Somatic Release Check-In

Hello all! 

Sometimes we don't realize how we hold tension in our body. Being mindful or aware of our bodily sensations and how our physical state often reflects our mental state can help us feel a little better in both of these areas. This is called Somatic Release!

Try and read this list and release the tension in certain parts of your body (especially if you are feeling particularly stressed). Does anything surprise you? Share if comfortable, if not that is okay! Reflect on these for yourself and think about how you can be more mindful of your body and mind in the future to help reduce stress!

For me, I usually don't realize that I have my shoulders up, or that I am clenching my teeth a lot through out the day. I often times find my teeth or jaw hurt at the end of the day due to the stress I hold in my jaw all the time! Exercises and reminders like these help me be mindful of how I hold stress in my body as well as how to release it. 

I hope this is helpful! :)