Somatic Exercises to Relieve Shoulder Tension

Join me for four simple Somatic Experiencing exercises to relieve tension in the shoulders, neck and upper back.

It is common for people to carry tension in their shoulders and neck. Tension builds in these places due to chronic and often subtle bracing in the upper body. In this video, you will learn how to release the impulse to brace in your upper body and relax your bodily tension.

[EmilyWinterSE]

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:39 - Settling in
1:16 - First exercise: Brace and Release
3:06 - Second exercise: Open and Close
5:54 - Third exercise: "HAAA"
7:41 - Fourth exercise: Somatic touch

[denisereyes]

I am feeling so emotional it so hard to put into words my whole life have had this feeling like I have a brick on each of my shoulders 60 years old had no idea I was carrying trauma after trauma and abuse on my neck and shoulders for the first time I feel awesome feel so much lighter God bless you

[elloluvsitzbriinnayy]

Alleluia to you, Emily. Found you today and absolutely feel like it was divine alignment ✨️ I feel like many others in these comments: held, supported, loved, safe, cozy. All the things I've been longing for. And you showed me I could give that to myself. Thank you, thank you, thank you ♡

[geraldinemacdermott]

Thank you. My first time trying this. Even after six years I still feel trapped emotionally and would love to let it all go now.

[EmmelyWauters]

Wow! Did this for the first time and after a few minutes of practicing I started crying. I really needed this! Thank you!

[michellheim]

I've been trying this for a few days with little effect. Today, it brought out some painful emotions that I've been experiencing. Thank you for the help with learning a tool to manage and experience it in a controlled way ❤

[caryntan]

I just tried this for the first time and i can't believe that my neck & shoulders feels lighter!! Wow!! Thank you 😊

[YourDreamLifeIsWaiting]

I have used a lot of modalities for trauma release. Just found Somatic exercises. I store most of the unprocessed emotion in my neck and shoulders but did hip and body then ended up here as my last one for today. I have definitely released some stuck emotion and this last technique brought out some deep resentment coupled with sadness and a tinge of anger. TY

[muge_erkann]

your face, voice and your videos are one of my precious sources for these days. thank you very much for sharing,

[phoenixhonka]

Just found you. Did the exercise twice. haha. yeah. I feel so good right now. thank you! Also, I really felt your relaxed, healing, real vibe.

[karupt]

Doing the first 2 exercises made me feel muuuch more confident.

[mercyshanthi]

Your place is so beautiful and serene ❤️

[susanleigh]

Thanks for these videos, Emily. I have watched several of your videos this evening, and my body is finally relaxing after being in a state of tension for most of the day.

[jny]

wow, I was skeptical a bit but on my first go I immediately felt a difference. thank you for this!

[ritanunez]

🥀 Hi Emily!! I'm enjoying this! I've been curious about what can help me on a daily basis... I've realized for a while that focusing on breathing is not my path to calm., not at all... On the contrary, small movements seem useful to me... ( When I get a yawn in response... what a wonderful thing !! )
🙄Some suggestion similar to the one to alleviate the anger you have been offering, but aimed at releasing anxiety, would be part of my kit !! Thanks!! 🌹🌱

[lucyrhann]

I felt a release of emotion doing these exercises, but wasnt able to completely 'let go'. I really like your calm approach and will be doing more. Thank you so much for sharing ❤

[Ezzyyie]

This dent me into tears! I feel great!

[arti]

Thank you Emily ❤ this exercise was useful in reducing the tension in my shoulders🙏🏽🌈☀️

[pacificbee]

This was so good! I always hold so much tension on my shoulders. IThank you.

[riyapathak]

Thank you sooo much im feeling light and happy after this session❤