07/29/2026
Notice the tension first. Breathe into it. I’ll guide you through a three-step somatic mini-exercise to help you find choice in how your body holds stress - not to numb, but to reclaim agency. 🔥💫
1) Anchor. Close your eyes and take three slow, steady breaths. Track where breath meets body. Notice tightness without judgment.
2) Map. With your attention, scan from head to toes and name where you feel holding, ache, or heat. Say it silently: “jaw,” “chest,” “shoulder.” Naming gives the nervous system information.
3) Move with permission. Gently shift the area you mapped - a slow neck roll, a shoulder blade sweep, a soft inhale that lifts the ribs - then pause and notice what changed. Repeat if it feels right.
This practice isn’t a quick fix. It’s a trauma-informed, strength-based step toward lasting regulation, less pain, and clearer choice in how you respond. Do it seated, standing, or lying down - wherever you are safe.
If you want more guided tools rooted in clinical bodywork and long-term resilience, I offer tailored sessions in West Des Moines that honor your nervous system and lived experience. Visit https://wix.to/JvDH1dJ to learn more.
Have you tried a body scan before? Tell me what you noticed.