Start your Emotional journey, buttom up.
This somatic flow organizes emotions according to their physical manifestation in the body. The layout mirrors how these emotions are experienced physically:
Head Center: Sensing (right brain), Calculating (left brain), with Deciding centered below as the integration point.
Heart Center: Expanding (right), Constricting (left), with Achieving centered below as the relational balance.
Gut Center: Appreciating (right), Arranging (left), with Boosting centered below as the core power, and Accepting as the foundational surrender.
Practice daily for 10-15 minutes to integrate emotional intelligence throughout your entire being.
Cognitive Processing & Perception
Performing calculations and resolving puzzles
Finger Equations: Rapidly tap thumb to each fingertip while counting. Increase speed. Whisper: "I solve, I resolve."
Sending and receiving raw factors and emotions
Palms to Sky: Stand with palms upward. Rotate slowly. Notice air currents. Whisper: "I receive, I perceive."
Making conclusions based on logic and emotion interaction
Crossing the Threshold: Stand before an imaginary doorway. Step through with conviction on exhale. Alternate legs. Whisper: "I choose with clarity."
Energy flows downward to the heart center...
Relational Energy & Expression
Tendency toward exactness or restrictiveness
Controlled Compression: Hug knees to chest. Squeeze tightly on inhale. Release fully on exhale. Whisper: "I define my boundaries."
Juggling roles with self-importance and pride
Victory Arms: Raise arms in V-shape, lift chest. Hold for 3 breaths. Lower slowly. Whisper: "I accomplish."
Energy flows downward to the gut center...
Instinct & Core Power
Praising and enjoying
Joyful Sway: Gentle swaying side-to-side with smile. Hum a joyful tune. Whisper: "I cherish this moment."
Prioritizing, organizing, and defending
Ordered Movement: Perform 4 precise movements: arm raise, side bend, forward fold, return. Repeat in reverse. Whisper: "I create order."
Fostering stability, commitment, and action
Power Stance: Feet wide, hands on hips. Deep inhale, hold 3 seconds. Exhale with "HA!" sound. Repeat 3x.
Embracing serenity and surrender
Fetal Surrender: Kneel, forehead to floor, arms extended. Breathe deeply. Whisper: "I yield with grace."
Stand with feet hip-width apart. Let your arms hang loosely at your sides. Close your eyes and take 5 deep, natural breaths.
Notice the integrated energy flowing through your Head, Heart, and Gut centers. Gently open your eyes when ready.
Harmonizes left and right brain functions
Strengthens emotional regulation capacities
Deepens mind-body connection