Reconnect with your body. Support your digestion. Cultivate calm from the inside out.

Your digestive system doesn’t function in isolation—it’s deeply connected to your nervous system, your mental state, and how present you are in your body. When stress, overwhelm, or disconnection take over, digestion can slow down, bloat builds up, and your body struggles to properly absorb nutrients.

Somatic mindfulness is the practice of using breath, gentle awareness, and body-based tools to guide your system back into a state of balance—what we call rest, receive, and digest.

These simple practices help you:

• Ease tension in your belly and gut

• Calm post-meal bloating and discomfort

• Improve nutrient absorption and digestive flow

• Build resilience to daily stressors

• Feel more connected, grounded, and in tune with your body

Foundational Somatic Practices for Digestive Ease

1. Pre-Meal Grounding (1–2 minutes)

Set the tone for optimal digestion.

Before you eat, take a moment to slow down. This signals safety to your nervous system and prepares your digestive organs to receive food.

• Sit with both feet on the ground

• Place a hand on your belly

• Inhale through your nose for 4 counts

• Pause for 2

• Exhale slowly through your nose for 6 counts

• Repeat 4–5 times

Feel your body shift into receiving mode.

2. Belly Breathing for Relief

Soothe discomfort and support your gut’s natural rhythm.

If you're feeling bloated or gassy, gentle diaphragmatic breathing can help reduce internal pressure and stimulate your vagus nerve for digestive support.

• Lie down or sit comfortably

• One hand on chest, one on belly

• Breathe deeply into the belly, feeling it rise

• Let the chest stay soft

• Exhale fully and slowly

• Repeat for 5–10 breaths

Let your breath gently massage your internal organs.

3. Post-Meal Reset (3–5 minutes)

Help your body transition into digestion mode.

After eating, avoid rushing into tasks or stress. A few mindful minutes can support motility and reduce sluggishness.

• Sit upright with a soft gaze or closed eyes

• Inhale slowly through your nose

• Exhale slightly longer than the inhale

• Keep your jaw relaxed and shoulders at ease

• Continue for 3–5 minutes

Let your body integrate and digest.

Tips to Get Started

• Practice on an empty stomach or between meals

• Stay curious, not critical—there’s no perfect way to breathe

• Let your breath be gentle, never forced

• Start with just a minute a day—consistency is everything

• Anchor these practices into daily rituals like meals or morning routines

When to Practice Somatic Mindfulness

• Before meals

• When feeling bloated, anxious, or rushed

• After meals to support digestive flow

• During high-stress moments

• Anytime you want to feel more grounded in your body

Ready for a Deeper Reset?

If you’re craving personalized support, I offer private somatic mindfulness sessions designed to help you reconnect with your body and support your gut from the inside out.

We'll explore breath practices, body-based tools, and simple daily rituals to help you feel calm, clear, and deeply nourished.

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Your body holds the wisdom—sometimes it just needs the space and guidance to remember.