Somatics
In our modern world, most of us live almost entirely in our minds — thinking, analyzing, scrolling, worrying. We’re taught to value productivity and logic, but rarely taught how to listen to the quiet wisdom that lives in our bodies. Over time, this disconnection can leave us anxious, stressed, and feeling like we’re floating just outside of ourselves.
Somatic work — the practice of reconnecting with the body through movement, sensation, and awareness — is a way back home. It asks us to slow down and begin to feel again. Through intentional movement and by tuning into our five senses, we start to remember what it means to be present.
Many people are drawn to somatic work because it becomes too painful to live outside of the body. When we are disconnected, we lose touch with our inner guidance and our connection to Source energy. We look outward for answers instead of trusting our own intuition. But the truth is: your body holds infinite intelligence.
Disassociation is often a form of self-protection — a way to avoid pain. Yet, the deeper healing begins when we gently turn toward those feelings instead of away from them. As we learn to stay present with what’s real, we create space for the body to release, integrate, and heal.
When you reconnect to your body, even the simplest moments become sacred — sunlight on your skin, laughter with a friend, the rhythm of your breath. Being fully embodied allows you to experience life as it’s meant to be lived: not just thought about, but felt.
Books that explore embodiment, nervous system healing, and the intelligence of the body.
“The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der Kolk — foundational for understanding trauma and the body’s role in healing.
“My Grandmother’s Hands” by Resmaa Menakem — explores racialized trauma and body-based healing with profound compassion.
“The Wisdom of the Body” by Christine Valters Paintner — a poetic guide to reclaiming body wisdom through spirituality and creativity.
“Somatic Experiencing: Using Somatic Experiencing to Heal Trauma” by Peter A. Levine (or his classic “Waking the Tiger”) — deep insight into how the body completes cycles of trauma.
“Move Yourself: The Power of Exercise for Happiness, Health, and Emotional Well-Being” by Steven Ungerleider & Mark Goldstein — a lighter entry into how movement supports mental and emotional health.