Understanding Your Energy Body: A Somatic Approach to Feeling Your Aura

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Have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt the “vibe”? Or sensed someone’s presence before seeing them? You’ve been experiencing your energy body – and it’s far more tangible than you might think. What is Your Energy Body? Your energy body is the subtle field of life force energy that surrounds and interpenetrates […]

Somatic Therapy: Unlocking the Body’s Potential to Overcome Trauma

Man sitting on a sofa, deeply relaxed, tuning into his body sensations

Let’s begin with a simple exercise to understand Somatic Therapy. What sensations are you feeling right now? Perhaps in your face, neck, or arms? Notice any tension, warmth, cold, or perhaps areas with no sensation at all. What emotions are surfacing? Can you pinpoint where in your body these emotions reside? Today’s focus is on […]

Somatic Therapy: Navigating the Nuances of Shadow Work and Shame

The transformative journey of self-discovery often brings one face to face with the deeper, more hidden aspects of the self. This journey, dense with emotions like shame and repressed aspects known as ‘shadow’, can be challenging. Yet, somatic therapy, a rising therapeutic approach, provides the tools to delve into and navigate these emotional landscapes effectively. […]