Somatic Bliss, 8600, Lagos (2025)

05/11/2025

Dysregulation may show up even when we look perfectly functional or calm from the outside. We may find ourselves in functional freeze, be disconnected from our body and emotions and/or seemingly "at peace". Regulation isn’t about always being peaceful - it’s about having range & adaptability: a truly resilient nervous system doesn’t only know how to slow down and relax, it knows how to rise up, express, and respond appropriately to what life is asking from you.

There is no "one size fits all" method to regulate. What will work depends on the state you are in, your history, past trauma, current challenges & what they require of you. In somatic therapy sessions we rely not only on expert knowledge but also on real time responses of your body. So if you are curious to try - book a session with somebody trained in somatics and applied Polyvagal theory. This framework can give a practical and eye opening lense to view your state through, and find tools to help yourself in different situations.

Warmly,
Jurga Bliss
somaticbliss.eu

03/11/2025

I have also been there.

I also spent years trying to fix myself, thinking that if I could just become “better,” stronger, less sensitive, more resourceful, less tired, more *pow pow*...

I pushed, I planned, I achieved — and my body paid the price. Chronic inflammation, food intolerances, migraines, joint pains — my own nervous system had been carrying too much for too long. I am still living with all these consequences! But I am living with them differently.

What I discovered is: healing and fixing are not the same thing. I changed my relationship to healing (including healing my physical body). I learned to listen to ALL of my parts. To give myself grace. To rest. To speak softly to myself.

Life doesn't need you to do more. It needs you to come back to it, to feel it, to meet your parts with curiosity instead of judgment. Then aliveness can finally flow through you. And what is actually supposed to be done, gets done.

When I finally stopped trying to control, and instead accepted what was present, my body started to soften. My nervous system slowly unclenched. My energy returned. And I felt again that my life is worth living. Not due to what I achieve, how well I am doing, how much I am doing... Just because it feels good to be me. In this very body, capable of both pain and pleasure, in this chatty and sometimes wise mind, in this life I am creating for myself. It feels good to have found home in myself.

It’s not always easy. Some days are still extra hard, especially with chronic pain. But this is the path I walk with gratitude and I invite you to walk along with me.

DM me to arrange somatic therapy sessions online, I have a couple open slots for regular appointments.

Be kind to yourself. Being kind to others will come as a result.

Warmly,
Jurga

28/10/2025

We can read all the books, listen to all the podcasts, and understand our patterns, even successfully change our thinking about things but lasting change doesn’t happen in the mind alone. True transformation happens when it actually lives in the body.

Because:
✨ Change is embodied, not just conceptual;
✨ Your body needs to learn a new way of being;
✨ When your mind, emotions, and body are aligned, change becomes sustainable.

Swipe through to learn:
1. Why thinking alone isn’t enough
2. The 3 levels of transformation: cognitive, emotional, and somatic
3. How somatic practice helps your body trust and integrate new ways of being

Try this somatic practice: name the change you want, notice your body’s response, and breathe with it. Let your body guide the transformation: sustainable change isn’t just what you think - it can only become true when you feel and live it.

If this resonates - if you’re curious how can you integrate change in a more sustainable way - I invite you into this work with me.

A 20min discovery call is free. DM me to book a time or find out more on somaticbliss.eu

21/10/2025

Excitedly looking forward to another Nervous system workshop that I will be facilitating - this time in beautiful Palermo! 🇮🇹 I am super passionate about the nervous system work as I find it such a powerful doorway into understanding ourselves better, freeing ourselves from shame of "why didn't I say/do this?!" and grounding in connection with self as well as others.

If you are in Sicília, residing here or simply visiting next week, welcome to join me at this event organised together with . We will make our Nervous system map and learn some somatic techniques for self-regulation, rooted in applied Polyvagal theory. This event will be held in English.

DM me for more information and booking your spot.

Ci vediamo in classe!

19/10/2025

So many of us come to healing with sincere devotion - wanting to grow, improve our relationships, the way we feel about ourselves, and finally feel whole. But somewhere along the way, that devotion can quietly turn into pressure to be "good at healing", to "ace it". Without even noticing, the same patterns of shame, perfectionism, self loathing that you craved to let go off, come into this space and use growth as another tool to criticise and shame ourselves.

I see it with clients all the time... "I didn't take care of my needs and now I feel bad about betraying myself", "I wasn't being authentic, I smiled and nodded at work today, even though I was not agreeing, I feel fake.", "I feel stuck AGAIN! After all this work, I should be way more productive already."

The truth is: healing isn’t something you can ace. It happens, as a process, when you meet yourself with presence and over time - offer compassion and eventually - even love to all that you felt is broken in you. The shift happens as a result of your presence.

When we slow down and become compassionately present with what is — the ache, the numbness, the confusion, the protective patterns, we begin to shift at the deepest level: the body remembers safety, and the self begins to soften back into itself.

