Healing with Somatic Movement
- Julie Jewels Smoot
- Apr 4, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 9, 2024

In the quiet space of the studio
where the only sound is the soft
whisper of breath and the gentle
rustle of bodies moving in rhythm
We gather in a circle, a community
of souls seeking solace in movement
and release in the fluidity of soma
The teacher stands at the center
a beacon of light and wisdom
guiding us through the pathways
of our bodies, unlocking the gates
to our deepest wounds and desires
We begin with a simple stretch
reaching our arms up to the sky
feeling the tightness in our muscles
slowly melt away under the warmth
of our own touch
We move into a series of slow
and deliberate movements
exploring the limits of our bodies
and the spaces in between
unraveling the tension that lies
hidden beneath the surface
With each breath, we sink deeper
into the well of our own being
letting go of the burdens that
have weighed us down for too long
Our bodies become a canvas
for the dance of healing
each movement a brushstroke
painting a picture of strength
and resilience
We embrace the fluidity
of our own existence
allowing ourselves to flow
with the currents of life
knowing that in movement
there is healing
As the session comes to a close
we gather in a final circle
hands clasped in unity
hearts open to the possibilities
of transformation
In this sacred space of movement
we have found a place of solace
a sanctuary for our weary souls
where healing is not just a concept
but a tangible reality
And as we leave the studio
we carry with us the light
and love that we have cultivated
through the gift of somatic movement
For in the rhythm of our bodies
lies the key to our own healing
a pathway to wholeness
and a beacon of hope in the darkness
So we dance on, embracing
the beauty of our own existence
knowing that in movement
there is freedom, there is release
and there is healing.
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