{"id":72312,"date":"2025-04-29T14:25:47","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T14:25:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=72312"},"modified":"2025-06-06T15:43:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T15:43:29","slug":"somatic-based-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-based-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Somatic-Based Therapy: A Beginner\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-based-therapy\/#What_Is_Somatic-Based_Therapy_in_a_Nutshell\" >What Is Somatic-Based Therapy in a Nutshell?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-based-therapy\/#How_Does_Somatic-Based_Therapy_Differ_from_Traditional_Talk_Therapy\" >How Does Somatic-Based Therapy Differ from Traditional Talk Therapy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-based-therapy\/#_What_Is_an_Example_of_Somatic-Based_Therapy\" >\u00a0What Is an Example of Somatic-Based Therapy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-based-therapy\/#How_Long_Does_It_Take_to_See_Results_with_Somatic_Therapy\" >How Long Does It Take to See Results with Somatic Therapy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-based-therapy\/#What_Are_the_Criticisms_of_Somatic_Therapy\" >What Are the Criticisms of Somatic Therapy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-based-therapy\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-based-therapy\/#Can_I_do_somatic_therapy_on_myself\" >Can I do somatic therapy on myself?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-based-therapy\/#What_are_3_examples_of_somatic_exercises\" >What are 3 examples of somatic exercises?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-based-therapy\/#Is_Pilates_a_somatic_practice\" >Is Pilates a somatic practice?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-based-therapy\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic therapy, which is also called somatic experiencing therapy, is a form of mental wellness\u00a0 therapy that can help you overcome and release difficult emotions that are stored in your body. These emotions may have become trapped in your body due to traumatic or difficult events in your past and manifest themselves as physical symptoms within your body, affecting your daily life <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/what-is-somatic-therapy-202307072951\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(10)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Somatic therapy can be used as a body-based tool to help address and resolve these emotions using a variety of techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Somatic_Based_Therapy\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1-5.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Somatic-Based_Therapy_in_a_Nutshell\"><\/span><b>What Is Somatic-Based Therapy in a Nutshell?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term \u201csomatic\u201d comes from the Greek word meaning \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the body\u201d <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vocabulary.com\/dictionary\/somatic\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(5)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Somatic therapy comes from the idea that the mind and the body are deeply connected, and therefore past traumatic events or experiences can produce unresolved, damaging emotions that can become trapped in your body and present themselves in a physical way <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/what-is-somatic-therapy-202307072951#:~:text=Harvard%20expert%20says.-,What%20is%20somatic%20therapy%3F,-Most%20people%20likely\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(10)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Amanda Baker, a clinical psychologist, describes somatic-based therapy as \u201ca treatment focusing on the body and how emotions appear within the body,\u201d further explaining that \u201cour body holds and expresses experiences and emotions, and traumatic events or unresolved emotional issues can become &#8216;trapped&#8217; inside\u201d <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/what-is-somatic-therapy-202307072951#:~:text=Harvard%20expert%20says.-,What%20is%20somatic%20therapy%3F,-Most%20people%20likely\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(10)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essentially, somatic therapy is a holistic form of recovery that utilizes physical movements and the mind-body connection to release pent-up, difficult emotions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you experience something challenging, your automatic reaction may be to bury and repress your emotions instead of dealing with them, but this can lead to these unexpressed emotions affecting your body later on. Somatic therapists use somatic exercises for trauma to help release trapped emotions and improve a patient&#8217;s emotional and physical well-being <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/therapy-types\/somatic-therapy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(7)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Somatic_Based_Therapy\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-66389\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Somatic_1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Somatic Based Therapy\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Somatic_1.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Somatic_1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Somatic_1.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Somatic_1-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical effects from buried emotions can include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/what-is-somatic-therapy-202307072951\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(10)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep disruption<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prolonged\u00a0 pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complicated grief<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_Somatic-Based_Therapy_Differ_from_Traditional_Talk_Therapy\"><\/span><b>How Does Somatic-Based Therapy Differ from Traditional Talk Therapy?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic-based therapy is different from traditional therapy in a couple of ways. The main difference is that traditional talk therapy, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/what-is-cognitive-behavior-therapy-2795747\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cognitive behavioral therapy<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/what-is-cognitive-behavior-therapy-2795747\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(9)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">focuses solely on the mind. Somatic-based therapy focuses on both the mind and body, using mind-body exercises to help a patient heal <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/what-is-somatic-therapy-5190064\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(11)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So, while traditional talk therapy holds to the idea that a person can overcome past trauma simply by discussing it, somatic-based trauma therapy focuses on healing trauma by also recognizing bodily sensations a person experiences as a result of their thoughts, emotions, and feelings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe: Health Coaching app helps you achieve your body goals with ease and efficiency by helping to choose proper meal plans and effective workouts. Start using our app and you will <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Somatic_Based_Therapy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">see good results in a short time.