A Gentle Guide to Somatic Wellness

Because your body isn’t just a vessel - it’s a voice.

In a world that glorifies hustle and numbing out, somatic wellness invites us to do something radical: slow down and feel. It’s not about fixing yourself - it’s about coming home to yourself.

At Well Now Co, we believe healing isn’t just in the mind. It lives in the body - in your breath, your heartbeat, your tension, your stillness. That’s where somatic practices come in.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀?
“Somatic” comes from the Greek word soma, meaning “the living body.” Somatic wellness is the practice of tuning into your body’s sensations as a way to regulate your nervous system, release stored stress, and reconnect with your inner wisdom.

It’s not woo. It’s science-backed, trauma-informed and deeply human.

Common Somatic Practices:

• Breathwork - Conscious breathing to calm or energize the body
• Grounding - Using your senses to anchor into the present moment
• Body Scans - Gently noticing sensations without judgment
• Movement - Stretching, shaking, or dancing to release tension
• Touch - Self-massage or applying pressure to soothe the nervous system

𝗧𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀: 𝗔 𝟱-𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝗼
You don’t need a retreat or a therapist to begin. Just five minutes, your breath, and a few calming tools.

Sip & Settle
Brew a cup of Red Rooibos or Hibiscus Tea.
As it steeps, take a few deep breaths. Let the scent ground you.

Soften the Edges
Soak your feet in warm water with Himalayan Salt or place a warm compress on your belly or chest. Let your body know it’s safe to soften.

Body Scan (2 Minutes)
Close your eyes. Slowly bring awareness to each part of your body, starting at your toes and moving upward.

Ask gently:
“What do I feel here? Can I let this part relax just 5% more?”
Release the tension throughout your body

Ground Through the Senses

Open your eyes. Name:
- 3 things you can see
- 2 things you can touch
- 1 thing you can hear

This anchors you in the now.

Close with Breath

Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale for 6. Repeat 3 times. Let your body exhale what it no longer needs.

Stress, trauma, and burnout don’t just live in your mind - they live in your tissues, your breath, your posture. Somatic practices help you release what words can’t always reach.
And the best part? You don’t have to do anything perfectly. You just have to feel.