In this episode, somatic practitioner, Shelly Reed, and I discusses the importance of incorporating play and joy into our lives. Somatic practices focus on body-based experiences and developing awareness of how emotions manifest in the body. Shelly shares her personal journey with anxiety and chronic illness and how she rediscovered her true self through somatic work and play. She emphasizes the need to prioritize play and offers suggestions for finding personal play modalities. Shelly also discusses her work with clients and the benefits of somatic practices for healing and self-discovery.
Takeaways
- Somatic practices focus on body-based experiences and developing awareness of how emotions manifest in the body.
- Incorporating play and joy into our lives can help us reconnect with our true selves and bring more balance and ease.
- Finding personal play modalities can involve exploring activities that bring joy and curiosity, and allowing ourselves to be spontaneous.
- Somatic practices can support healing and self-discovery by helping us develop somatic awareness, regulate our nervous system, and reconnect with our authentic selves.
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