When the state of our nervous system is a bit elevated, we act with less flexibility. The scope of available options narrows. This exercise helps to fully return into the body with a short guided meditation. Somatic component, particular hands placement during the process, will release excessive tensions and bring back bodily sensations that often fade during stress.

Gradual return to calm, relaxed state will help to feel the body. It will also increase awareness and widen up the capacity to act from a more grounded, realistic inner disposition.

Please refrain from practicing if you feel weakened or unwell. Choose rest instead.

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Proprioceptive signals that our nervous system sends from our skin, muscles and internal organs to our brain allow us to notice what happens to the body. When we are highly agitated or anxious, we literally stop feeling it. The exercise will help to return to a state of presence, calm the mind and somewhat pacify excessive emotionality. It will allow to physically feel the boundaries of the body and facilitate return to a normal sense of self.

Many people have certain issues with maintaining healthy boundaries nowadays. If done regularly this practice can help restore a more balanced present state, reduce the intensity of bodily impulses and reactions.

Recommendation: exercise everyday in the morning before entering into the daily routine. The effects will gradually increase after approximately 10-14 days of regular practice. Add more practice during the periods of acute stress or other situations when the feeling of center is lost or when feeling less grounded than usually.

Please refrain from practicing if you feel weakened or unwell. Choose rest instead.

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