for weight loss is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-somatic-exercise\/\"><b>somatic dancing<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This focuses on the body\u2019s movements, sensations, and feelings. This somatic movement helps you get in touch with your internal self and emotions and can help you explore and engage your emotional, physical, and cognitive processes through movements and dance <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iadms.org\/media\/3599\/iadms-resource-paper-somatic-studies-and-dance.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(7)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Somatic dance isn\u2019t choreographed. Instead, it encourages intuitive, freestyle movement. This type of somatic exercise is great for getting your body moving and may help reduce stress and worry, both of which can help with weight management and weight loss when properly managed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Somatic_Exercises_to_Release_Trauma\"><\/span><b>Somatic Exercises to Release Trauma<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes it\u2019s easy for women to push their emotions aside without dealing with them. This can lead to built-up trauma that stores itself in the body, resulting in physical symptoms including headaches, sleep issues, chronic pain, worry, muscle tightness, and more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/psychcentral.com\/health\/how-your-body-remembers-trauma#trauma-and-the-body\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(8)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Using somatic therapy exercises can help the body process trauma by focusing on its sensations and emotions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-exercises-for-distress\/\"><b>Grounding exercises<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a type of somatic therapy exercise that helps release trauma from the body by creating a sense of stability and anchoring you in the present moment through the awareness of sensations around you. One effective grounding exercise involves running cold water over your hands. As the water flows over your skin, focus on the cool, tingling sensation, the temperature change, and the feeling of water moving across each finger, allowing these sensations to bring you back to the here and now <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-grounding-exercises\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(9)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another popular grounding technique is the <\/span>5-4-3-2-1 exercise<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where you consciously identify five things you can see, four things you can touch, three things you can hear, two things you can smell, and one thing you can taste. These exercises help calm the nervous system, promote relaxation, and reduce stress by fully engaging your senses and reconnecting with your body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lpft.nhs.uk\/young-people\/lincolnshire\/about-us\/whats-new\/grounding-activity#:~:text=5%2D4%2D3%2D2%2D1%20grounding%20is%20a,day%20to%20help%20us%20regulate.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic therapy exercises also include somatic experiencing (SE), an approach to healing trauma by addressing the body&#8217;s stress response and nervous system regulation. This approach recognizes that trauma doesn\u2019t just impact the mind, it can also become <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trapped in the body, triggering automatic stress responses such as fight, flight, or freeze<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Somatic experiencing helps release this trauma by focusing on these responses and guiding the individual to tune into their body&#8217;s sensations, gradually releasing stored tension and restoring a sense of safety and balance. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8276649\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(11)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Read more:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-exercises-for-cortisol-belly\/\">Somatic Exercises for Cortisol Belly<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Somatic_Workout_For_Women\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-55413\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/28-day-somatic-exercise-for-trauma-relief-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Somatic Workout For Women\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/28-day-somatic-exercise-for-trauma-relief.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/28-day-somatic-exercise-for-trauma-relief-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/28-day-somatic-exercise-for-trauma-relief.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/28-day-somatic-exercise-for-trauma-relief-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/28-day-somatic-exercise-for-trauma-relief.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Criticisms_of_Somatic_Experiencing\"><\/span><b>What Are the Criticisms of Somatic Experiencing?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While somatic experiencing may sound like an amazing tool for releasing trauma, it has faced some criticism that often comes with holistic approaches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A common criticism of somatic experiencing is that it lacks evidence-based research. However, there is some ongoing research that can verify and prove its validity and effectiveness in releasing trauma and promoting emotional well-being <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8276649\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(11)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Somatic_Exercises_for_Belly_Fat\"><\/span><b>Somatic Exercises for Belly Fat<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Belly fat is often caused by high cortisol levels. At high stress levels, the body releases and overproduces cortisol, which causes fat to be stored in the abdominal area <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16353426\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(12)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Somatic movements can help reduce belly fat by reducing cortisol and stress levels, which helps with weight management (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3184496\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic exercises can help you relieve stress and tension, connect with your body, and regulate your nervous system. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-pelvic-floor\/\"><b>Progressive muscle relaxation<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (PMR) is an effective, easy exercise you can do to help reduce stress and relax the tension in your muscles <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/WHOLEHEALTHLIBRARY\/tools\/progressive-muscle-relaxation.asp#:~:text=What%20It%20Is,like%20in%20this%20body%20part\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(14)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The purpose of this exercise is to identify areas of tension and stress in the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Here&#8217;s a step-by-step guide to how to perform progressive muscle relaxation:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Get comfortable.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sit or lie down in a quiet area in a position that\u2019s comfortable for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Focus on your breathing.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Breathe deeply through your nose, hold for a few seconds, and then exhale slowly through your mouth, concentrating on breathing in while you tense your muscles and exhale as you release them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tense up.