Somatic Shaking - Full Body Shake for Stress Relief - Yoga with Rachel

Welcome to your Somatic Full Body Shake practice! (↓Open for more details!). ✨ I’ve written several blog posts on somatic yoga that you might find interesting. You can learn about what somatic yoga is, the benefits, and explore somatic exercises here: https://www.yogawithrachelmarie.com/blog ✨ This somatic full body shake is intended to help you shake off anything that isn’t serving you in the present moment–whether it’s stress, unhelpful thoughts, lingering emotions, or physical tension. This practice invites you to reconnect with your body and breath. This practice is inspired by Peter Levine’s work. Levine developed Somatic Experiencing, which is an approach that taps into the body’s natural ability to heal from adverse experiences (in particular trauma). Levine explains that animals in the wild instinctively shake their bodies to release the stress and energy built up from a traumatic event. This “shaking it off” response helps animals reset and restore inner balance. Humans can also benefit from this practice, as it allows us to release stored emotions, tension, and energy from the body. This practice can provide the nervous system with a reset, helping us return back to a state of presence and balance. There’s no right or wrong way to explore this shaking practice. You’re encouraged to listen to your sensations as you explore this exercise. Your sensations can provide feedback in relation to what would feel good and nourishing in your body. This is an intuitive movement practice, so your movements may look similar or different than what I’m showing on screen. I invite you to move at a pace that feels right for you, and feel free to pause or stop the video at any point. This practice is yours to tailor. I recommend practicing in a quiet space in order to minimize external distractions. Although this practice does not include music, you’re more than welcome to turn some on if you feel that it would be helpful. I’d love to hear how this somatic shake feels in your body! Feel free to share your experience in the comments below. Now, let’s shake, shake, shake! ******************* 🧘‍♀️ Don’t Miss New Yoga Classes 🧘‍♀️ 🌈 Subscribe to Yoga with Rachel, and welcome to our family! 😊 https://tinyurl.com/YogawithRachelSub... ******************** 💌Subscribe to my biweekly letter: https://www.yogawithrachelmarie.com/ 💻Website: https://www.yogawithrachelmarie.com ******************** ✅ JOIN my Restorative Yoga program on Udemy! https://www.udemy.com/course/restorat... ✅ JOIN my Fascia course on Udemy! https://www.udemy.com/course/stretch-... 🍵 Buy me a delicious cup of green tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/yogawith... ✅ JOIN the Membership:    / @yogawithrachel   ******************** Somatic Yoga Classes:    • Somatic Yoga and Somatic Exercises   ******************** Say 👋 on Social Media: ✨Instagram:   / rachelmarieyoga   ✨Facebook:   / yogawithrachelmarie   Namaste 🙏 ~ Rachel 💜 ******************** #somaticyoga #gentlesomaticyoga #somaticyogaroutine #somaticyogawithrachel ******************** Disclaimer: Rachel Van Huis from Yoga with Rachel, highly recommends that you consult with your physician prior to participating in this exercise program. Please follow any safety precautions as indicated by your physician. Participating in any fitness program involves the possibility of physical injury. Listen to your body. Stop the exercise if you are experiencing any pain or discomfort. If you decide to engage in this exercise, class or exercise program, you agree to do so at your own risk. By voluntarily participating in these activities, you assume all risk of injury to yourself. During your yoga practice, it's common for emotions to arise. We encourage you to explore these feelings with curiosity. Should you find the emotions overwhelming or distressing, we recommend seeking professional support.