If this resonates with you — if you’re ready to explore healing not as another self-improvement project but as a process of self-inclussion, acceptance and integration, I invite you to begin a somatic therapy journey with me.

✨ DM to book a free 20-minute discovery call to sense if this work feels right for you, it is a space to ask questions, feel into what your system needs, and decide if you are ready take your next step toward embodied healing. More information on somaticbliss.eu

16/09/2025

Summer vibes are fading… and so is that leisurely, vacation pace.

September can sometimes feel flat, challenging, or just “meh.” Maybe you struggle to find a new rhythm as the days shorten and routines ramp back up. Your body and nervous system notice these subtle shifts: less sunlight lowers serotonin, more darkness increases melatonin, and your cortisol rhythm might feel off. That’s why in the mornings you might feel slower than desired, afternoons become sluggish, and even small tasks can feel heavier than usual.

A few simple, intentional resets can help you feel lighter, clearer, and more alive without forcing anything major onto yourself.

Somatic & nervous system-friendly resets:

*Gentle polyvagal exercises
*Shaking, stretching, walking or dancing for a few minutes
*Mindful breathing or a butterfly hug
*Morning sunlight or bright light exposure
*Cold splash on your face to wake up your system
*Walk barefoot on grass or earth - still not too cold in most places
*Hide your phone and take a short screen break
*Dance & sing in the shower
*Take a moment to enjoy a laugh with colleagues, family or friends (or even laugh at a silly cat video together with someone if need be) - togetherness promotes co-regulation

Small signals of safety, movement, and play are all it takes to help your body catch up to your mind and restore rhythm and clarity.

Want more support? I still have a few free spots for somatic sessions in September. DM me to arrange a free 20min intro call.

03/09/2025

You feel stuck. It’s not just in your head & it’s not about lack of willpower.

We’re told to “just push through” or “think positively.” That perspective creates shame in us when it doesn’t work. And it doesn't indefinitelly work to push through, because stuckness is somatic: your nervous system holds patterns your mind alone can’t shift. From a Polyvagal perspective, long-term stuckness often reflects immobilization, your body signaling it doesn’t feel safe enough to move forward.

What can you do?

Work with your body:

Micro-movements: shoulder rolls, finger stretches, tiny posture shifts. Signal safety & invite action STEP BY STEP.

Check your breath: allow your belly to soften, your chest to expand, & take in more air. Notice how it changes your sense of ease & readiness to move.

Work with your mind:

Create a “menu list” of possible tasks & actions.

Ask: “What is the smallest I can do right now?”

Notice what has least resistance & start there. Big tasks often overwhelm us and we freeze up. Breaking down into smaller steps and taking the path of least resistance is a more sustainable way out of stuckness.

Body first & mind next. Start small, notice sensations, & let your nervous system & curiosity guide the next step.

DM me or email on info@somaticbliss.eu for a free 20-min discovery call for somatic therapy sessions starting in September.

03/09/2025

You feel stuck. It’s not just in your head & it’s not about lack of willpower.

We’re told to “just push through” or “think positively.” That creates shame in us when it doesn’t work. And it doesn't indefinitelly work to push through because stuckness is somatic: your nervous system holds patterns your mind alone can’t shift. From a Polyvagal perspective, long-term stuckness often reflects immobilization, your body signaling it doesn’t feel safe enough to move forward.

What can you do?

Work with your body:

Micro-movements: shoulder rolls, finger stretches, tiny posture shifts. Signal safety & invite action STEP BY STEP.

Check your breath: allow your belly to soften, your chest to expand, & take in more air. Notice how it changes your sense of ease & readiness to move.

Work with your mind:

Create a “menu list” of possible tasks & actions.

Ask: “What is the smallest I can do right now?”

Notice what has least resistance & start there. Big tasks often overwhelm us and we freeze up. Breaking down into smaller steps and taking the path of least resistance is a more sustainable way out of stuckness.

Body first & mind next. Start small, notice sensations, & let your nervous system & curiosity guide the next step.

DM me or email on info@somaticbliss.eu for a free 20-min discovery call for somatic therapy sessions starting in September.

21/08/2025

For some of us, thinking became the safest place to live.

Feelings & sensations were overwhelming: too much to handle, too many difficult memories, too much risk of falling apart. So the mind took over. It built walls of analysis, clarity, control. For years, that strategy worked. It kept chaos at a distance.

But at some point thinking stops being a refuge and becomes a cage. The body is muted, the heart flat, aliveness out of reach. You can understand everything, yet still struggle to feel much and life becomes a tasteless block of unseasoned tofu...

You are not broken. It is a nervous system that learned survival. But you can learn again, this time - to feel your feelings, to be alive in your body and to experience it safely.

