Breath is the fastest way to shift the nervous system from fight-or-flight to grounded presence. Practices like box breathing ...

Traumatic experiences can take a heavy toll — not just in the moment. Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or complex PTSD (CPTSD) can last for weeks, months, even years after the event.

Explore somatic exercises to alleviate stress and soothe body aches. Discover effective techniques for relaxation and well-being. If you’ve ever unrolled your mat for the celestial experience known as ...

Learn three somatic exercises for depression and grief that can come with the change of seasons, directly from a somatic practitioner. As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, the feelings ...

Somatic exercises can come with a lot of benefits, but these are the risks and expert tips you should keep in mind. Dr. Valerie Cholet is a Professor of Kinesiology. She earned her doctorate at Penn ...

In the first article of this series, I introduced a new way of thinking about Executive Presence—less about performance, more about personal power rooted in authenticity, clarity and intention. This ...

People with somatic symptom disorder obsess over physical senses and symptoms, such as pain, shortness of breath, or weakness. This condition has been previously called somatoform disorder or ...

Okay, quick show of hands: who else is finding life just a teensy tiny little bit ~stressful~ right now? From the heavy news cycle to the cost of living crisis, we (and our nervous systems) are all ...

Joy Emeh is a professional health writer, editor, content strategist, and career development coach with up to four years of experience in the health writing space. She is interested in all things ...