Okay, quick show of hands: who else is finding life just a teensy tiny little bit ~stressful~ right now? From the heavy news cycle to the cost of living crisis, we (and our nervous systems) are all ...

Somatic exercises can come with a lot of benefits, but these are the risks and expert tips you should keep in mind. Dr. Valerie Cholet is a Professor of Kinesiology. She earned her doctorate at Penn ...

Somatic exercise is a style of movement where the exerciser focuses on how the movement makes them feel. 1,2 It tends to be slow and thoughtful so that the person doing it has the chance to notice any ...

Okay, quick show of hands: who else is finding life just a teensy tiny little bit ~stressful~ right now? From the heavy news cycle to the cost of living crisis, we (and our nervous systems) are all ...

Do you ever feel your body craving intentional, slow movement instead of a HIIT sweat sesh? Somatic exercises are a great way to get that fill while calming your nervous system (like helping anxiety) ...

It seems like there's always a new workout trending on social media, but the latest one focuses more on exercising your mind than your body. Somatic training is a gentle (like, extremely gentle) style ...

December often brings with it a myriad of responsibilities, never ending to-do lists, and maybe if you’re lucky, enough time to squeeze in some miles. That makes it a pretty optimal time to dial your ...

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Somatic Pilates is a gentle form of exercise that blends Pilates with body awareness to help you release tension and build strength. Somatic Pilates combines the principles of somatic movement with ...

You may be most familiar with exercises that involve repeating the same movements over and over, like lifting the best adjustable dumbbells for multiple reps and sets to build strength and muscle, or ...