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Jun 15
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48. Mini Guided Somatic Practice To Lift...

Embodied Self Therapy
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I’ll guide you through a short simple, somatic practice designed to gently lift you out of states of collapse, shutdown or dissociation. This movement practice explores the connection between posture and the nervous system, helping you shift back into presence with compassion and care. Save this one for later!


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