Grounding Practice: Open Heart Self-Love Hug (Video)
A grounding practice allows you to come back into your body to be in the present moment to feel more centered and capable in your body.
In this video, Sarah leads you in a bite-sized grounding practice that allows you to comfort and care for yourself by mindfully practicing self-compassion through movement and breath-work.
Purpose of this grounding practice:
- Regulate emotions and nervous system
- Challenge critical narrative
- Decrease stress, anxiety, and overwhelm
- Increase feelings of calm and self-soothing
- Reduce distressing thoughts and feelings
- Improve self-love and self-confidence
- Embody power within (a.k.a. empowerment)
Practice involves:
- Mindfulness
- Breath-work
- Movement
- Body awareness
- Self-compassion