09/02/2023
Why is it important to know what your emotions might feel like in your body? So you can identify them, identify what you need & FEEL them!
Emotions look and feel different for everyone.
Happiness, love, excitement usually feel an all over body sensation. Elevated in one's mood, moveable, open, breathing expansively. You feel like you can take on the world, feeling strong 💪💪
Anger often is a tight, tense, hot sensation. Often held in the arms, neck, face, jaw & liver - anger is an emotion that is there to protect or get you ready for action. Anger therefore needs more vigorous movement. Breathwork, shaking or dancing is more beneficial for anger than just "calming down" 💆🏼
Anxiety can sometimes be excitement, but feels sometimes the same. Tense, tight, restricted around the neck, chest & stomach. Anxiety is a mix of many emotions and is often a sign to slow down, check in and ask yourself what you need.
If underneath the anxiety there's anger - MOVE!
If underneath the anxiety there is sadness - give yourself some space
Sadness & grief can feel heavy or a drawing down into one's deep lower spine
Physical pain can present here, particularly around the left shoulder and the body may feel like it wants to stop or collapse. Sadness and grief can often need movement, but in a slow, soft and gentle way
