Soothing Manoeuvers
Ease and Release
We all have some stored survival stress that we carry with us in our bodies and that impacts our nervous systems. Most of us need support to work through the impacts of carrying the weight of long-held stressors but we can learn some small ways to NOT add more stored stress. Here is a simple,…
Read Moresoothing manoeuvers #12 orienting
Somatics means “having to do with the body” and this type of work explores where we carry our stress and old and new traumas in our body. It also explores how to work with the body to release these heavy energies that we’ve stored in a safe and manageable way. I’ve recently been learning from…
Read Moresoothing manoeuvers #11 – the abc’s of calm
You likely won’t see this practice on any self-care, life hack lists. I’ve found it calming to use the alphabet as the base for a mind task in stressful times and I’ve found it to invite calm in my breath and my body. Check out other soothing manoeuvres to see ones that work…
Read Moresoothing manoeuvers #10 – poetry
Poetry can be a soothing balm for chaotic times. It can be hopeful without being glib. And can be like a hymn in praise of so many things that fill us with gratitude.
Read Moresoothing manoeuvers #9 – play
Beyond hobbies, physical activity and relaxation activities, there is still an important place, in even the most grown-up life, for play!
Read Moresoothing manoeuvers #8 – mind body mirror
A non-traditional, stress-calming activity, Mind Body Mirror uses movement to mirror the mind and to invite an embodied sense of calm.
Read Moresoothing manoeuvers #7 – the brush off
Giving yourself a brush off can be a ritual of dusting off what we may not need to carry. To clear things up and give us space.
Read Moresoothing manoeuvers #6 – repetition
Repetition can be a quieting lullaby for the restless child in each one of us.
Read Moresoothing manoeuvers #5 – move
Our first learning experiences involve all of our senses and we can continue to use our senses with awareness and intention.
Read Moresoothing manoeuvers #4 – a Jann Arden moment
This 30 second lyrical, Jann Arden-inspired soothing manoeuver is one of my go-to calming activities.
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