You can feel calm and regulated during a meditation… but then you open your eyes, go back into your day, and you’re swept into overwhelm and stress again.

This is something I hear so often! And if you’ve experienced it, you’re not alone. It can feel confusing, even discouraging, to know your body is capable of feeling calm, and still not be able to access that same sense of regulation when you’re in the middle of real life.

So what do you do in that moment, when you’re in the middle of your day, and your body starts to feel overwhelmed again?

This is where somatic anchors come in. Somatic anchors are present-moment sensations that help your nervous system remember it’s safe, reducing stress and overwhelm in a real way. These anchors give your body something it can ground into, so you can begin to feel more resourced and supported wherever you are.

In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, I guide you through a simple and deeply effective practice so you can discover some somatic anchors that work for you.

If you’ve been wanting a practical way to come back to yourself throughout your day, this episode will show you how to use somatic anchors to support your nervous system, reduce overwhelm, and make that sense of calm feel much more accessible in your everyday life.

Perfect for nervous system regulation, grounding, stress relief, and learning how to feel safer in your body

In this episode:

Related: More Somatic Regulation Exercises

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Ready to find your center, quiet your mind, and step off the roller coaster of stress and overwhelm?

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Each week, I guide multiple live somatic healing classes - calming, grounded practices to regulate your nervous system and reconnect with your inner world.

There’s also monthly group coaching with me, heart-centered workshops, and an extensive library of powerful body-based resources to support your healing journey.

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