Judi Blum, Somatic Spiritual Coach

12/28/2025

Yesterday, I shared my blog with a written year-end practice. Today, I’m offering a somatic version.

Use this practice to deepen your yearly reflection and bring awareness into your body.

1. Ground and Center
Sit or lie comfortably. Close your eyes and take slow, easy breaths. Feel your body supported and settle fully into this moment.

2. Body Scan
Bring attention through your body from head to feet. Notice sensations without judgment.

3. Reflect on the Year
As you scan, let your body guide you to moments of the past year:

Being over doing: Where did you strive rather than flow? Sense the tension, effort, or holding that accompanied striving, and contrast it with the ease, softness, or spaciousness of moments of flow.
Heart openness: Notice moments of softness or expansion, and contrast them with heaviness, closure, or holding around the heart.
Safety in the belly: Sense moments of relaxation, grounding, and safety, and contrast them with tension, bracing, or uncertainty.
Cringe or shame: Notice sensations of contraction, collapse, heat, or withdrawal, and contrast them with moments of neutrality, softness, or settling.
Connection: Notice how your body responded in moments of connection to yourself, others, and the world, and contrast them with moments of disconnection or separation.
Flexibility vs. rigidity: Sense moments of looseness, adaptability, and flow, and contrast them with stiffness, bracing, or rigidity.
4. Embodied Reflection
Place a hand on each area as you notice it. Breathe and silently name what arises:

“I felt open here.”

“I held tension here.”

“I felt connected here.”

“I felt closed off here.”

5. Release and Integrate
Take long, slow breaths. Exhale tension, shame, or rigidity. Inhale openness, clarity, and acceptance. Visualize carrying the wisdom of the year forward.

6. Optional Journaling
Write down any insights, sensations, or reflections. You can organize them as Realizations & Fulfillments, Learning Moments, or Wisdom & Insights.

12/27/2025

Reflecting on the year is not just a closure; it's a gateway to alignment and wisdom. Dive into my latest blog on how a yearly life review can guide you toward a more peaceful existence. Let's make intentional choices together!

A Gentle End-of-Year Reflection for Alignment and WisdomMany spiritual traditions, as well as people who have had near-death experiences, speak of a life review that occurs when we leave the physical body — a moment where we see clearly how we lived, loved, chose, and showed up.A yearly review is ...

12/07/2025

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫
We live in an age where we have easy access to tools that help us self-regulate—to bring calm into our nervous system. There are certainly times when this is essential: to manage the moment or to retrain your system toward ease. And yet, I am beginning to notice that using these tools can sometimes become a reflex at the first sign of discomfort in the belly.

This month’s practice is to unpractice, for just a few moments, when the ego begins to become more balanced and brings feelings of unsafety in the belly. If these sensations arise, take a moment to look around and notice that there is likely no real threat present—otherwise, your heart would not open, and your ego would not be softening.

Rather than immediately reaching for long, slow exhales, closing your eyes, humming, or gving yourself a hug, try simply allowing the belly to be felt. Attend to it fully, without judgment. You may know your limits, or perhaps you don’t—because the default has often been to self-regulate rather than to build resilience and let the body register the safety that is already there.

Feel free to alternate back and forth—pendulate between noticing the sensations in your belly and using your familiar self-regulation tools. See if you can slowly increase the time spent with the raw sensations and decrease reliance on the tools, allowing your nervous system to gradually experience safety in the body itself.

12/06/2025

𝐆𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞
The holidays are here! If you’re like me, finding gifts that feel personal and practical can be tricky.𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝: 𝟓𝟎% 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭.

A 90‑minute session that’s normally $125 can be yours for just $62.50. This offer is valid until December 25, 2025, at midnight and can be used anytime within a year.

Give the gift of exploration, growth, and inner peace—your loved ones will thank you! Simply contact me and we will make it happen.

