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The Science of Somatics: How Body Awareness Transforms Your Nervous System

March 28, 20251 min read

Have you ever noticed how your body responds to stress before your mind does? A racing heart, clenched jaw, or tight chest—all signs that your nervous system is working behind the scenes. Somatic practices tap into this body-brain connection, using movement, breath, and awareness to shift how we experience stress and regulate our emotional state.

Science backs this up: somatic work influences the vagus nerve, our body's built-in stress regulator, promoting relaxation and resilience. Unlike talk therapy alone, which primarily engages the mind, somatics creates change at a physiological level, helping to rewire our responses to stress and trauma.

By bringing awareness to bodily sensations and using techniques like breathwork, grounding, and movement, we begin to transform our nervous system from a state of survival to one of balance and safety.

Do you want to experience this shift for yourself? Your Calm Compass Coaching combines somatic techniques with NLP and hypnotherapy to help you navigate stress, reconnect with your body, and create lasting change. Learn more.https://www.yogahealthandwellness.co.uk/

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