03/29/2025
🌀 Vipassana & Somatic: Two Paths, One Purpose 🌀
What if healing isn’t about fixing—but about noticing?
Vipassana meditation and Somatic movement may seem like separate practices, but at their core, they share a powerful truth:
👉 Awareness is the first step to transformation.
Vipassana—one of the oldest forms of meditation—teaches us to observe our thoughts, sensations, and emotions without judgment. By sitting in stillness, we begin to see ourselves more clearly and respond to life with more peace and presence.
Somatic movement, developed by Thomas Hanna, brings that same kind of awareness into the body. Through slow, mindful movement—done on the floor or in a chair—we tune into physical sensations, release deeply held tension, and allow the nervous system to reset.
💡 Both practices invite us to listen.
Not to push or perform, but to notice, feel, and reconnect with what’s already inside us.
Whether you’re sitting in silence or moving gently through space, both Vipassana and Somatic work help restore a deeper relationship between body, mind, and breath.
✨ If you’re looking for inner stillness, outer ease, or a more conscious way to move through life—start by simply noticing. That’s where the healing begins.
🔗 Want to explore Vipassana more? This article explains it beautifully:
https://www.verywellmind.com/vipassana-meditation-8385134
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In this article, we explore what Vipassana meditation is, the benefits it offers, the challenges you might encounter, and how you can get started with this practice.