We often carry the weight of our experiences in the deepest fibers of our being, sometimes without even realizing it. This weight can be even heavier when it’s intertwined with the shame associated with childhood abuse. But what happens when we find the strength to set down that burden and declare that it never truly…
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When I mention the term “somatic self-love,” I often see puzzled expressions. It’s a term not commonly encountered, yet it represents a concept so intrinsic to our well-being. And once people grasp what it means, the next question is invariably, “How do I cultivate it?” Why is it so difficult for us to love ourselves?…
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“In the process of feeling our grief, we are, in fact, performing a radical act of embodied love for ourselves.” Daniella Matutes The journey towards somatic self-love is often perceived as a linear, only “good” feelings trajectory: a path that, once embarked upon, leads towards positive self-affirmation and acceptance. This simplifies the complex emotional roadmap…
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So many of us can feel overwhelmed or like we ‘don’t know what we are doing’ when it comes to loving ourselves…and that’s okay! Loving ourselves is a journey, not a destination, and it’s perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed or unsure about where to start. This can be particularly true when we begin to explore…
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Understanding the Language of the Body The somatic narrative, or the story told by the body, is a powerful and often overlooked aspect of our lived experiences. Our bodies are constantly communicating with us, sending subtle signals that can reveal our emotions, traumas, and memories. By learning to interpret these signals, we can gain a…
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Somatic self-love is the practice of cultivating love, acceptance, and compassion for ourselves through bodily awareness and sensory experiences. It involves connecting with our physical bodies, emotions, and sensations to develop a more profound understanding and appreciation of ourselves. Somatic self-love goes beyond intellectual or cognitive self-acceptance, focusing on the direct, felt experience of love…
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When exploring the feeling of being “hungry for love” in the body, it’s essential to approach the process with openness, curiosity, and self-compassion. Here are a few somatic prompts to help you connect with your body truth and uncover the sensations associated with this somatic (emotional, mental, energetic, bodily, sensational, feeling) state. Grounding and Centering…
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I’ll never forget being in triangle pose – sweating and fighting and working hard to maintain the posture… rigidity spreading from my jaw down to my toes – in a hot Vinyasa class taught by the wonderful Connie Lozano, and she said, “If we don’t have much compassion for ourselves, how much can we extend…
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I am a born believer. Not in the way some religions have co-opted the word… a believer in magic, miracles, spirit guides, and most importantly love. The All That Is. The Universe. I grew up Mormon. They have (problematic white guy with blue eyes) portraits of Jesus sprinkled throughout the worship houses. At four, my…
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Somatic self-love is the experience of self-love alive within your body as you intentionally cultivate a deep, embodied connection with your inner world – physically, emotionally, and energetically. It goes beyond intellectual understanding and connects you to the sensations, feelings, and energy that make up your unique being. Somatic self-love embraces the wisdom of the…
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