The Body Wisdom Method is a powerful somatic practice that will bring you back to your body.
Awaken greater sensitivity.
Support your system to release & unwind.
Cultivate receptivity and responsiveness.
THIS METHOD HAS MANY DEEP, POWERFUL APPLICATIONS:
1. Smooths out the nervous system
The demands of modern life create stress and tension in the body and an overactive mind. Body Wisdom encourages an identifying and unwinding of the patterns of contraction and through gentle, non-force movements relieves the bodily tension and underlying mental loops. The result is a systematic, self-guided unburdening of the nervous system.
2. Processes and identifies emotions
As the body unwinds and the mind relaxes its pressured pace the emotions associated with these patterns become apparent and are being let go of. You can note recurring emotional loops for further processing and at the same time allow emotions to simply rise and release.
3. Awakens erotic energy and sensual sensation
As tension, contraction and emotion are being released the body becomes sensitized and we are able to feel deeper. One of the marked results of this sensitization is an ability to feel increased pleasure and well being. Participants report an increased ability to connect through their body, both with themselves and others.
4. Releases trauma patterns into flow
One of the results of traumatic experience (fresh and old alike) is “freeze”, a state in which body, mind and emotions are stuck in a state of numbness. Often “freeze” is falsely perceived as a feeling of “calm/nothing”, which results in an inability to release the experience and ease the bodily patterns. Body Wisdom facilitates a continued movement, which gently opens the freeze pattern and allows for recognition and release of the underlying bodily and emotional patterns.
5. Unites mind and body in intimacy with physical sensation
Through continued engagement with the release of contraction and facilitation of emotional awareness the ingrained patterns become apparent and less pronounced. Over time physical sensation can be engaged with and the acceptance and tolerance of all sensation increases. Intimacy with whatever is present is possible.
6. Creates high bodily responsiveness
Body Wisdom educates the body how to release and process contractions, stress and emotional tension. The body becomes highly attuned to all sensations and can note, react or release fluidly and without having to attend to a traumatic or suppressed backlog.
7. Opens access to bodily wisdom
By putting emphasis on movement and circumventing the analytical mind and loops of tense thinking the natural intelligence of our bodies is accessed. Through gentle guidance the mechanisms of “freeze” and refusal to feel are being loosened and bodily wisdom can create the necessary actions and releases.
BODY WISDOM classes are held online and in person in the Dallas, TX area.
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How does this work?
Body Wisdom is facilitated on a mat or blanket. Participants dress similar to a Yoga or Dance Class, in comfortable, non-restrictive clothing.
Classes are hosted on Zoom so you can practice in the comfort of your own space. You can have your camera off so you can engage with your own processes without being observed.
The method can be practiced at any age, fitness level and mobility. The movements are designed to be self-regulating and can be done in any position, including laying down.
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Setting Up A Home Practice
For your home practice you can choose a few songs and practice for 10-15 minutes as a simple yet effective way to connect with your body, emotion and sensation.
Little and often is best with this practice. It doesn't need to take a long time or be complicated. A few minutes a day is enough to create a profound inner shift.
Make this your sacred space of feeling in and connecting with yourself and exploring your body, emotions, and sensations - the inner universe that makes up YOU!
Ideally you'll have a safe and private space where you can comfortably move around without being interrupted. That said, you can do this practice anywhere - in a park, or even subtly on a train or airplane!
I suggest to choose music without lyrics—so that you can more clearly hear your inner voice instead of someone else's. Music can be very evocative and set the tone for your practice. You'll find a number of playlists with different flavors linked below.
Here’s how to begin your home embodiment practice:
1. Find a comfortable space ... you might wish to have a yoga mat or blanket on the floor. Come onto your hands and knees, letting your body begin to settle. You can let your head hang down, relaxing the tension in your neck, and take a moment to feel the connection between your body and the ground beneath you.
2. Close your eyes and begin to notice what's loudest in your body. That might be a physical sensation like tightness in your shoulders. It might be energies like heat or butterflies in your stomach. It might be emotions like anger or sadness or joy. The loudest thing in your body might even be a thought. As you tune into what's loudest, explore how this would have you move. If there is tightness could you move as tightness? If you feel tired, how would exhaustion move your body? Let your movement be guided by what feels right in this moment.
3. As you move, thoughts or emotions may bubble up. Welcome them without judgment, and continue to let your body guide you. There’s no need to force a particular breathing pattern or return to familiar postures from yoga or exercise. Simply allow your movement to flow in an intuitive, nonlinear way.
4. Trust the process. Some moments may feel full of emotion, others may feel quiet or even boring—and that’s perfectly okay. Your body knows what it needs, so let it lead you.
5. You can practice with or without music. If you choose music, let it create a gentle background, or enjoy the stillness of silence.
**The only two guidelines are simple: keep your eyes closed and keep moving.**
Even the smallest movement—a finger, a gentle undulation of your spine—counts. You can adjust your posture anytime, shifting to lying down or resting on your forearms if your wrists need a break. However, staying on your hands and knees often provides the most freedom for your spine, shoulders, and neck to move.
This is your time to feel, explore, and release. There is no right or wrong way—just you, your movement, and your body’s innate wisdom guiding the way. 🌿
There are many Non-Linear Movement Playlists on Spotify as well as some on SoundCloud. (you can search by “Non Linear”)
We encourage you to create your own, ideally with music that does not have lyrics.
Enjoy!