Frustration release
Welcome to the seventh meditation in this Mini Somatic Series exploring the release of built-up frustration.
Frustration is a natural human emotion, yet many of us have learned to suppress or ignore it. Instead of allowing it to move through us, we often hold it inside, where it can build as physical tension, mental overwhelm or emotional exhaustion. Over time, this stored energy can leave the nervous system feeling stuck in a cycle of activation, making it harder to return to a place of calm and clarity.
From a somatic perspective, frustration can be an initial sign that our body is feeling dysregulated. When frustration is acknowledged and given a safe outlet through intentional movement, sound or breath, we allow the nervous system to complete a stress response rather than carrying it forward.
Throughout this series so far, we have explored presence (1/8), cultivated moments of safety (2/8), reconnected with the breath (3/8), released built-up activation through shaking (4/8), softened tension held in the jaw (5/8) and invited release through the pelvic floor (6/8). Now, this practice encourages you to safely express and release feelings of frustration, allowing your body to let go of what it no longer needs to carry.
Please return to this micro-moment whenever you notice irritation, overwhelm or built-up emotional tension arising and allow this simple practice to help you release and reset.
Want to Go Deeper?
If you’re feeling drawn to this work and want to learn how to support the body and nervous system intentionally, application is open for my upcoming training in January.
This training is designed for practitioners, space holders, and curious humans who want to deepen their understanding of somatics, nervous system regulation, embodiment and working with the wisdom of the body.
Inside the 150h training, you’ll learn how to:
• Understand trauma through the lens of the body
• Guide clients safely through regulation and emotional release practices
• Build confidence structuring trauma-informed sequences
• Hold spaces that feel safe and deeply transformative
• Integrate somatic tools into your existing work or begin a new path entirely
“This training should be considered essential, not just for yoga teachers and bodyworkers, but for anyone because this is the most impactful and vital work you can ever do on yourself!“
– Laura, Yoga Teacher
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