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Stillness Practices

Grounding Palm Press

Somatic / Body-Centered

A discreet, physical grounding technique you can do anywhere-even in a stressful meeting-to bring your mind out of panic and back into your physical body. It uses isometric pressure to anchor your focus.

Instructions

  1. Bring hands together: Place your palms flat against each other in front of your chest. 

  2. Press slowly: Slowly increase the pressure, pushing your right and left palms firmly against one another. 

  3. Hold the squeeze: Maintain this firm, active squeeze for 5 long seconds, feeling the muscles in your arms engage. 

  4. Release completely: Slowly drop your hands back to your lap, relaxing every single muscle instantly. 

  5. Notice the shift: Pay close attention to the sudden rush of warmth and relaxation tingling in your palms. 

  6. Repeat 3 times: Perform this press-and-release loop three times to anchor yourself in the present.

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