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Body Shake Cortisol Release
Shake body 5 min like an animal escaping danger — discharges stress hormones.
Goal
Discharge accumulated cortisol after stress.
Steps
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Stand. Start shaking hands.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
Physical tension discharged.
Evidence base
School: Somatic Experiencing
Founders: Peter Levine (1997)
Levine "Waking the Tiger" 1997.
Keywords
#body-shake#levine#somatic#cortisol#كورتيزول#تفريغ#discharge#صدمة#trauma#تجربة جسدية#somatic-experiencing#ضغط متراكم#accumulated-stress#خطر متخيَّل#تفريغ حركي طبيعي#استجابة جسدية للضغط#تفريغ طبيعي بعد التهديد#natural-post-threat-discharge#هزّ اليدين ثم كل الجسد#shake-hands-then-body#مثل حيوان نجا من خطر#هزّ عشوائي للجسد كله#random-whole-body-shake#توقف مفاجئ وملاحظة#sudden-stop-and-notice
Frequently asked questions
How long does "Body Shake Cortisol Release" take?
This exercise takes about 5 minutes, practiced solo in a Somatic format.
When will I notice the effect of "Body Shake Cortisol Release"?
Physical tension discharged. In the short term: Handle stress without accumulation.
Is "Body Shake Cortisol Release" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Somatic Experiencing (Peter Levine (1997)). Levine "Waking the Tiger" 1997.
Is "Body Shake Cortisol Release" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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