Mindful Compassionate Inquiry

What Can I Expect To Feel During, Or After, A Body Centered Therapy Session?

These body centered therapies engage various techniques to stimulate the body's natural healing responses to facilitate an emotional release. As a result, individuals may experience a range of physical and emotional responses during and after sessions.

PHYSICAL RESPONSES

Yawning and Sighs:
Yawning and sighing are common physical responses during body centered therapeutic sessions. These actions often indicate the release of tension and pent-up emotions from the body. Yawning can signal the nervous system's shift from a state of stress to a more relaxed state.

Tingling Sensations:
Some individuals might report experiencing tingling sensations or a feeling of energy moving through different parts of their body. This is often seen as a positive sign of energy flow being restored to areas that were previously blocked.

Crying:
Tears are a natural way for the body to release emotional distress. During these therapies, individuals might find themselves crying as they release suppressed emotions, allowing for emotional catharsis.

EMOTIONAL RESPONSES

Catharsis:
Individuals may experience a sense of emotional release or catharsis, where they let go of emotions that have been held within their bodies. This can lead to feelings of relief, lightness, and emotional clarity.

Peacefulness:
As buried emotions are processed and released, individuals often report feeling a sense of inner peace and calm. This is a result of the reduction in emotional burdens that have been carried for a long time.

Heightened Awareness:
Body centered therapies can lead to increased self-awareness as individuals become more attuned to their bodily sensations and emotional responses. This awareness can promote a deeper understanding of oneself and one's triggers.

Shift in Perspective:
Engaging with body centered therapies can sometimes lead to a shift in perspective, allowing individuals to reframe their experiences and develop healthier coping mechanisms.

Conclusion:
Undertaking body centered therapies like Havening, EFT, and Instinctual Self Soothing can bring about transformative changes on both emotional and physical levels. As mentioned, the responses range from yawning, sighing to tears and peacefulness. All of these responses are indicative of the profound impact these therapies can have. As with any therapeutic approach, individual experiences may vary, but the overarching goal remains the same: to achieve a healthier, more balanced state of being by harmonizing the mind and body.

If this body-centered therapy doesn’t quite resonate with you, please explore our remaining five options to discover the practice that suits you best.

Our Recommended Body Centred Therapies

Intuitive Torso Tapping
EFT Finger Tapping
Self Havening
Instinctual Self Soothing
Non Sleep Deep Rest