Somatic therapy is the work of turning back toward the body with the same intelligence you once turned away. Not by plunging into the deepest waters all at once, but by gradually learning to meet sensation in doses that can be held. By discovering that feeling - once unbearable - can be safe enough.

The return to the body is the return to life.

DM me or drop an email at info@somaticbliss.eu to book a free 20 min discovery call & let's start your journey back to yourself in September.

Warmly,
Jurga Bliss DipIBMT, RSMT/E

08/05/2025

Discomfort shows up - and we try to get rid of it ASAP. We scroll, overthink, numb out, shut down... These are natural nervous system responses - your body doing its best to protect you.

But avoiding discomfort doesn’t make it go away. It often makes it louder.

Somatic therapy offers a different path: one where we meet discomfort with presence, not force. Where we build the capacity to stay, just a little longer, without being overwhelmed.

Over time, this helps expand your window of tolerance—the zone where your nervous system can handle stress without slipping into panic or shutdown.
A wider window means:

*Less reactivity

*Fewer spirals

*More space to feel and respond with intention

And this is how we start to find comfort in discomfort - not by pushing through it, but by building the safety to stay with ourselves when it arises.

Start small. Go gently. Your body knows the pace.

If you'd like some support and/or education on how to work hand in hand with your nervous system, I am happy to explore together. DM to book a private session or a free 20min discovery call.

Warmly,
Jurga Bliss

01/05/2025

Are you uncomfortable with conflict? You’re not alone. Many of us avoid tough conversations, and it's totally understandable. Conflicts challenge our feelings of safety and connection. Unfortunately, avoiding conflict can create even more stress and discomfort in the long run.

🚨Disclaimer: the following text is not applicable to the situations of abuse!

Why do we avoid conflict?
Avoiding conflict is common. When challenged, a lot of us react by shutting down, becoming defensive, people-pleasing or walking away. These aren’t personality flaws - they’re nervous system responses to perceived threat.

What’s happening in your body?

When conflict shows up, your brain and body act fast. Before you even know it, your body will have reacted in a way that worked best to keep you alive in the past. And based on the framework of polyvagal theory, conflict - especially if it feels intense or personal - can trigger a fight, flight, freeze, or fawn response.

That’s your body trying to protect you—even if the situation isn’t truly dangerous.

These reactions can push you outside your window of tolerance, making it hard to stay yourself. So in order to be able to show up in conflict , we need to regulate.

So how do we handle conflict differently?

Not by forcing ourselves to be “comfortable" but by normalizing the discomfort, grounding, centering and staying true to ourselves, even when it is scary.

Discomfort in conflict doesn’t mean something bad is happening (unless it is abusive! Remove yourself asap!). It means something matters. When we learn to lean into that discomfort, instead of avoiding it, we reduce the shame, anxiety, and fear around it. Growth isn’t about feeling unbothered by difficult situations, it’s about staying connected to yourself, even when things feel hard.

Instead of avoiding the difficult conversations, you can learn to navigate them with grace. You can expand your window of tolerance. You can stay more present in conflict. And you don’t have to do it alone. Somatic therapy helps you understand your body’s signals and build capacity for difficult moments.

Ready to explore this together? DM me to book a session.

17/04/2025

We hear it everywhere now: “regulate your nervous system,” “create safety,” “come out of survival mode.”

But what does feeling safe actually mean?

According to Dr. Stephen Porges and his Polyvagal Theory, safety isn’t just an idea - it’s a physiological state. It’s when your autonomic nervous system senses that it can shift out of defense and into connection. That means your body—not just your thoughts - decides whether you’re safe.

This isn't about being free from danger. It's about whether your nervous system perceives you're *safe enough* to relax, digest, connect, feel. This perception is shaped by past experiences, body memory, trauma, culture, and environment. Safety is not just a checklist of external conditions - it's an internal, embodied experience.

From a somatic and neuroscience lens, when we are in what's called ventral vagal - Social Engagement state, we experience:

*A sense of grounded presence
*Open facial expressions
*Full, easy breath
*The capacity to engage, play, rest, and co-regulate

But here's the twist: feeling 100% safe is a myth. Our nervous systems are dynamic. Constantly scanning. Constantly shifting between states. The goal isn’t to “stay regulated” all the time. The goal is flexibility - to return, again and again, to a state of enough safety to rest, relate, and be.

Sometimes we intellectually *know* it is safe but our body doesn't trust that. This is where somatic movement therapy comes in.

By tuning into your body, movement, and felt sense, we start to re-pattern the story your nervous system is telling. We begin to co-create conditions where you can feel safe enough to expand, explore, and exhale.

Here are two gentle somatic techniques to try:
See slides & comments.

You don’t have to chase “calm.” You just need to restore the connection to a body that can come home to itself.

If you’re curious about what your nervous system is trying to say - I invite you into this work with me.

Let’s listen together. A 20min discovery call is free. DM me of find me on somaticbliss.eu

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