The mind and body connection.
The term refers to the mind and body connection.
Embodiment doesnt overlook the value of people’s physicality or senses.
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Embodiment practices are derived from somatic therapy.
The Importance of Embodiment
In the current world of screens, people often disconnect from their bodies.
Therefore, most dont listen to their body’s sensations or heed its signals when something goes awry.
The scientists believe using a an embodiment model reframes our understanding of SE-AN.
These practices fall under the umbrella of somatic psychology.
The term somatic means relating to the body.
Somatic therapy focuses on this very important mind/body interface.
This form of therapy is inclusive and takes a holistic therapeutic approach.
Therefore, having body awareness becomes a crucial healing agent.
Tension and pain no longer take up residence in the body anymore.
In this kind of therapy, patients go beyond where verbal communication ortalk therapycan take them.
Somatic therapists employ mind-body techniques for the sake of releasing whats weighing on you physically and emotionally.
You focus on your breath and specific postures to reach a peaceful state.
In a recent paper, scientists discussed how yoga practice could influence how we positively inhabit our bodies.
it’s possible for you to start to recognize your strengths, vulnerabilities, and uniqueness.
You become part of an integrated and whole self.
Thus, you could go beyond self-acceptance to appreciation and even self-love.
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