02/15/2026
Gratitude doesn’t have to be spoken.
The body understands movement, rhythm, pressure, breath, vibration, and temperature.
Shaking, dancing, humming, intentional touch, self-massage, squeezing the hands, or slow deep breathing are all ways of acknowledging the body’s effort to protect and heal. These practices don’t require stillness or perfection—just presence.
When we thank the body somatically, we reinforce safety and trust. Healing often happens not through control, but through listening and responding.
Which somatic practice feels most accessible right now? Comment with one you already use—or share this post with someone who needs permission to move instead of “relax.”