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Slow Body Sway
Sway foot to foot 5 min — mimics mother's soothing of child.
Goal
Activate parasympathetic nervous system via ancient soothing movement.
Steps
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Stand. Feet shoulder-width.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
Body calm.
Evidence base
School: Somatic
Founders: Peter Levine (1997)
Levine.
Keywords
#sway#تأرجح#somatic#levine#تهدئة#soothing#حركة مهدّئة#soothing-movement#جهاز باراسمبتاوي#parasympathetic-system#تهدئة الأم#maternal-soothing#نقل الوزن#weight-shifting#هدوء جسدي#body-calm#دوار#dizziness#حركة تهدئة قديمة#تنظيم عصبي بالتمايل#تمايل جسدي إيقاعي#rhythmic-body-sway#نقل الوزن من قدم لقدم#weight-shift-foot-to-foot#يحاكي تهدئة الأم
Frequently asked questions
How long does "Slow Body Sway" take?
This exercise takes about 5 minutes, practiced solo in a Somatic format.
When will I notice the effect of "Slow Body Sway"?
Body calm. In the short term: Use before sleep.
Is "Slow Body Sway" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Somatic (Peter Levine (1997)). Levine.
Is "Slow Body Sway" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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