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Danielle Wheeler's avatar

Hi Kristin! I loved reading this. Does this apply to vibration or shaking movement? I once attended a yoga class that incorporated some full body shaking movement (more rapid than swaying or rocking) and it helped me so much connect with my body and breath in the class.

Kristin McConnell, OTD, OTR/L's avatar

Hi Danielle, thanks for sharing your experience! Yes, shaking can be a powerful way to release adrenaline and stuck stress from the body. Here's an article that has more info:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-the-body/201910/when-trauma-gets-stuck-in-the-body