Somatic Healing Meditations

When life feels overwhelming—when the world is loud, uncertain, or just plain too much—our bodies hold the weight of it all.

That tightness in your chest, the ache in your shoulders, the restless tension in your belly—these are not burdens to dismiss. They are invitations. Gentle messengers asking you to notice, to listen, to feel.

In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, you’ll discover a powerful somatic journaling exercise designed to help you get it off your chest. Inspired by the transformative technique of Regenerating Images in Memory® (RIM), this guided practice blends mindful embodiment with intentional journaling to help you uncover what’s been lingering beneath the surface and release it with compassion.

Tune in and experience the liberating clarity that comes when you honor what you feel, let it move through you, and finally get what you’ve been carrying off your chest.

In this episode:

Episode 033: Create a More Supportive Relationship with Yourself

Episode 036: Meditation for When You Need a Good Cry

Find all Regenerating Images in Memory® episodes here

Learn more about Somatic Journaling here

1:1 RIM Sessions with Karena

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When life feels overwhelming, finding peace doesn’t have to be complicated. In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, we explore the beautifully simple yet profoundly healing practice of Humming Bee Breath (Bhramari Pranayama).

From calming your overactive stress response to boosting your immune system, this practice has been backed by research to support your physical and emotional well-being in extraordinary ways. Whether you’re looking to relax your nervous system, release tension, or find a moment of quiet, this episode is for you.

Join me as I guide you through a simple Brahmari Pranayama practice that uses nothing more than your breath, your attention, and a gentle hum.

With this simplicity, you hold the power to restore, heal, and reconnect with the wisdom of your body—a beautiful reminder that healing doesn’t always have to be complicated. Sometimes, it’s as simple as your next exhale.

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Our bodies are incredible—they hold so much wisdom and capacity for healing. One of the simplest, yet most profound ways to support our nervous systems is through a body scan meditation.

When we gently bring our attention to the sensations in our bodies, something remarkable happens: we create a sense of safety and presence. This practice helps to downregulate the stress response and invites our vagus nerve—the cornerstone of nervous system regulation—to activate its calming, grounding effects.

In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, Karena guides you through a lovely body scan meditation that will regulate your nervous system, quiet your mind, and help you reconnect with yourself in a way that feels grounding, safe, and soothing.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or just in need of some nourishment, this body scan meditation is for you!

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Do you ever wonder: Who am I beneath it all?

Beneath the layers of expectations, the endless striving, the ways you’ve learned to fit in and keep going—who is the true you quietly waiting beneath the surface?

In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, Karena guides you on a loving and profound journey inward to connect with (and embody) your true self. This powerful meditation utilizes Regenerating Images in Memory® to help you drop beneath the surface of your thoughts so you can connect with a more authentic part of yourself.

Through this body-centered approach, you can access a deeper sense of self that feels intuitive, natural, and whole.

Try it now and reconnect with the true essence of you!

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Are you feeling disconnected and dissatisfied? Or burned out from constantly trying to conform and perform? The sad truth is that most of us spend most of our time disconnected from our true selves.

Today's somatic meditation to connect with your true self is all about getting a deep sense of your true essence. This essence is often drowned out by the distractions around us and the expectations placed on us, but in today’s somatic meditation, you’ll be guided to pause, breathe, and turn your attention toward this true essence in a powerful and nourishing way.

Reconnecting with your true self in this way is a radical act of self-love. It’s a beautiful, transformative process that brings you home to yourself.

And at this time of year, when people are making all sorts of resolutions, goals, and intentions, it’s more important than ever to check in with our true selves to make sure we’re guiding our lives toward paths that will feed our hearts and souls (instead of just aiming for the same empty accomplishments society has convinced us are important).

Join me on this beautiful journey inward and reconnect with your true self!

In this episode:

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In a world that constantly urges us to do more, achieve more, and be more, the idea of slowing down and allowing ourselves to pause can seem almost radical.

Yet, that’s exactly what the winter solstice invites us to do. This longest night encourages us to find quiet within and honor the cycles of rest that our bodies and minds so deeply need.

In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, join Karena as she gently guides you inward with a peaceful somatic meditation for the winter solstice.

“A Peaceful Pause” uses gentle, heart-centered breathwork to deeply soothe your body, heart, and mind.

This calming breathwork supports your nervous system, bringing it into a more regulated state, and tones your vagus nerve, enhancing your overall well-being and relaxation.

