A personal somatic reflection for anyone who feels stretched thin as the holidays approach. This piece explores how the body responds to stress, why old patterns resurface, and how small, grounded practices can help you stay closer to yourself during a demanding season.

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Red berries holding droplets of ice on a bare branch, surrounded by soft winter blur.

Somatic dance and mindful movement help us meet what the body has been holding and give shape to emotions that feel too big.

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A person dances on a dimly lit stage, leaning into a deep side bend with expressive movement. Pink and green lighting highlight the curves and lines of their body, capturing the emotion and fluidity of somatic-inspired dance.