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Start at the top of your body and tense up your head and face. Hold the tension for five seconds, and then exhale to release the tense muscles in your face and head.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tense your upper body. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019ve released the tension in your head, move on to the shoulders, upper back, and chest. Once again, hold your breath and tense for five seconds before releasing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Continue downwards. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue tensing and releasing your muscles, working your way down from your head, arms, torso, legs, and feet, holding each tensing and inhaling for five seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Finish strong. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To end, simply tense your whole body at once, hold for five seconds, and then completely relax and release all of your muscles while exhaling. Repeat this process several times until you feel very relaxed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklynsomatictherapy.com\/blog\/somatic-techniques-for-stress-and-anxiety#:~:text=Start%20by%20tensing%20up%20your,upper%20back%2C%20and%20chest%20area.&amp;text=Continue%20this%20process%20moving%20from%20your%20head%20to%20your%20feet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(15)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Somatic_Workout_For_Women\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-60855\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Somatic-Exercises-vs.-Yoga-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Somatic Workout For Women\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Somatic-Exercises-vs.-Yoga.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Somatic-Exercises-vs.-Yoga-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Somatic-Exercises-vs.-Yoga.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Somatic-Exercises-vs.-Yoga-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Somatic_Exercises_for_Women_over_40\"><\/span><b>Somatic Exercises for Women over 40<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic exercises can be helpful for menopausal women as they can alleviate the irritating symptoms that accompany this transition. Menopause symptoms often include brain fog, hot flashes, night sweats that result in poor sleep, and mood swings. So you may be wondering, how can somatic exercises help menopause symptoms?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporating somatic exercises into your daily or weekly routine can alleviate menopause and perimenopause symptoms by reducing stress and helping you focus more on the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">present<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Somatic exercises also regulate the nervous system, which could be beneficial for menopausal women. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elevatetherapywellness.com\/blog\/4-somatic-practices-to-help-regulate-your-nervous-system-in-flight-response#:~:text=Slow%20yoga%20and%20movement%20are,you%2C%20like%20lavender%20essential%20oil\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(16)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Practicing gentle, relaxing somatic exercises can help you get in touch with your emotions and reduce stress, which results in a better night\u2019s sleep\u2014combating the sleep issues that often accompany menopause.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best somatic exercises for women who are dealing with menopausal hot flashes is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-yoga-benefits\/\"><b>somatic yoga<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Hot flashes can be reduced through yoga by incorporating cooling breath techniques and movements that calm the mind and reduce stress. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maturitas.org\/article\/S0378-5122(17)31026-5\/abstract\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(17)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Somatic_Exercises_for_Plus-Size_Women\"><\/span><b>Somatic Exercises for Plus-Size Women<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great somatic exercise for plus-size women is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-breathing-exercises\/\"><b>breath awareness exercise<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This exercise can help steady your breathing, making you feel calmer and less worried. This exercise is a great starting point for beginners and a good prelude to another somatic exercise. By focusing on your breathing and sensations, the breath awareness exercise can calm your mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To start the breath awareness exercise, begin by sitting or lying down in a relaxed state. Close your eyes and feel where your body moves as you breathe in and out. Focus on the feelings and sensations in your nostrils, throat, chest, lungs, and abdominal area. Note the way your body moves\u2014your hips and back\u2014as you breathe in and out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/originalbodywisdom.com\/8-somatic-breathing-exercises-to-do-today\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(18)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The somatic breath awareness exercise is a great way to bring awareness to your breath, reduce stress, and support emotional healing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charliehealth.com\/post\/somatic-breathwork#:~:text=The%20various%20elements%20of%20somatic,of%20past%20trauma\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(19)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Try this beneficial somatic exercise to try to help relax your body and relieve stress!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe will shake off your mental funk, rid you of your energy-zapping habits, and help you sculpt the body of your dreams. Intrigued? <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Best_Diet_Shakes_For_Weight_Loss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hurry up and change your life for the better!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Start_Somatic_Exercise\"><\/span><b>How Do I Start Somatic Exercise?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s the thing about somatic exercises: they\u2019re easy for almost anyone to do, no matter their age, fitness level, or location. You can do somatic exercises in the comfort of your home with no equipment\u2014some exercises can even be done from the comfort of your bed!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An easy place to start with somatic exercise is somatic stretches. By using gentle movements and paying attention to the way your muscles feel in different positions and motions, somatic stretching can release muscle tension <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/fitness\/what-is-somatic-stretching\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(20)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One easy somatic stretch is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-ab-workout\/\"><b>standing awareness exercise<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This helps you bring awareness to your body. To do this exercise, start by standing straight with your feet firmly rooted on the ground, paying special attention to how they grip the floor. Now contract and release the muscles in your feet. Breathe deeply, noticing how your abdominal muscles expand and contract. As you scan your body from top to bottom, notice how each muscle feels and identify any areas of tension.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling overwhelmed by the thought of where to start with somatic exercises, don\u2019t worry. There are plenty of amazing resources out there that help guarantee you have the information and tools you need to create an amazing somatic workout plan. Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/betterme-health-coaching\/id1264546236\">BetterMe app<\/a> for access to invaluable resources, guides, information, and even health coaches to help get you started on your somatic exercise journey.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Somatic_Workout_Plan_for_Women\"><\/span><b>What Is a Somatic Workout Plan for Women?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women may benefit from a somatic workout plan that focuses on reducing stress and improving sleep. In addition, for women dealing with menopause, incorporating somatic yoga to help alleviate hot flashes could be beneficial. While regular yoga focuses on achieving specific poses and physical fitness, somatic yoga is designed to emphasize internal sensations and mindful awareness of movement to deepen the mind-body connection and release tension.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve already looked at several helpful exercises for women to combat stress and poor sleep, release trauma, and reduce menopause symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To recap these exercises, an effective somatic workout plan for women may include a routine of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Somatic Dancing: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get your body moving and help you get in touch with your emotions and feelings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Grounding: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This simple exercise can help release trauma from the body and help you focus on the present.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Progressive Muscle Relaxation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This helps you identify areas of tension in your body so you can focus on addressing and releasing them. In addition, releasing stress also helps improve sleep.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Somatic Yoga: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Menopausal yoga can help reduce hot flashes for women over 40.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Breath Awareness Exercise: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This helps you focus on your breathing, reduce stress, and help with emotional healing.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Standing Awareness Exercise: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a simple exercise that helps bring awareness to your body and helps develop a strong mind-body connection.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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_Workout_For_Women\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-62674 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Somatic_16-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Somatic_16.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Somatic_16-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Somatic_16.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Somatic_16-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Pilates_a_somatic_workout\"><\/span><strong>Is Pilates a somatic workout?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, Pilates can be a somatic workout when it\u2019s practiced with full awareness of both mind and body <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thepilatesstudioinhadley.com\/pilates-and-somatic-movement-education-and-therapy\/#:~:text=Pilates%20can%20be%20practiced%20Somatically,the%20goal%20of%20the%20client\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(21)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_yoga_a_somatic_workout\"><\/span><strong>Is yoga a somatic workout?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, yoga is a somatic exercise when it\u2019s practiced by focusing on your <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">movement<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and noting the sensations in your body, rather than focusing on getting your body into a specific pose <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ekhartyoga.com\/resources\/styles\/yoga-and-somatics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(22)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_somatic_exercises_release_trauma\"><\/span><strong>Do somatic exercises release trauma?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic experiencing is a holistic approach to releasing trauma that is stored in the body. This technique focuses on releasing the emotions and tension associated with trauma in your body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8276649\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_to_feel_tired_after_somatic_exercise\"><\/span><strong>Is it normal to feel tired after somatic exercise?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic exercises often focus on releasing emotions and, sometimes, trauma. As somatic exercises release emotions and stress and relax your body, this can often lead to a feeling of deep relaxation and even feeling tired <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nataliarachel.com\/somatic-therapy-faqs#:~:text=After%20a%20session%2C%20you%20may,tune%20into%20your%20physical%20body\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(23)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/span><\/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=Best_Diet_Shakes_For_Weight_Loss\" 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=\"Summary\"><\/span><b>Summary<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, somatic exercise provides many benefits for women\u2019s holistic well-being. Incorporating somatic workouts into your daily routine can help relieve stress in an easy way and only requires a short amount of time out of your busy life. These exercises also enhance the mind-body connection, which serves to improve mental focus and clarity. In addition, somatic exercise can improve sleep and emotional well-being, release trauma, and help with menopause symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These somatic workouts typically range from 10 to 40 minutes and include exercises such as somatic walking, dancing, breath awareness, grounding, and progressive muscle relaxation, all of which aim to enhance emotional wellness, manage stress, and potentially help with weight loss by regulating cortisol levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, somatic workouts are an amazing approach to fitness and emotional well-being that specifically target women&#8217;s needs, whether you\u2019re aiming to relieve stress, manage your menopause symptoms, or support your emotional healing.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Somatic exercises have been gaining popularity as a holistic, simple, and effective way for women to deepen their mind-body connection. 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Women often live busy lives of multi-tasking and juggling many things, whether it\u2019s a full-time job, managing a home, taking care of kids, or all of the above.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\"><span data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\"><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Women often deal with a lot of stress. Stress gets trapped in the body when unresolved emotions and tension accumulate in the muscles and nervous system, manifesting as physical discomfort, pain, or chronic health issues. And truthfully, many women struggle to de-stress their lives, and instead of relieving it, they push it aside.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">In addition, with the craziness of life, sometimes we women forget to prioritize our mental well-being. 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