Somatic Exercises To Navigate Overwhelm | 10 Minutes

Welcome to Day 1 of Somatic Kickstart, my transformative 30-day journey to restoring balance, resilience, and calm through nervous system regulation. Today's focus is on navigating overwhelm—a universal challenge in our fast-paced, input-saturated world. Whether you're feeling emotionally drained, physically tense, or stuck in a reactive state, this session offers a reset for your nervous system. THE SCIENCE OF NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION The exercises in this routine are designed to shift your body out of a dysregulated state and into a place of balance and connection. By targeting key components of the nervous system—including the vagus nerve, limbic system, and cranial diaphragm—this practice helps you: -Restore Stability: Soothe the overactive "fight, flight, or freeze" response triggered by stress. -Enhance Grounding: Reconnect with the present moment through sensory and proprioceptive input. -Promote Resilience: Strengthen your nervous system’s ability to recover from stressors. -Foster Connection: Support the integration of emotional, cognitive, and survival brain functions. WHY DOES OVERWHELM HAPPEN? Overwhelm often stems from a nervous system stuck in overdrive, responding to the endless barrage of modern-day stressors. These moments of chaos are not a sign of weakness but a natural response to perceived threats. However, with intentional somatic practices, you can reestablish a sense of safety and calm. HOW THIS ROUTNE SUPPORTS YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM 1) Supportive Touch: Engages areas like the cranial diaphragm and vagus nerve to calm the body and mind. 2) Proprioceptive Input: Anchors your sense of self in space, helping to ground you in the present moment. 3) Emotional Regulation: Balances the limbic system, or "emotional brain," promoting feelings of safety and stability. 4) Neurochemical Balance: Stimulates oxytocin release and enhances circulation to foster relaxation and connection. BENEFITS OF NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION 1) Reduce Stress: Shift your body out of the "fight, flight, or freeze" response into a state of calm by soothing the autonomic nervous system. 2) Enhance Emotional Regulation: Balance the "emotional brain" (limbic system) to respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively, fostering resilience. 3) Promote Relaxation: Activate the parasympathetic nervous system through vagus nerve stimulation, encouraging deep physical and mental restoration. 4) Improve Focus and Clarity: Calm overwhelming thoughts to clear mental fog and improve decision-making. 5) Foster Self-Compassion and Safety: Supportive touch and gentle movements reassure the body, creating a sense of safety and emotional connection. 6) Build Resilience: Strengthen your nervous system’s ability to recover from stressors over time, helping you stay grounded during challenges. 7) Boost Overall Health: Lower stress-induced issues like inflammation and poor digestion while supporting better sleep, immunity, and vitality. - Whether you’re new to somatics or looking to deepen your practice, this guided somatic practice offers a gentle introduction to connecting with your body, mind and soul. Don’t forget to like, comment, and share your experience. Thank you for joining me on this routine! Reminder: If you sigh, yawn, shiver, swallow or have an emotional release, this is a sign your nervous system is starting to regulate and feel safer. - YouTube:    / @shebreath_teresa   Instagram: shebreath_official TikTok: sheBREATH Website: www.shebreath.com My music is by Epidemic Sounds: https://share.epidemicsound.com/aq6ls9 - As a certified trauma-centered somatic practitioner and breath therapist, I help you regulate your nervous system through somatics and breathwork. My journey included transforming personal challenges into wisdom. I´ve evolved through my own trauma, trials and errors, which now empower me to offer guidance and support to others navigating their own transformations. - Disclaimer: The content provided on this channel is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Teresa Trieb is not responsible for any liabilities, injuries, or damages that may occur from following the information or advice in these videos. By voluntarily participating in these somatic exercises, you agree to do so at your own risk and accept full responsibility for any potential damage. You may consult a healthcare professional before beginning somatic exercises. These exercises are intended as a general guide; always pay attention to your body's signals and discontinue if you feel unwell. If you experience sensations such as tingling, ear ringing, dizziness, light-headedness or similar symptoms, please remain calm, as they are completely normal. #overwhelm #nervoussystemregulation #somatics #somaticexperiencing #overstimulation #emotionalregulation #nervoussystemhealing #somatictherapy #somaticexercises