Stored trauma doesn't live in memory — it lives in muscle tension, altered breathing, and the body's automatic responses. This beginner's guide explains the somatic approach to releasing it: gently, safely, and at a pace your nervous system can actually work with.

The most powerful nervous system regulation tools are not complicated or expensive. They are simple, physical, and available to you right now. These five somatic practices take five minutes or less — and the research behind them is solid.