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During somatic-based therapy, a therapist may have patients talk through past experiences while having them focus on any physical sensations that they may feel in their body while discussing these events. This helps determine where any repressed emotions may be trapped in the body <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/what-is-somatic-therapy-5190064\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(11)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Once they pinpoint where the trapped emotions are located, somatic therapists can guide patients through a series of mind-body exercises to help release the tension that is stored in the specific location of their bodies <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/what-is-somatic-therapy-5190064\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(11)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, the key difference between traditional talk therapy and somatic therapy is the focus and belief that trauma stores itself in the body as well as in the mind. Therefore, somatic therapy uses exercises<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in addition to talk therapy to help the body heal. As the mind and body are so intertwined and connected, somatic recovery techniques may work well for individuals who are experiencing physical symptoms caused by pent-up emotions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-meditation-script\/\">Somatic Meditation Script: Your Path To Inner Peace<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_What_Is_an_Example_of_Somatic-Based_Therapy\"><\/span><b>\u00a0What Is an Example of Somatic-Based Therapy?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical awareness is a key component in helping your body heal through somatic-based therapy. While discussing your problems, a somatic therapist will help guide you to focus on physical awareness and sensations that reliving traumatic events or experiences brings out in your body <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/what-is-somatic-therapy-5190064\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(11)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and from there they can perform various somatic exercises for trauma.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several popular somatic-based therapy exercises. Each of these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-healing-techniques\/\"><b>somatic healing techniques <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">operates with the belief that recovery comes through focusing on both the mind and the body. Somatic exercises for trauma include breathwork, grounding, and dance <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/what-is-somatic-therapy-5190064\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(11)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Breathwork<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic breathwork is a therapeutic approach that uses conscious <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-breathing-exercises\/\">breathing<\/a> as a tool to connect the mind and body. Certain somatic breathing techniques can help promote relaxation, combat worry, and help improve an individual&#8217;s physical, emotional, and mental well-being <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.charliehealth.com\/post\/somatic-breathwork\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(4)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Somatic_Based_Therapy\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-66193\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Somatic_3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Somatic Based Therapy\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Somatic_3.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Somatic_3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Somatic_3.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Somatic_3-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Grounding<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grounding is a somatic exercise that \u201cgrounds\u201d you to the present moment, helping pull you out of fear or worry <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/grounding-techniques-for-ptsd-2797300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(3)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s easy to spiral when you\u2019re in the throes of a flashback or a painful memory, so this grounding technique encourages you to focus on the things and sensations around you, rather than on the difficult thoughts or memories you may be experiencing. When grounding, you simply make use of the five senses \u2014 sound, touch, smell, sight, and taste \u2014 to anchor you to the present and break you away from dissociation or flashbacks <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/grounding-techniques-for-ptsd-2797300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(3)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Dance<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may surprise you to learn that something as enjoyable as dance can be used as a somatic exercise to recover from trauma. Dance therapy connects the mind and the body and, as a result, increases bodily awareness, which can help the body recover from trauma <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/dance-movement-therapy-dmt-benefits-and-barriers#what-is-dance-therapy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(1)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>When it comes to weight loss, progress is made by inches, not miles, so it&#8217;s much harder to track and a lot easier to give up. The BetterMe: Health Coaching app is your personal trainer, nutritionist, and support system all in one. Start using our app to <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Somatic_Based_Therapy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stay on track <\/a>and hold yourself accountable!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_It_Take_to_See_Results_with_Somatic_Therapy\"><\/span><b>How Long Does It Take to See Results with Somatic Therapy?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The amount of time in which an individual starts to see healing from somatic work varies depending on the person. Every person\u2019s experience of trauma is unique, so for some, it may only take a few sessions to see and feel results, while for others, it may take several sessions or even years\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/somatictherapypartners.com\/somatic-therapy-benefits-vs-talk-therapy-expert-guide\/#:~:text=The%20time%20it%20takes%20to%20see%20results%20from%20somatic%20therapy%20varies%20from%20person%20to%20person\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(14)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you\u2019re an individual who doesn\u2019t see immediate results, don\u2019t give up early \u2014 keep trying somatic-based trauma therapy!