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A practitioner's hand resting on a forearm in a quiet therapy room, the gesture suggesting attention rather than treatment.

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Four somatic modalities, explained

The somatic therapies share a premise: the body holds what the mind dissociates. Four lineages developed between 1970 and 1990, each with a different focus. Choosing well starts with which one is built for what.

9 minute read

A close detail of fingers resting lightly on a sternum, the chest in mid-rise of a slow inhalation, soft natural light.

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Five breathwork methods, explained

Breath is the bridge between voluntary and autonomic nervous systems. Five widely-taught methods do quite different things with that bridge. Choosing well means knowing what each is for and where it is contraindicated.

10 minute read

A simple woven mat unrolled on a wooden floor, soft morning light catching the texture of the weave.

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Eight yoga styles, compared

Yoga is not one practice. The eight common styles in the West each came from a different teacher, ask different things of the body, and produce a different state. Choosing well starts with knowing what each is for.

10 minute read

A copper bowl of dried herbs, calm warm light, a still life suggesting the herbal traditions of three continents.

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Ayurveda, TCM, and Western herbalism: a working comparison

Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Western herbalism are three of the longest-running medical traditions on earth. They share a worldview, diverge in method, and ask different questions.

9 minute read

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