Body check-in — right now: Put one hand on your chest. One on your belly. Just notice. Is your breath shallow or deep? Is there tension anywhere? Don't fix it. Just witness it. The body relaxes when it feels noticed. Try it for 60 seconds.
#bodyscan #somatictool #interoception

When you notice yourself "going away" — try orienting. Slowly look around the room. Let your eyes settle on one thing. Name it out loud: "I see the chair." This tells your brain: I'm here. This is now. Not then.
#groundingtechnique #somatictool #traumarecovery

Jaw tight? Mind racing?
Your body may be signaling a stress loop.
Use this 30-second jaw + tongue release to shift out of tension mode.

#jawrelease #somatictool #nervoussystemregulation #stressrelief #embodimentpractice