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Soul Oriented Somatics

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With extensive training in numerous somatic (body based) modalities, Vanessa has created an extensive library of short videos leading you through simple exercises to connect and heal in profoundly powerful ways. Below are a few samples to enjoy. As a member of the Soul Oriented community, you will have the access of to the whole collection, over a hundred videos and growing. 

Space Just To Be
05:36

Space Just To Be

This video is trial in simply being present. Use this video anytime you desire empathetic presence with whatever you happen to be moving through. It's a chance to simply be with your body and allow yourself to move or be still as you feel natural in the moment.
Unwinding The Belly, Part 2
08:36

Unwinding The Belly, Part 2

Part two of the series on unwinding and connecting to our bellies.
Changing Your Habits, Part 2 - Bilateral Stimulation with a Song!
04:03

Changing Your Habits, Part 2 - Bilateral Stimulation with a Song!

Part two of the Changing Habits series - this time adding some melody/tempo/song to the bilateral stimulation practice.
Changing Your Habits, Part 1: Bilateral Stimulation
08:08

Changing Your Habits, Part 1: Bilateral Stimulation

Part one on changing your habit -- the first lesson we learn the basics of bilateral stimulation, a powerful and simple way to pattern interrupt a habit of acting, thinking, etc that no longer serves you.
Bedtime Soul Story
09:00

Bedtime Soul Story

A little bedtime story about what magic can come when all the best laid plans get scattered about with uncertainty.
Sunning For Wellness
07:59

Sunning For Wellness

The sun is a free and abundant source of energy, especially when drank in intentionally as I show you in this video.
Taking In Beauty Right Where You Are
05:08

Taking In Beauty Right Where You Are

This is a chance to just pause, wherever you are, in take in whatever is resourcing you and feels beautiful in the space you are in right now.
Belly Unwinding, Part 1
10:54

Belly Unwinding, Part 1

Part one of a three part series in unwinding tension, and waking up energy and health, in the belly
Creating Clear Self Containment
08:33

Creating Clear Self Containment

The first of a series on becoming aware of and strengthening your own energetic field. This is step one, and a foundation for clean and clear relating to others, but first connecting to and taking ownership of your own energetic field.
Clearing Your Energetic Space
04:52

Clearing Your Energetic Space

This video demonstrates an energizing and powerful way to clear out your own energetic field, when someone else's energy is feeling a bit "sticky."
Summer Solstice Breathing
07:55

Summer Solstice Breathing

Getting outside and learning to breathe through different parts of your body, beyond the mouth and nose
Tree Medicine
02:26

Tree Medicine

Sometimes the best way to ground is to deeply connected with our tree allies who are rooted within the ground.
Vagus Nerve Floor Exercises Part 2
06:15

Vagus Nerve Floor Exercises Part 2

Continuing on with exercises on the floor to support your rest and digest response. Great for grounding, calming and resetting to a clearer state.
Stretching Open The Window of The Heart
10:05

Stretching Open The Window of The Heart

Opening up into more connection and space in your heart
Somatic ReSourcing
07:04

Somatic ReSourcing

A short exercise using your body and visualization to feel more resourced, as well as exploration around what activities resource you - and how can you incorporate this into your daily life.
Quick Wake Up Exercise
01:50

Quick Wake Up Exercise

This is a quick self-massage technique to wake up your kidneys/adrenals and therefore feel more energized, especially when you hit a mid-day slump
Opening Back of the Heart
04:28

Opening Back of the Heart

This is a sweet breathing exercise to gently melt tension in the upper body and feel more connection to the back of your heart, where so much is held unconsciously.
New Moon Ritual
05:51

New Moon Ritual

In this video, Vanessa offers a ritual of release that can be done anytime, but is especially potent on or around a new moon.
Neck & Shoulder Opening
05:25

Neck & Shoulder Opening

Some simple stretches to open up your neck and shoulders and relieve tension in your whole upper body.
Morning Cleansing Ritual
02:39

Morning Cleansing Ritual

Start your day with warm lemon water to help detoxify, hydrate and begin your day light and fresh!
Clearing Stagnant Out/Calling Fresh In
02:49

Clearing Stagnant Out/Calling Fresh In

This is a great somatic/breath exercise to open the upper back/shoulders/chest and clear out the out energy and call in the new!
Flowing With What Is
04:20

Flowing With What Is

This is a somatic exercise that supports both energy in your body, and circumstances of your life, to flow with more ease - breathing exercise, somatic exercise, mindset
Fill Your Lungs, Fuel Your Energy
03:43

Fill Your Lungs, Fuel Your Energy

This breathing exercise will help to create more focus, energy and aliveness in your system. A great one to do in the morning, during a mid-afternoon slump or anytime you are desiring a pick-me-up!
Drawing In Energy From the Sun
04:08

Drawing In Energy From the Sun

This is a simple movement and breath practice to do outside when the sun is shining to fuel your body with the light, warm and energy of the sun!
Connecting to Your Heart Space
06:37

Connecting to Your Heart Space

This is a somatic exercise to easily and beautifully connect to your own heart space. When we move from this space, our nervous system relaxes and our sense of peace, gratitude and interconnectedness expands
Connecting To Another Heart Beyond Space & Time
06:22

Connecting To Another Heart Beyond Space & Time

This exercise is a powerful way to connect with others, still living or already past, close by or geographically distanced, even those you have been estranged from for one reason or another. It is a breathing exercise connected heart to heart, through the energetic field, in a way that's both simple and profound
Floor Exercises For Vagus Nerve
05:47

Floor Exercises For Vagus Nerve

This is a part of a series of exercises for the vagus nerve, the part of our nervous system that regulates rest, digest and integrative healing responses. This one is also great for grounding, as are all floor exercises, especially if done outside directly on the earth!
Energetic Boundaries In Relational Space
09:01

Energetic Boundaries In Relational Space

This is part of a series on boundaries, with this segment focused on your energetic space when relating to others
Stone Medicine
04:43

Stone Medicine

This is a video from some time at my parent's place in Indiana, taking moments to ground and calm my body by touching the stones. Placing our hands on rocks is a powerful way to let our excess energy discharge.
Creating A Sensory Toolkit
13:37

Creating A Sensory Toolkit

This is a powerful instructional video in creating a sensory toolkit to act as a go-to support for you anytime you are needing to calm anxiety and want to support your body to come back into the present moment through our senses.
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