If you feel chronically "stuck" in anxiety (fight/flight) or numbness (freeze), your vagus nerve might be out of balance. Here are three somatic tools from Dr. Peter Levine’s work to help you start reconnecting:
Take a deep breath and, on the exhale, make a low-pitched, vibrating "Voooo" sound from your gut. This stimulates the vagus nerve and promotes relaxation. In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Tra...
In Peter Levine's book , he argues that trauma is not a disease but a physical injury caused by trapped survival energy. True healing occurs when we listen to the body's "unspoken voice" through somatic awareness rather than just talking through the memories. If you feel chronically "stuck" in anxiety (fight/flight)
Shifting your perspective can help, but your nervous system needs bottom-up processing (body first, mind second) to truly release the tension. This stimulates the vagus nerve and promotes relaxation
Notice a place of tension in your body, then shift your attention to a place that feels calm (like your big toe or earlobe). Gently oscillate your focus between the two to build your "internal container". Option 3: The "Inspirational Quote" Post Best for: Engagement and social sharing.
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Just like animals in the wild "shake off" fear after a predator chase, humans have an innate capacity to discharge trauma through spontaneous movement and trembling. Option 2: The "Practical Toolkit" Post