Somatic therapy is a wild, wacky way to beat stress
New York Post • • health
Key Points:
- Somatic Shaking, a body-based therapy involving chaotic movement like jumping and arm flapping, is gaining popularity on TikTok as a method to relieve emotional trauma and physical tension stored in the nervous system.
- Developed by Dr. Peter Levine in the 1970s, the practice mimics an innate animal response to stress, helping humans release energy accumulated from trauma experienced decades ago.
- The therapy is reported to aid in managing PTSD, grief, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem, requiring only a few minutes a day without special equipment.
- Beyond emotional benefits, Somatic Shaking may improve physical health by reducing the negative effects of chronic stress, which is linked to heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep problems,
