Somatic Exercises To Lower Cortisol | 16 Minutes

Welcome to my 16 minute somatic routine designed to help you lower cortisol and promote a state of relaxation in your body. I will guide deep dive into effective nervous system regulation techniques designed to combat stress, reduce anxiety, and create a profound sense of calm.

Why Lowering Cortisol Matters
Cortisol, often called the “stress hormone,” plays a vital role in your body’s response to stress. While it’s essential for survival, chronic high cortisol levels can lead to health issues like fatigue, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and even weight gain. Learning how to regulate your nervous system and bring your cortisol levels back into balance is key to overall well-being.

The Science Behind Cortisol Regulation
1) Impact on the nervous system: Elevated cortisol disrupts the balance between the sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) nervous systems, making it harder for your body to recover from stress.

2) Effects on sleep: High cortisol levels, especially in the evening, can interfere with your ability to fall asleep and achieve deep, restorative rest.

3) Immune suppression: Chronic stress and elevated cortisol can weaken your immune system, making you more susceptible to illness.

4 ) Weight and metabolism: Cortisol influences fat storage and appetite, often leading to weight gain, particularly around the abdominal area.

5) Mood and cognition: Prolonged stress can impair memory, concentration, and emotional regulation, contributing to anxiety and depression.

Who Can Benefit from This Routine?
This guided somatic routine is perfect for anyone looking to reduce stress and improve their overall well-being. Whether you’re dealing with chronic stress, anxiety, burnout, or simply want to feel more grounded and connected, these techniques offer a gentle yet powerful solution.

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Whether you’re new to somatics or looking to deepen your practice, this guided somatic meditation practice offers a gentle introduction to connecting with your body, mind and soul. Don’t forget to like, comment, and share your experience. Thank you for joining me on this routine!

Reminder: If you sigh, yawn, shiver, swallow or have an emotional release, this is a sign your nervous system is starting to regulate and feel safer.

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As a certified trauma-centered somatic practitioner and breath therapist, I help you regulate your nervous system through somatics and breathwork. My journey included transforming personal challenges into wisdom. I´ve evolved through my own trauma, trials and errors, which now empower me to offer guidance and support to others navigating their own transformations.

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Disclaimer: The content provided on this channel is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Teresa Trieb is not responsible for any liabilities, injuries, or damages that may occur from following the information or advice in these videos. By voluntarily participating in these somatic exercises, you agree to do so at your own risk and accept full responsibility for any potential damage.
You may consult a healthcare professional before beginning somatic exercises. These exercises are intended as a general guide; always pay attention to your body's signals and discontinue if you feel unwell. If you experience sensations such as tingling, ear ringing, dizziness, light-headedness or similar symptoms, please remain calm, as they are completely normal.

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[sheBREATH_Teresa]

My lovely community, for some reason my camera settings were messed up for a series of videos and the quality is anything but crisp. I am truly sorry. I didn’t realize this until everything was edited and ready to upload.
I decided I rather want you to have the access to those wonderful routines than to dispose them.

Thank you for understanding🙏🏼
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Teresa

[vduby]

I was practicing somatic exercises religiously for several months. I felt like WonderWoman. As time got away from me and the uncontrollable stressors of life heightened to new levels, I stopped my healthy practice of somatic exercises. This video brought me back...from a very dark place. I write this as a thank you to you and note to self to keep practicing loving self-care options. (I additionally appreciate your informed comments throughout). God bless you!

[karenfarrell]

This is a lovely healing yet the beep that occurs throughout reminds me of flat lining in a hospital. ❤

[blueberrymt]

Every time i do these, I always yawn more than 10 times and get tears on my eyes so I think it really helps my nervous system. Thank you so much🤍

[hayleyscomet]

On difficult, sleepless nights, I often find myself clamoring for your videos. Typically during those times, I am shaking/shivering, feeling nauseous, and having tingles in extremities. Last night was one of those nights. I did this video and tears began to accumulate. Instead of it being from a deep sadness though, it was an acknowledgement of how much these videos/exercises help me and a proving point that even when my body feels out of control, I can find control and calm again. I thank you so much for your work. I wish I could repay you more. Your pure energy and sincerity shines through in these videos. Bless you and the work that you do. It does not go unappreciated 💗

[trixie]

Thank you for this! I feel much better.

[trreads]

I’m using these daily because my cortisol is so high. Please keep the Boot Camp coming. I’m doing them and starting to feel a little bit better. My anxiety is so bad and my dizziness keeps me from working and leaving the house.

[kurtk]

Thank you for your videos. I know that everyone is not the same, but these really help me. I am still working on doing these techniques consistently as I master my anxiety somedays, and then other days, it conquers me. Sometimes I don't even realize how much built-up tension I have until I watch one of your videos it forces me to focus my mind and address the tension inside myself. I have had great nights of sleep thanks to your videos. Keep the up the good work.

[FabianFroehlich]

Thanks for the reminder at the end. Today I really needed to be reminded of the value of patience and development over time.

[k.athylou]

This is simple but effective. My body was feeling tensed and my tummy is bloated and i was anxious and feeling dizzy. I remembered i saved this video and followed it. My body feels safe and well now. Thank you. Please more like this. ❤

[C.S.Cooper]

Thank you for your video! I’ve been using it every night before bed to help settle my mind and body. My partner thinks your voice is so soothing— I agree too. Cheers 🩷

[Gina-tu]

Thank you for reminding us at the end of this video that feeling the results of this work takes time as the body integrates and unfurls. I always need reminders that the things I've held on to for many years will take time to come undone.

[lisafreeman]

This is probably the third video of yours that I’ve recently watched and followed along to and each time it’s brought me relaxation. I typically yawn but today while doing the last part I started crying uncontrollably. It hit me out of nowhere. I don’t know what happened but thank you. I feel like I needed to get out whatever that was

[wealthy]

I’m rocking my body throughout the whole video, amazing it’s so calming i cried a lot during the self hug, thank you so much🩵

[HolidaeBae]

I love all of your videos. They really help me calm my mind and body❤

[daniellestobart-xpxk]

Thank you for so generously sharing with us 🙏

[mirellamartonosi]

I feel myself much calmer now 😊. Thank you ❤.

[louisewhitmore-pack]

Beautiful practice. Really needed this. A lot of emotional releasing. Infinite love and gratitude.

[Urbest_frend]

I start my mornings with your videos and exercises. It helps me feel more calm and I release a lot. I love that the videos are patient in nature. Looking forward to practicing more with you 😊

[theunquietmindpodcast]

You’re doing amazing work. I cannot thank you enough for these calming exercises. They have made a profound impact and I’m beyond thankful to be able to follow. I never knew that my body would respond with such ease. I’ll be incorporating these routines daily.❤