You’ve journaled. Affirmed. Manifested. Meditated.
But something still feels… stuck. Your shoulders are tense. Your jaw is clenched. Your stomach feels like it’s holding a secret it won’t share. If you haven’t tried somatic exercises for tension, your body might still be stuck in survival mode.
Sound familiar?
You’re not broken. You’re just holding.
If you’re a high-achieving, sensitive entrepreneur (hi, me too 👋), chances are your nervous system has picked up a lot of baggage along the way—especially when it comes to money, visibility, success, and sustainability.
And here’s the truth: mindset work alone won’t clear it.
Because your body is still bracing.
When you say things like:
“I am ready for more clients.”
“I feel safe making money.”
“I can rest without guilt.”
…but your shoulders are up to your ears or your gut feels like it’s in a fist, your nervous system isn’t getting the memo. It’s in protection mode. Not expansion mode.
This is where somatic exercises comes in.
Simple, intentional movement that teaches your body what safety feels like—not just what it sounds like.
Try this 3-exercise routine to connect with your body and start gently shifting from stuck to spacious. Each move is paired with a cue to rewire the story you’re telling yourself—from the inside out.
How to do it:
Attach a resistance band at waist height.
Tuck your elbow into your side at a 90° angle, holding the band across your belly.
Slowly rotate your arm outward while keeping that elbow glued to your ribs.
Cue: “I release the pressure to figure it all out right now.”
Why it works: This targets overprotective shoulder tension—where so many of us carry the invisible weight of doing too much.
How to do it:
Lie on your back, hug your knees in, and gently rock side to side.
Cue: “I can let softness return to my center.”
Why it works: This calms the psoas and belly, which often tighten during freeze states or moments of overwhelm—especially for caregivers and high performers.
How to do it:
Lie flat or stand against a wall.
Gently tuck your chin in (like a double chin), then press the back of your head toward the floor or wall. Hold 3 seconds, release. Repeat 10x.
Cue: “I don’t need to watch everything to be safe.”
Why it works: This resets vagal tone and helps release jaw tension caused by hypervigilance or people-pleasing patterns.
You’ll start noticing:
This mini plan is a beautiful place to begin.
But somatic support is deeply personal.
Where you hold tension, how you release, and which cues unlock your nervous system are different from mine. From your best friend. From that coach you follow on Instagram.
That’s why I build custom somatic plans for creatives, business owners, and sensitive humans who want to regulate their body, rewire their money story, and expand without burnout.
If you’re ready to find your version of safety, I’d love to support you.
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Your body’s been waiting for this.
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