Somatic Sunday

Life in Southern California, like anywhere, brings its share of temporary stressors – the unexpected challenge at work, a disagreement...

This exercise is a practical way to explore your internal experience using principles from Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic...

On Tuesday this week we will explore Internal Family Systems (IFS) and how it integrates behavioral and somatic approaches. Today, let's...

Have you ever felt completely conflicted, as if one part of you wants to say “yes” while another part is screaming “no”? Or perhaps you...

Last week, we focused on building an essential skill: creating an inner anchor, or a “somatic resource.” We learned how to find a place...

In our fast-paced and often overwhelming world, it can feel like our nervous systems are constantly on high alert. We might feel...

Have you ever noticed leaders in moments of contemplation, seemingly relaxed yet exuding an air of quiet confidence? Often, they might be...

Think for a moment about the image of an athlete crossing the finish line in first place. What’s the first thing they instinctively do?...

Do you ever feel small, uncertain, or like the challenges in front of you are just too big? In those moments, our bodies often reflect...

Have you ever found yourself in a situation you couldn’t change, feeling your body tense up in resistance? Maybe it’s the frustration of...

Have you ever felt completely hijacked by an emotion? That sudden, overwhelming wave of panic, anger, or anxiety that takes your breath...

Goal: To cultivate a sense of calm and safety in the body, while gently exploring the subtle beginnings ("trailhead") of a sensation or...

Taking a break from a difficult conversation with a loved one is a wise and self-compassionate choice. This 30-minute pause isn't just...

Introduction: This exercise combines the principles of somatic awareness and mindfulness to help you ground yourself in the present...

Introduction: In today's fast-paced world, finding moments of calm can significantly improve our mental and physical well-being. Straw...

This exercise will guide you to identify a part within you, explore its qualities somatically, and then pay close attention to how you...

This exercise will help you start to identify and understand the different "parts" within you by paying attention to your body's...

Goal: To gently slow down, cultivate mindful awareness of bodily sensations and feelings, and acknowledge the presence and potential...

Purpose: To use deep, diaphragmatic breathing to calm the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and promote relaxation. Instructions: Find a...

Purpose: To use a specific breath pattern to calm the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and promote relaxation. Instructions: Find a...