BEAR HUG

grounding
3 MINUTES

Exercise Instructions

While sitting down, alternate tapping each shoulder and move your eyes in each direction while facing straight ahead. Adjust your pacing as feels comfortable in the body.

How This Somatic Exercise Works

This exercise leverages the power of self-soothing touch, which stimulates pressure receptors under your skin, signaling your brain to slow down heart rate and lower cortisol levels. Shifting your gaze while tapping helps engage both hemispheres of the brain, promoting better emotional regulation.

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