#somatic-therapy

#somatic-therapy

Lying on my back with my legs splayed out in butterfly position, I slowly bring my knees towards each other, inch by inch. At about 45 degrees my thighs start to shake. Just muscle fatigue, I tell myself. Then the shaking shifts, snaking into my abdomen where it pulses like a second heart beat. I feel queasy and, out of nowhere, tears slide down my face.

This practice is about listening to the body as a source of wisdom and engaging it as a resource for resilience and responsibility. I needed a way to make money that would add energy to my art practice rather than depleting me. Working with others keeps my heart open and informs my artwork subconsciously,

Trauma is not just a memory but is embedded in the body, affecting how we breathe and respond to stress beyond verbal understanding.