Somatic Release for Muscle Tension Relief

About this episode

Heidi Hadley explores the connection between physical tension, breathing, and nervous system regulation in the context of muscle tension relief.

In this first episode of the Mindful in May series, Heidi Hadley guides you through the powerful connection between physical tension, breathing and nervous system regulation. When life feels uncertain or overwhelming, the body responds. Not just through thoughts or emotions, but through held patterns of muscular tension that can build in the shoulders, hips, ribs and jaw. Over time, this can lead to: Shallow breathing Fatigue and overwhelm Persistent tightness or discomfort Reduced mobilit...

People in this episode

Host: Heidi Hadley

Topics covered

• somatic movement
• muscle tension relief
• nervous system regulation
• breathing techniques
• mindfulness

Keywords

• somatic release
• muscle tension
• breathing
• nervous system
• mindfulness
• physical tension
• shoulders
• hips
• jaw

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