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November 4, 2024 3 mins

If you suddenly feel drained, weighed down, sad, or anxious without knowing why after a family gathering, if you experience unexpected aches, tightness, or tiredness during holiday get-togethers, or you find yourself overthinking other people’s problems or wondering how to help everyone around you, or even if you sense the needs and moods of everyone and try to accommodate without them asking... today’s practice is for you.


Whether it’s family dinners, office parties, or cozy moments with friends, the holidays can make it even harder to tell where others’ energy stops and yours begins.


I’ve used this practice with clients who find it hard to spend the day people-ing, especially with family to


✨ bring them to the present moment

✨ get grounded

✨ let go of pent-up energy

✨ process emotions out of your body

✨ self-soothe

✨ bring back a sense of control over their body and emotions

✨ and create an energetic boundary around them


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