Unlocking Healing: What's Somatic Exercises & How They Empower Trauma Recovery
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"Deconstructing Wellness: Somatic Exercises Unveiled & Their Impact on Trauma Healing"
Key Points:
- Understanding Somatic Exercises
- The Connection of Somatic Exercises with Trauma Recovery
- Steps to Incorporate Somatic Exercises into Your Life
- Frequently Asked Questions about Somatic Exercises
Understanding Somatic Exercises
Our bodies remember and store emotions. However, we often overlook this critical aspect of our well-being and focus more on our physical health. This is where somatic exercises come into play, embodying a paradigm shift in our approach towards holistic well-being. But, what's somatic exercises?
Often described as part of the "mind-body" exercise category, somatic exercises involve body-centered activities that connect the mind and body as an integral unit. They incorporate elements of mindfulness, body awareness, and movements to help individuals reconnect with their bodies, heal, and manage stress effectively.
Somatic Exercises & Trauma Recovery: The Connection
Now that we understand what somatic exercises are, it's essential to delve deeper and explore their correlation with trauma recovery. Trauma lodges itself not only in the mind but also significantly in the body. Thus, any approach aiming to address and heal trauma must consider its physical manifestations.
Research has shown that performing somatic exercises regularly can gradually enable individuals to release their traumatic experiences "stored" in their bodies. This process promotes self-awareness and leads to improved physical and emotional health. Weeding out trauma from our systems, somatic exercises pave the path for a wholesome healing process.
Blockquote: “The body remembers what the mind forgets. The unconscious mind reveals itself in posture and movement” - Hanna Somatic Education
Steps to Incorporate Somatic Exercises into Your Life
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Acknowledge the Need: Recognize the importance of integrating somatic exercises into your routine. This self-awareness itself is a significant step towards your healing journey.
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Seek Expert Help: Somatic exercises require expert guidance, especially when you're a beginner or dealing with deep-seated trauma. Here at Aura, we provide specialized training programs to facilitate your journey.
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Establish a Routine: Consistency is the key. Somatic exercises bring about a significant change only when incorporated into your daily routine.
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Mindful Practice: Unlike traditional exercises, performing somatics requires an acute sense of mindfulness. This engaged awareness propels the healing process.
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Patience and Persistence: Healing often takes time. While results may not be instant, persistent somatic exercise practice can bring about profound transformations.
FAQs about Somatic Exercises
1. What are some basic somatic exercises that I can start with?
There are several basic somatic exercises you can begin with, such as the Pandiculation exercise, Arch & Flatten, and the Washrag exercise. However, it's always better to start under professional guidance, especially if you're addressing trauma with these exercises.
2. Can somatic exercises replace conventional therapy?
Somatic exercises are not a substitute for conventional therapy. Instead, they work as an effective adjunct, providing a body-centric healing approach that traditional therapy often overlooks.
3. How do I know if somatic exercises are working for me?
Healing is subjective, and so are its markers. Some might experience physical ease and increase in motion, while others may observe psychological changes like better stress management and increased mindfulness. Persist with the exercises—and with time, you'll undoubtedly begin to notice the transformations within.
In conclusion, somatic exercises offer a gentle, nuanced approach towards dealing with trauma, addressing its physical manifestations, and promoting self-awareness and healing. As we destigmatize mental health and promote its discourse, a holistic approach involving such body-centred practices becomes indispensable. Unravel the layers and let the healing begin.
Ready to start your career as a trauma informed care practitioner? Contact us at info@aurainstitute.org or (424) 400-3048 to begin your journey as a certified trauma practitioner and make a positive impact in trauma care.