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GenDee's avatar

Absolutely love this, thank you for sharing these easy to follow exercises!! What is great it does not require that much only recall them when needed💛

Derek Lakin's avatar

I deeply appreciate it, GenDee!

Marla Grant's avatar

Yes, our bodies are the bellwether, the canary in the coalmine giving us notice that something is up. We need to pay more attention to that because once we are aware, we can act on whatever is creating anxiety, stress and dis-ease.

Derek Lakin's avatar

Beautifully worded, Marla! I strongly align.

KimberlyAnne Sullivan's avatar

Awesome somatic exercises, loving that they are simple (I have even gotten my 77 year old Mother to try them with me!) and can be done pretty much anywhere you have space enough to stand!

Derek Lakin's avatar

Thanks so much, KimberlyAnne! How did you and your mother like the exercises? Were they helpful?

Stuart K Kimball's avatar

The mind- body connection is so important to keep in mind

Your article has lots of useful info

Thanks Derek

Derek Lakin's avatar

Thanks so much, Stuart, and I wholeheartedly agree! If you give the exercises a try, I'd love to know how it goes. 🙏

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Jun 26, 2025
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Derek Lakin's avatar

That's a common challenge, Hali! Did any of these movement-based techniques work for you? When I'm having difficulty reconnecting through mental scanning, I've found physical movement allows me to directly experience my body.

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Jun 25, 2025
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Derek Lakin's avatar

Thank you deeply, Pelle! Let me know how it goes if you give the exercises a try.