Short reflections on how somatic work can help you navigate stress and overwhelm, find freedom from stuck patterns, and build capacity and resilience.
Accessing the Body's Wisdom
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With practice you can notice the signs that emotional overwhelm is building in your body, giving you time to prepare for whatever arrives.
Sep 6, 2026
When overwhelmed by memories and emotions related to painful experiences, the healing vortex can offer inner resources to support healing.
Aug 23, 2026
When emotional overwhelm appears, telling yourself that you are safe doesn’t always help. A somatic practice can help you show your body that you are safe.
Aug 16, 2026
Changing yourself to fit what others expect, or fawning, may be your nervous system’s way of trying to keep you safe. A way of showing that it loves you.
Aug 2, 2026
It can be tempting to push away strong emotions, but by gently staying present with them, you can begin to see their impermanence.
Jul 26, 2026
Grief isn’t something to be processed and discarded; instead, over time your soul will grow larger to make space for that pain.
Jul 25, 2026
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I’m a trauma-trained somatic practitioner, yoga teacher, and writer, with over 15 years of experience. Originally from New Hampshire—where I spent much of my childhood and adolescence wandering in the mountains—I now call Canada my home.
My somatic journey has taken me from guiding outdoor yoga classes on the top of a hill in Portland, Oregon, to leading yoga sessions and mindfulness hikes in rural southwestern Ontario, Canada, to using somatic work to help people live more fully, whatever that means for them. This is the same type of somatic work that enabled me to heal from decades of anxiety and depression, and later, panic attacks.
About Shawn
Based in Ontario, Canada
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