After a long day, many people experience that tight sensation in their neck or shoulders that slowly creeps in. If you feel these sensations more often than not, you may be holding excess stress and ...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Will exercise help you live longer or can you push yourself too hard that it can lead to heart issues? We talked about that and much more with the only trained specialist in ...

Some workouts leave you buzzing, muscles pumping, and energy on high. Others leave you wondering if you made any progress at all. The difference often comes down to more than just the weight on the ...

Staying physically active helps seniors boost energy, improve mood, and strengthen the mind-body connection. (Leslie Sokol's Dance photo) The connection between your physical and mental well-being is ...

You've probably seen "somatic exercises" everywhere. Here's what they actually are and whether the science backs them up.

Somatic exercise is a style of movement where the exerciser focuses on how the movement makes them feel. 1,2 It tends to be slow and thoughtful so that the person doing it has the chance to notice any ...

In earlier times, movement was inherent in being human—our ancestors were foraging, running, walking, stretching, lifting, and bending throughout the day. In our modern world, however, many of us lead ...

In the past, during dance training, I would secretly roll my eyes when my trainer said things like, “Feel inside yourself, feel your muscles during the movements, notice how they become smoother and ...

As you read this, draw your attention to your jaw. Are you aware of any sensations? Are there areas of tension? Does your jaw feel tight or relaxed? Now imagine releasing any tension. What would that ...

Somatic exercises are all over TikTok in 2026. Here’s what they actually are and what the research really shows.

Like a highway system, the vagus nerve branches profusely from your brain through your organs to marshal bodily functions, including aspects of mind such as mood, pleasure and fear. It is late at ...