14-days to better interoception + self-regulation
I tune into the signals of my body and give myself what I need.
Interoception:
Our ability to notice and interpret body sensations and emotions, and respond to them in order to meet our own needs. When we improve interoception, we become better able to regulate our emotions, support our nervous system and practice self-care.
Start speaking the language of the body
We’ve put together a series of practices that are particularly effective for developing interoception and the mind-body connection.
They are designed to help you:
Commit to 14 days of practice to feel a palpable shift
Research shows improvements in emotional regulation + stress are noticeable within 2 weeks of daily practice - with significant progress typically emerging over 8-10 weeks.
Be patient with yourself, and think of it like a muscle you are building - the more you practice, the stronger your interoception becomes.
Week one
Feel free to mix and match practices depending on how you are feeling each day, and mark them as completed to track your progress.
Foundational daily practice: 5 minute mindful check-in*
*Optional: commit to this quick practice daily to build the habit of checking in with your body and starting your day with self-connection.
Day one: Connect with a specific part of the body
Day two: Humming to stimulate vagus nerve (destress + calm)
Day three: Nadi Shodhana breathing to feel grounded + return to the body
Day four: Meditation to connect with intuition + activate self-trust
Day five: Somatic shaking and intuitive movement journey
Day six: Evening legs up the wall meditation for calm, deep relaxation + rest
Day seven with Bea: get in touch with all the senses + deepen your connection to self in this guided hypnosis meditation for self-love
Congratulations on completing week one!
Take a moment to reflect…
How did you connect with your body this week?
What emotions and sensations did you notice?
How can you give yourself what you need?