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"Breaking Free: Liberating Your Body from Emotional Holding Patterns"
Wendy FigoneSomatic Stress Recovery

"Breaking Free: Liberating Your Body from Emotional Holding Patterns"

When we experience pressure, stress, or emotional tension, our bodies often develop holding patterns that are unconscious physical responses to these feelings. These patterns can show up in various areas of the body, and over time, they can lead to discomfort, pain, or limited range of motion. Below are some common areas where we tend to clench or hold tension under pressure: