How to Release Trapped Emotions
Now you may be wondering how to release the muscle tension you have . Here are some tips :
• Allow yourself to feel it to heal it .” One of the easiest ways to let go of muscle tension is to actively feel and let go of emotions when they come . Of course , this is not always possible , so at the end of every day , make sure you allow yourself the space to feel the emotions you ’ ve had through the day . Feeling these emotions might involve crying , punching or screaming into a pillow , or any other form of catharsis .
• Adopt an attitude of non-judgment . When we judge our emotions as something “ bad ” or “ wrong ,” we actually deepen our suffering and solidify the tension within our muscles . Instead , simply realise that an emotion is an emotion . It doesn ’ t need to mean anything about you unless you let it .
• Journal about how you feel . Let all of your emotions out in a journal , completely unfiltered . This is a very healing practice if done regularly and is a powerful form of shadow work .
• Be gentle with yourself . Muscle tension tends to add to our negative inner voices which cause us even more tension . To break this cycle of the body feeding the mind and the mind feeding the body , be kind towards yourself . Treat yourself as you would a child or best friend . This practice is a simple but profound way to relax .
• Stretch your muscles . Do simple stretches or try yoga to relax your muscles . Even just five minutes a day is beneficial .
• Breathe deeply . Shallow breathing causes a restriction in air , blood flow , toxin removal , and increased anxiety . Deep breathing stimulates the vagus nerve which calms the mind .
• Try floating . Unless you can afford to go into outer space or an anti-gravity chamber , floating is the only opportunity there is on this planet to experience total weightlessness . “
Sensory Deprivation Tanks ” may sound daunting , but actually they ’ re immensely healing and calming . People with claustrophobia frequently have no issues with floating . Some of the main benefits