Healing Post Traumatic Stress with Somatic Movement
- JS Worldbridger
- Nov 20, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Dec 30, 2024

In the depths of despair, where shadows loom tall
And memories haunt like a never-ending thrall
There lies a path to healing, to find some relief
Through the power of somatic movement, a balm beyond belief
Trauma can leave scars, both seen and unseen
It can shatter your soul, like a broken machine
But through gentle movements, through breath and through flow
You can begin to heal, to let your spirit grow
Somatic movement is a practice so profound
It connects mind and body, in a dance so profound
With each stretch and each twist, with each gentle embrace
You can release the tension, let go of the trace
Of trauma that binds you, that holds you in chains
With somatic movement, you can break free of the stains
That mark your spirit, that cloud your mind
You can find a way back to yourself, to leave the past behind
The body holds memories, both joyous and dark
Through somatic movement, you can make your mark
On the canvas of your being, you can paint a new scene
Where healing and hope replace what once had been
You may start with simple exercises, with movements so slight
But as you grow stronger, as you find your own light
You can delve deeper, into the heart of your pain
And through somatic movement, you can break the chain
That keeps you tethered to the past, to the memories that bind
With each breath, with each movement, you can leave them behind
And step into a future, that's bright and new
Where healing and wholeness are your due
Somatic movement is a gift, a tool so divine
It can help you reclaim what was once yours, what was once mine
So if you're struggling with trauma, with PTSD
Consider somatic movement, as a way to be free
To dance through the darkness, to find some relief
To heal from within, to release the grief
That weighs you down, that holds you tight
To reclaim your true self, to shine your own light
So if you're ready to journey, to take the first step
To embrace somatic movement, and let your heart wept
Know that you're not alone, that healing can be found
Through the power of movement, on solid ground
Where trauma no longer defines who you are
Where healing and hope are not too far
Reach out, take my hand, let's walk this path together
With somatic movement, we can weather any weather
And emerge stronger, more whole, more true
Healed from within, like a morning dew
So let's dance, let's move, let's find our way
Through somatic movement, let's seize the day.
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