Somatic Exercises for Grounding the Nervous System

by Last updated Feb 5, 2025 | Published on Feb 5, 2025

[00:00 – 00:12] Introduction to Somatic Exercises

[00:12 – 00:50] The Importance of Body Awareness

[00:50 – 01:32] Identifying Defensive Responses in the Body

[01:32 – 02:00] How Body Awareness Helps Navigate Stress

[02:00 – 02:38] Preparing for Grounding Exercises

[02:38 – 05:08] Full-Body Sensation Scan

[05:08 – 07:40] Breathing into Areas of Ease and Tension

[07:40 – 10:25] Observing Changes in Body Sensations

[10:25 – 12:43] Waking Up Body Awareness Through Touch

[12:43 – 16:50] Exploring Different Sensory Stimuli

[16:50 – 18:35] Activating the Brain’s Body Map

[18:35 – 21:05] Small Movements for Releasing Tension

[21:05 – 24:00] Grounding with Pressure and Resistance

[24:00 – 26:35] Finding Stability Through Gentle Motion

[26:35 – 29:15] Reconnecting with Breath and Posture

[29:15 – 31:36] Closing Thoughts and Final Reflections

 

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