Becoming the Body: Embodiment Through Somatic Therapy: Exercises and Tools for Trauma, Stress, and Finding Mind-Body Connection

I didn't read much about this book when I purchased it and I was pleasantly surprised. I do not know anything about somatic therapy. Negative emotions trapped in our cells...explains so much about trauma. This therapy helps with trauma and also everyday things like concentration and focus. The book is truly interactive with charts for tracking, pages for notes, etc. Many chapters have techniques, instructions, and follow-up questions for reflecting and understanding what you experienced. The author teaches you how to recognize patterns in your behavior and explains self-regulation. This is an excellent book not only for trauma victims but also for everyone. I highly recommend it.

This book is filled with plenty of exercises and explanations. With lots of room for Journaling notes as you complete each of the exercises. It was helpful as the author reminds you to consistently focus on the process. Revisiting some of the traumatic experiences is no fun but I now have greater awareness of where I've been storing it in my body. A great bonus that's included is the free 10 min workout along with the yoga poses. Very helpful!

That's a great self-help book. You can see the author did a lot of research to write this book. The readers will find many practical exercises. I like how the writer gives insightful advice to focus on the whole being as one. After reading this book, the reader will be equipped to master their emotions better, understand the seven levels of self-awareness, and develop a better version of themselves. Great book!

This is an excellent mind/body therapy workbook for beginners. It is easy to read and it provides many self-regulation tools and practical exercises that anyone can do on their own. It covers a range of topics such as grounding, self-awareness, pendulation, titration, segmenting, sensory vocabulary, breath work, and so much more. The author is careful to caution readers to seek guidance from a licensed therapist or counselor when working on significant trauma issues. I loved this book and I recommend it for everyone. It's both a great introduction to mind/body therapy as well as a practical workbook for people who are familiar with the concepts but would like a tool to help them practice on their own.

Books like this are very helpful for anyone using these types of therapies, it's great to have a guide through the process.

This book was so comprehensive and thoughtfully laid out for the beginner. It is an excellent companion to our journey of connecting all of our disconnected and unhealed parts. From breathwork to trauma, journalling to somatic yoga in simple, yet powerful language. Thank you. Thank you!

This insightful book offers a transformative journey with Somatic Therapy to regain control over emotions and break free from the lingering impact of past traumas. The author delves into the distinction between somatic therapy and traditional talk therapy, elucidating how it operates to enhance the user's daily life. Valuable insights are provided on why somatic therapy may be the optimal choice. Delving into the intricate interplay between mind and body, the author skillfully navigates the reader through the profound effects of the "fight or flight" response on our nervous system. By employing a body-oriented approach with a variety of exercises and tools, the book provides a comprehensive toolkit for enhancing the mind-body connection and restoring balance to the nervous system. From science-based insights to thought-provoking journal exercises, grounding techniques, and somatic yoga, each tool is thoughtfully crafted to guide individuals in processing their past, reconnecting with their bodies, and ultimately reclaiming emotional and physical well-being. A nice added bonus is a downloadable yoga course that aligns with the somatic therapy program.

Ken Michael's book Becoming the Body not only helps you understand what somatic therapy is but also how it can help us heal our trauma, stress, or anxiety. The book shares many different techniques that are explained in an easy-to-apply manner.It brought a new level of awareness to proactive strategies we can use to help us have a stronger mind-body connection and restore balance to our nervous system. I recommend this book to anyone who feels they are stuck in stress and anxiety.

This book helps us understand ourselves better by listening to what our body says through many exercises.

Embarking on a path to healing and mind-body connection, this guide proved to be an invaluable resource. It delves deeply into somatic therapy, offering a holistic approach to overcoming trauma and chronic stress through engaging exercises and tools. The blend of scientific insight, journal prompts, and practical techniques has not only aided in processing past events but also in fostering a stronger, more aware relationship with my body. Transformative and empowering, it has been instrumental in regaining emotional balance and physical well-being, making it a must-have for those seeking to heal and thrive.

This is a great resource. It explains so well what somatic practices are, why are they so important and gives a very easy to follow guiding the reader step by step on a number of different practices designed to regulate the nervous system so that old trauma stored in the body can be safely processed and released. It is a way of living and these practices can easily be implemented in daily routines. Highly recommend.

Fabulous

This is a very well written, researched practical workbook to help you get yourself back on your feet! This is packed with nuggets that in very informative on the mind-body connection and the emotional role that plays to this. I really do appreciate how this workbook also provides tactics and solutions to prevent future experiences. Very well done!