How to use your body to soothe your mind.

Calm Practice

Somatic Holds

These holds anchor us into our body and compassionately connect us with ourselves through safe, calming touch.

Here’s how!

1. Place your left hand on your heart and your right hand on your belly. Close your eyes if it is safe. Breathe slowly and observe the sensations of your hands against your body. Pay attention to the energetic space between your hands, feeling the connection between your heart and your gut (intuition). 
2. Leaving your left hand on your heart, move your right hand to your forehead. Breathe here and feel the connection between your heard and heart.
3. Leaving your right hand on your forehead, place your left hand at the base of your skull at the back of your neck. Allow your head to rest back into the support of your left hand. Imagine your mind unwinding and settling here as you breathe slowly into your belly.

 

 

 

 

 

Reference

Ballagh, R. (2024). Twists. 101 Ways to Find Calm: How to Use Your Body to Soothe Your Mind. P. 84 – 85.