WALL PRESSES

Steady pressing against a wall to add energy to the nervous system.

Exercise Instructions

Press steadily against the wall for a few seconds, then release and repeat, exhaling as you push and inhaling as you release. Keep your hands against the wall and focus on your breathing.

How This Somatic Exercise Works

Wall Presses stimulate the proprioceptive system, increasing body awareness and grounding the nervous system. The pressure also releases serotonin, a 'feel-good' neurotransmitter, reducing stress and increasing relaxation.

Tips For This Exercise

Ensure your feet are hip-width apart and your hands are flat against the wall, pushing as if you're trying to move it.

Keep your back straight and focus on your breathing, exhaling as you push and inhaling as you release.

About The Author

Loren Hogue

Co-CEO NEUROFIT

Loren is Co-CEO of NEUROFIT, and a Master Somatics + Business Coach with a decade of experience coaching thousands of clients worldwide. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Well+Good, SHAPE, Vogue, Prevention, Thrive Global, and more.

After facing years of chronic stress, burnout, and nervous system dysregulation after a loss in her family, she launched NEUROFIT as a fast, effective and accessible solution to these challenges.

Today, the NEUROFIT app is used by 2,000+ leading doctors, therapists, and health coaches, reaching 100,000+ users in 100+ countries.