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Jessica Downey

Somatic exercise coach shares 3 stretches to boost your mind-body connection and release tension

A woman kneeling on a mat stretching her arms up in the air.

You may be most familiar with exercises that involve repeating the same movements over and over, like lifting the best adjustable dumbbells for multiple reps and sets to build strength and muscle, or taking stride after stride to perfect your running form and get faster.

However, amidst your usual workouts, how often do you slow down and truly connect with what your body is doing and how it feels? This is exactly what somatic exercise is all about, and it offers some impressive benefits. 

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