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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Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disease (C-PTSD) can make our bodies feel like unfamiliar, even hostile, territories. Amidst the waves of anxiety, memories, and disconnection, it’s essential to cultivate a sense of safety and sanctuary within our own skin. Somatic self-love, the practice of deepening our connection to our bodies through mindful movement and awareness, can be…
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“Emotional neglect, alone, causes children to abandon themselves and to give up on the formation of a self. They do so to preserve an illusion of connection with the parent and to protect themselves from the danger of losing that tenuous connection. This typically requires a great deal of self-abdication, e.g., the forfeiture of self-esteem,…
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Our society often perpetuates a narrow and unrealistic definition of beauty, leading many to feel disconnected from their bodies and struggle with self-acceptance. Somatic self-love is a powerful practice that can help transform our relationship with our bodies, allowing us to appreciate their beauty and strength. In this blog post, we will discuss how somatic…
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Introduction Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disease (C-PTSD) is a condition that results from prolonged exposure to trauma, often experienced during childhood or over an extended period. Recovering from C-PTSD is a challenging and deeply personal journey. One approach that has shown promise in aiding this process is the practice of somatic self-love. This blog post will…
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Creating a somatic self-love altar may seem simple, but it can profoundly affect your mental and emotional well-being. By dedicating a space solely to your self-love practices, you create a physical reminder of your commitment to yourself. Choosing materials and arranging them on your altar can be a meditative practice in itself, as you consider…
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The burden of worthlessness is a deep sense of shame and unworthiness that can become ingrained in our sense of self. It often stems from early childhood experiences, such as neglect, abuse, or feeling unsupported or unloved by caregivers. When children are repeatedly shamed or made to feel as though they are inherently flawed or…
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In this post, we explore the importance of women’s self-care rituals, and offer a powerful practice to help transform perfectionism, inner critic thoughts and heal. Discover how the 5-Senses Somatic Self Love Savoring Ritual can be part of your self-love journey today! The 5-Senses Somatic Self-Love Savoring Ritual is a powerful practice is particularly beneficial…
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A Somatic Self-Love Ritual for Creative Expression can be a powerful way to deepen your connection with your body and promote self-love and acceptance through increased awareness and expression of physical sensations and emotions. Here’s an example of how to establish this practice: By using creative expression to deepen your connection with your body and…
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