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, by releasing stored trauma, somatic therapy can improve an individual\u2019s quality of life and physical and emotional well-being <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inspiremalibu.com\/blog\/mental-health\/evidence-behind-somatic-therapy-is-it-truly-effective\/#:~:text=Several%20studies%20have%20found%20positive,their%20overall%20quality%20of%20life\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-do-somatic-exercises-work\/\">How Do Somatic Exercises Work? Everything You Need to Know<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Criticisms_of_Somatic_Therapy\"><\/span><b>What Are the Criticisms of Somatic Therapy?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the evidence supporting the effectiveness of somatic therapy, there are still some criticisms of this practice. For one, compared to more established treatments, somatic therapy lacks a substantial body of evidence-based research. This may be because it\u2019s a relatively new recovery modality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, somatic-based therapy requires participants to talk through past trauma or distressing events in their lives while paying careful attention to any physical symptoms that may arise. Some critics have argued that requiring individuals to discuss and relive difficult memories may be distressing, triggering, or even traumatic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maximeclarity.com\/blog-2-1\/somatic-experiencing-criticism\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(12)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, talking through past trauma can be a key component in recovery for many people.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are criticisms of somatic therapy, there are also criticisms of other forms of therapy. The important thing to remember is that different methods work for different people, and there are studies that prove the effectiveness of somatic work. If you\u2019re dealing with trauma and physical or emotional symptoms as a result, you may want to consider somatic-based therapy as a tool to feel better in your body and improve your overall <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/list-of-somatic-exercises\/\">well-being<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Somatic_Based_Therapy\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-61286\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Somatic_2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Somatic Based Therapy\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Somatic_2.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Somatic_2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Somatic_2.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Somatic_2-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_do_somatic_therapy_on_myself\"><\/span><strong>Can I do somatic therapy on myself?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are certain somatic exercises you can do by yourself, it\u2019s recommended that you find a trained somatic therapist who can help you with the release of stored emotions by using mind-body techniques and exercises <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/blog\/what-is-somatic-therapy-202307072951\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(11)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A somatic therapy session can be carried out either in-person or virtually <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/what-is-somatic-therapy-5190064\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(12)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can use <a href=\"https:\/\/directory.traumahealing.org\/#:~:text=FIND%20A%20SOMATIC%20EXPERIENCING%20PRACTITIONER,Search%20by%20Location&amp;text=Select%20country,-%2D&amp;text=or,Search%20Practitioners\">this resource<\/a> to find a practitioner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_3_examples_of_somatic_exercises\"><\/span><strong>What are 3 examples of somatic exercises?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three examples of somatic exercises include breathwork, grounding, and dance.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Pilates_a_somatic_practice\"><\/span><strong>Is Pilates a somatic practice?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pilates can be a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/somatic-pilates\/\">somatic practice<\/a>, but there\u2019s a difference between traditional Pilates and somatic Pilates. The key difference is somatic Pilates focuses on somatic movement during the exercise <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/reverse.health\/blog\/somatic-pilates-everything-you-need-to-know#:~:text=and%20feel%20better.-,What%20Is%20Somatic%20Pilates?,your%20body%20while%20you%20exercise\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(7)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1843&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Somatic_Based_Therapy\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2-4.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somatic-based therapy, or somatic experiencing, is a therapy that helps release trapped emotions in the body that are caused by past trauma or distressing events in your life. Somatic therapy focuses on the idea that unresolved emotional issues can become trapped or stored in the body and manifest physically. Somatic exercises for trauma focus on the mind-body connection and use<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breathwork, grounding, and dance to help you process and release these emotions, promoting restoration on both physical and emotional levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike traditional talk therapy, which focuses solely on the mind, somatic-based trauma therapy emphasizes physical awareness as well as identifying and addressing emotions stored in the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re dealing with physical symptoms caused by trauma, somatic-based trauma therapy may be effective for helping relieve and release traumatic emotions and feelings stored in your body. However, if you are experiencing medical conditions or persistent physical symptoms, please consult a qualified medical professional \u2014 and check with him to ensure these practices are suitable for you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For further learning about somatic work and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mindfulness-activities-for-adults\/\"><b>mindfulness activities for adults<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mental-health\/\"><b>BetterMe<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to discover more about somatic-based trauma therapy and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/therapeutic-exercise-vs-therapeutic-activity\/\"><b>therapeutic exercises vs therapeutic activity<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Somatic therapy, which is also called somatic experiencing therapy, is a form of mental wellness\u00a0 therapy that can help you overcome and release difficult emotions that are stored in your body. 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