Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Key Takeaways Somatic exercises help you become more aware of your mind and body, which ...

Somatic exercises focus on awareness or perception of physical movements and tap into the mind-body connection to help improve mental health and relieve physical tension. Many of us have felt that ...

Stress is a fact of life. Add politics and a divisive election season to the mix and there's extra anxiety at every step. All that tension can take a toll on your health. "Stress is a major issue ...

Do you ever feel your body craving intentional, slow movement instead of a HIIT sweat sesh? Somatic exercises are a great way to get that fill while calming your nervous system (like helping anxiety) ...

Anxiety is a feeling of worry, fear or tension about things that may happen. If you’re dealing with anxiety, one of the best ways to cope can be just one breath away. Breathing exercises are one of ...

Learn simple breathing exercises for anxiety and stress reduction. Source: Unsplash, Creative Commons Zero Breathing exercises are an effective, quick, and easy solution for stress and anxiety relief.

Anxiety is stressful. In many cases, the stressful nature of anxiety can actually make the anxiety itself worse, resulting in a negative feedback loop. This is especially true for people who ...

Polyvagal and neurovisceral integration theories favor slow over fast breathing due to its activation of the parasympathetic nervous system and accompanying effects on the mind and brain. Recent ...

If you’ve ever been stressed or anxious (let's be honest, that's all of us at some point), you’ve probably been told to take a deep breath. In the moment, it can be hard to do. Especially if you’re ...