practicing somatic dance to get into my body. we store so mu..
🕑 Added 2023-04-11 12:33:50 +0000 UTC
practicing somatic dance to get into my body. we store so much stress and trauma in our bodies. somatic dance helps us release this stress and heal through anxiety, depression, ptsd, etc. it's so important to get into our bodies every day, even just wiggling, jumping up and down, shaking your arms (especially while stressed). think about how you moved as a kid, without restriction or worry of judgement. we should do more of that, even if just by ourselves alone.
kids and animals know how to naturally regulate their nervous systems but society trains us to stop this before adulthood to "fit in". it's silly, really. we'd be much healthier not worrying so much about fitting in and instead reprogram our brains back to the natural ways that help us regulate our emotions and nervous systems.
I've been storing so much stress in my body with everything going on in the world. if I don't let it out in healthy ways, it will continue to build causing me more anxiety and strife until I literally have panic attacks and shutdown.
when I do this, I'm not giving a fuck how it looks (obviously, just look at me lmao). it's all about how I FEEL. you see I'm borderline crying at the end of this video, that is the release. it might seem jarring to witness but it is truly a deep, healing experience. I don't always cry during somatic dance, though it always helps me feel better, but this time I came close to crying and welcome it. I feel better now! I feel lighter! I feel stronger! ready to take on the day!
you don't have to go as wild as me but if you have ptsd, anxiety, depression, stress (most of us, right??) -- get in your body. wiggle it out. literally shake it off. try dancing, trashing to your favorite music. you don't have to go to a music festival to experience a release. you can do it from the comfort of your own room, without fear of judgement. it's very healthy! and you deserve to be healthy, you cute lil bean!!
I love you 💞
