“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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Our voyage to embodying self-love and unlocking our creative potential begins with a simple, yet profound truth: self-love is not an abstract concept that solely resides in our minds. Rather, self-love is a tangible, visceral experience that permeates our entire being. It’s a somatic sensation we can nurture and expand. The art of somatic self-love involves alchemizing trapped…
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As I continue to write and talk about Somatic Self-Love, many people have asked the question, “why is it so hard to love myself?” They go onto say, “you talk about the felt-sense of self-love… feeling love for myself as a sensation in my body… I don’t even know what that means. I’m pretty sure…
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Imagine a day where every action is a gentle reaffirmation of your self-worth, an act of love towards yourself. Sounds enchanting, right? This dream can be your reality with the incorporation of simple rituals into your daily life. Rituals are more than just routine actions; they are purposeful, mindful practices that create space for self-connection…
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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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A somatic shadow refers to the aspects of ourselves that we have repressed or disowned at a physical and embodied level. It represents the unresolved emotions, traumas, and experiences that are stored in our bodies, often outside our conscious awareness. Somatic shadow work involves engaging with and integrating these shadow aspects through somatic practices and…
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Hey moms! As we celebrate you and all that you do on Mother’s Day, I’m here to remind you to practice somatic self-love. It’s so important for women to take care of themselves, not just for their families or loved ones, but just for them. Nurturing your own well-being and cultivating a deep sense of self-love allows…
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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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