The One Inside: An Internal Family Systems (IFS) podcast
IFS and a Somatic IFS Meditation with Susan McConnell
Nov 4, 2020
Susan McConnell, a practitioner of Somatic IFS, explores somatic awareness, tension release, and conscious breathing in this podcast. The session includes a somatic meditation focusing on body awareness and contact points, fostering relaxation, presence, and deeper connection with the environment.
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- Somatic awareness eases tension in the body, leading to a sense of belonging and relaxation.
- Embodying radical resonance fosters trust and fluidity in interpersonal relationships, enhancing authentic connections.
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Practicing Somatic Awareness
Starting with somatic awareness helps us connect with our bodies by noticing points of tension and allowing them to dissolve through gentle awareness. By acknowledging these areas of tension, such as shoulders, neck, or diaphragm, and making subtle adjustments to posture, we can harmonize with gravity, feeling a sense of belonging and relaxation. This initial practice naturally transitions to conscious breathing, where we simply observe our breath without altering it, finding relaxation and presence in this rhythmic process. These foundational practices prepare us for deeper relationships by grounding us in our body's connection to the earth and opening us to the spaciousness of the world around us.
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