Interoception is an important key to cultivating somatic awareness. Interoception is important because it supports us to be aware of what we sense on the inside of our bodies. When we can be aware of our inner senses, and accurately interpret their meaning, we have more capacity to tend to our needs, emotionally regulate, make clear decisions, and set boundaries. If we’ve experienced trauma or chronic stress in our lives, our interoceptive abilities may be compromised leading us to misinterpret inner sensations or not feel them at all. Thankfully, interoception is a skill we can practice, and here are some simple exercises to try.

I am fascinated by the workings of the nervous system, and how we can learn to observe and read it’s processes. I’d love to share with you some of what I’ve been learning, and some simple steps you can use to return to regulation. You can go through these steps whenever you find yourself in a challenging or overwhelming moment, to help you connect back in with yourself, your body, and your environment. Click to read more!