Take this time to nurture yourself with stillness and compassion. Remember, healing is not a race, it’s a journey of gentle, compassionate unfolding. And, sometimes, the most profound progress happens when we simply allow ourselves to pause and rest.

In this episode:

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Cultivating self-compassion isn’t just a feel-good practice; it’s an essential ingredient for genuine healing and transformation in our lives.

In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, Karena guides you through a powerful Havening exercise designed to soothe your heart, mind, and body while boosting your self-compassion in real, tangible ways. Havening, a psychosensory healing technique, offers a transformative approach to building a compassionate relationship with yourself.

This Havening exercise also incorporates iffirmations—a more grounded and authentic take on affirmations—to help you gently and supportively open up to greater self-compassion.

Dive in now and start cultivating more self-compassion today!

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Learn all about Iffirmations here

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Iffirmations to Cultivate More Self-Compassion:

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It's time to move from managing stress to truly releasing it with this gentle and effective somatic practice.

Stress isn't merely an emotional or mental state; it's a physical reality that permeates our entire being. In this episode of Somatic Healing Meditations, you'll discover a transformative, body-first approach to releasing stress from your nervous system and body.

This Somatic Practice for Stress Release uses Self-Havening to support your nervous system, followed by Regenerating Images in Memory® to help you listen to your body, understand your stressors on a deeper level, and release stress at its source.

You'll leave this somatic practice feeling more grounded, centered, and equipped with powerful tools to navigate stress with greater ease and resilience. This body-first approach also fosters a compassionate relationship with yourself, inviting you to listen, understand, and respond to your body's needs.

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In this episode:

Learn all about Iffirmations here

🌟 If you want to learn even more about how to regulate your nervous system and connect with your body and emotions in a deep and supportive way, enroll now in The Feel It To Heal It Mini-Course!

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Gratitude, when felt deep in our bones, has the power to transform our internal landscape. ✨ In this soothing and regulating mind-body meditation, we’re going beyond surface-level gratitude. We'll explore authentic gratitude that connects you to the depths of your inner world.

This practice isn't about forcing positivity or slapping a smile over your struggles. It's about genuinely cultivating gratitude as a healing resource, and nurturing feelings of safety, stability, and connection within ourselves.

This meditation can help you become more present, more in tune with the richness of your life, and better equipped to handle life's challenges with a grounded sense of gratitude. Let's embark on this journey together and discover the true power of authentic gratitude. 🌸💖

In this episode:

Somatic Resources for support when you’re not feeling grateful:

EPS 018: Havening For When You're Feeling Off

EPS 049: Supporting Yourself Through Strong Emotions (A Somatic Meditation For When You’re Freaking Out)

EPS 036: Meditation For When You Need A Good Cry

EPS 038: 15-Minute Meditation to Effectively Reduce Anxiety And Stress (Using Havening Techniques)

🌟 If you want to learn even more about how to regulate your nervous system and connect with your body and emotions in a deep and supportive way, enroll now in The Feel It To Heal It Mini-Course!

In 5 powerful mini-lessons, it will help you drop in, deepen your compassionate self-understanding, and find more clarity and healing on your journey.

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Are you feeling emotionally exhausted right now? You’re not alone. 🩷 So many of us are dealing with a huge accumulation of stress (both emotional and otherwise)!

To heal emotional exhaustion, it’s important to realize that being emotionally exhausted usually means that our nervous system is dysregulated. To truly replenish and restore our energy, we need a somatic approach that gently and effectively supports our nervous system.

This deeply soothing somatic meditation is designed to regulate your nervous system and tone your vagus nerve, helping you step out of the relentless cycle of stress and into a space of rest and renewal. (Plus, it feels amazing!)

Give it a try now and let me know how it goes.

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Take it a step further (somatic meditations to help you safely process your emotions):

EPS 016: Somatic Meditation For Emotional Release

EPS 027: Effective Emotional Self-Care: A Body-Centered Parts Work Process

EPS 018: Havening For When You're Feeling Off

🌟 If you want to learn even more about how to regulate your nervous system and connect with your body and emotions in a deep and supportive way, enroll now in The Feel It To Heal It Mini-Course!

In 5 powerful mini-lessons, it will help you drop in, deepen your compassionate self-understanding, and find more clarity and healing on your journey.

Enroll for free now!

Connect with Karena:

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