12/02/2025

This month, I’ve noticed coping mechanisms that once served me in childhood showing up as adult patterns—ways of being that no longer support peace in myself or with others. As I brought awareness to these habits, I could feel my ego softening, and I was tickled to notice that my belly had its own voice in the process, indicating that I did not feel entirely safe welcoming the expansive feelings that came with this shift.
The ego is often misunderstood—some see it as something to “kill,” while others view it as a sense of self to soften and understand. In reality, the latter is often part of a natural evolution of self-awareness. This month’s newsletter is focused on softening in safety, with the hope of normalizing the experience and supporting us all in becoming more resilient to the changes that come with an ego that is becoming more balanced.
This month's blog post, Learn the Body’s Wisdom in Ego Work, I share some thoughts about mindfully softening the ego, strengthening your sense of safety, and embracing vulnerability in all 3 brains: the body, heart, and belly.
https://www.judiblum.com/post/the-body-s-wisdom-in-ego-work

09/01/2025

It’s been far too long since I last posted! This spring and summer were beautifully intense (I’ll share more about that soon). For now, I’m happy to share my latest blog post on assuring one’s existence. Intrigued? The topic caught my attention too. Have a read and let me know how it resonates with you.
𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐮𝐦.𝐜𝐨𝐦/𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭/𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐨𝐧𝐞-𝐬-𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

04/06/2025

𝙎𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙎𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘼𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙡
This is a powerful somatic practice for times when your paradigm is being challenged, when you seek to be less dogmatic, or when you wish to cultivate greater compassion for differences.

Here, we lean into the felt sense—a concept developed by Eugene Gendlin that describes a deep, pre-verbal bodily awareness encompassing more than just emotions or thoughts. It is an inner knowing that holds the whole of a situation. For this exercise, we set aside the intellect for a moment and tune into the wisdom of the body.

𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙈𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩
Identify the two opposing perspectives of your subject.
Write each concept clearly on separate sheets of paper.
Place the papers 5–6 feet apart on the floor.
Stand near or on the paper that represents your current stance.
Take 4–5 heart-focused breaths, grounding into your body.
Take a bold side-step toward the opposing concept and notice how your body responds.

If needed, step back towards your original position and observe any shifts.

By staying attuned to internal sensations, continue moving between the two positions. See if a place of peace emerges—perhaps somewhere closer to the centre, where a deeper understanding can unfold.

04/04/2025

In my latest blog post, we discuss the harmony between matter and spirit. We will explore how to hold the creative tension between dualities, align with your true nature, and find balance in the dance of the seen and unseen.

Honouring the Dance of the Seen and UnseenSo much healing happens—both within ourselves and in humanity—when we cease resisting who we truly are, what we naturally embody, and the essence of our soul’s incarnation. Comparison is the enemy of self-acceptance, of self-love. In a society where co...

02/23/2025

In this month's blog post, you are invited discover how the heart is the sense organ of the soul, guiding us to deeper connection with nature, the world, and something greater. Learn why slowing down and listening to the heart’s wisdom is essential for sustainable fulfillment.

The Heart as More Than an OrganIn the rush of daily life, it’s easy to forget that our heart is more than just a physical organ—it is the sense organ of our soul. Through it, we connect to nature, to the world around us, and to something greater than ourselves. But in order to truly hear the hea...

11/17/2024

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫
If it feels right, find a comfortable, quiet, private space for yourself. The invitation is simple: bring your awareness to your breath. Nothing needs to change—just notice. Perhaps get curious and notice if you might sense your whole body expanding and gently relaxing with each breath? What is it like to be breathed?

Next, allow your attention to rest on your heartbeat. It may help to place a hand on your heart. Can you sense your heartbeat in other areas of your body—your fingertips, belly, feet, or even your whole body? What is it like for your heart to beat on its own, with no seemingly external force driving it? You might choose to stay here, contemplating these miraculous life-giving processes that continue effortlessly, without any apparent outside source.

11/10/2024

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠...
Judi, your voice and the energy and compassion that is felt by how you speak, what you say, and your amazing listening skills have been enough for me to just soften more edges and receive in a way in which I may not have received before. I love the way you do a session - the way you keep gently on track and yet permit latitude, expression, and expansion into arenas that might not have been evident at the moment. I think you are an incredible guide. I love the fact that your heart is ever present, or I should say maybe it's your heart is the presence that is palpable. I look forward to all my sessions. Thank you for your stunning summary afterwards which allows me to revisit the process and the evolution I had in sessions. It really is empowering when I reread it. I say, "Look at that, there's a beautiful leap! There's a beautiful embodiment!' It really nourishes me in a profound way to hear myself be quoted back and I am grateful for it. - Karen

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬❗ 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞. 𝐈 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮.

10/30/2024

In my latest blog post, discover the power of The Mystic, one of our 11 Wholeness Companions, and explore how this inner life partner connects us to our origins, cosmic love, and deep inner grace. Learn about the neuroscience behind The Mystic and how to reconnect with your true self for lasting peace and joy.

https://www.judiblum.com/post/mapping-meaning-reconnecting-with-the-mystic