Lauren Dummit-Schock 5/27/25 Lauren Dummit-Schock 5/27/25

The Science of Presence: How Your Energy Speaks Before You Do

The Science of Presence: How Your Energy Speaks Before You Do

Your body broadcasts emotion, energy, and intention before you ever say a word. Learn how the heart’s electromagnetic field, nervous system regulation, and somatic awareness impact your relationships, communication, and emotional well-being.

Did you know your heart emits an electromagnetic field up to three feet outside your body?

That’s not a metaphor; it’s measurable. Research from the HeartMath Institute has shown that the heart produces the strongest rhythmic electromagnetic field in the body. And this field is not only real; it shifts and responds based on your emotional state.

This means that even before you speak, your presence is already communicating.

Your energy precedes your words.

Your body is telling a story long before you open your mouth.

You Are Always Communicating, Even in Silence

So often, we think communication starts with words. But in reality, it begins in the nervous system.

When you’re calm and grounded, your body signals safety to others. When you’re anxious, guarded, or overwhelmed, your heart rate, posture, facial expressions, and even your subtle energy field broadcast those cues outward, whether you’re conscious of it or not. This is called neuroception, your body’s ability to detect safety or danger without conscious awareness (Porges, 2011). It’s how we pick up on “vibes,” even when nothing explicit is being said.

The Body as a Field of Wisdom

Your body is more than just flesh and bones. It is a living, breathing broadcast of emotion, energy, and intention. When you walk into a room, your nervous system is already engaging with others. Your presence becomes a form of communication.

When you feel regulated, aligned, and authentic, you naturally emanate calm and clarity.

When you’re dysregulated, fragmented, or disconnected from your truth, that too is felt.

In somatic therapy, we teach clients how to listen to these signals, not just in others, but in themselves. Because embodiment is the first step to congruent communication. When you know what you’re feeling and can stay with it, you can offer your presence without distortion.

Regulating Your Nervous System to Shift Your Energy Field

Want to change how others experience your presence? Start by regulating your nervous system. Here’s how:

1. Breathe Coherently

Slow, rhythmic breathing (like inhaling for 4 counts, exhaling for 6) balances the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches of the autonomic nervous system (McCraty & Zayas, 2014).

2. Ground Through the Senses

Feel your feet on the floor. Notice the sounds around you. Sensory awareness anchors you in the present moment, which translates to a more grounded presence.

3. Feel Without Judgment

Allow emotional sensations in the body to arise and move without immediately fixing or suppressing them. This builds emotional tolerance and coherence.

4. Practice Somatic Awareness

Learn the language of your body. Notice posture, breath,and micro-movements. These subtle shifts shape how you show up.

Your Presence Is Power

If you’ve been doubting your impact…

If you’ve been feeling invisible or unsure whether your voice matters…

Let this be your reminder:

You are already communicating.

Your nervous system is a tuning fork.

Your heart is a transmitter.

Even your silence is speaking.

You don’t have to “do” more to matter.

You already are.

Ready to Embody the Power of Your Presence?

At Embodied Wellness and Recovery, we help you reconnect with your authentic self by healing trauma, regulating your nervous system, and learning to trust your body’s wisdom. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship struggles, or emotional burnout, our somatic, neuroscience-informed approach supports deep, lasting transformation.

Contact us today to schedule a free 20-minute consultation with our team of top-rated somatic practitioners, trauma specialists, or relationship experts, and begin your journey toward embodied connection, clarity, and confidence.

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References:

HeartMath Institute. (n.d.). Science of the Heart: Exploring the Role of the Heart in Human Performance. McCraty, R., & Zayas, M. A. (2014). Cardiac coherence, self-regulation, autonomic stability, and psychosocial well-being. Frontiers in Psychology, 5, 1090.

Porges, S. W. (2011). The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological Foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-Regulation. W.W. Norton & Company.

Lauren Dummit-Schock 4/24/25 Lauren Dummit-Schock 4/24/25

Embodied Healing: How Yoga and Movement Deepen Somatic Therapy

Embodied Healing: How Yoga and Movement Deepen Somatic Therapy

Experiencing symptoms of trauma or nervous system dysregulation? Discover how integrating yoga and movement into somatic therapy can support emotional regulation, embodiment, and healing at the root level.

When Talk Therapy Isn’t Enough

Have you ever felt like you’ve intellectually processed your trauma, but your body still carries it? Do you find yourself easily overwhelmed, shutting down in conflict, or chronically exhausted despite doing "the work"?

That’s because trauma isn’t just a memory—it’s a physiological imprint. The nervous system remembers. And true healing often requires more than talking.

At Embodied Wellness and Recovery, we help clients address trauma, addiction, intimacy issues, and nervous system dysregulation through an integrative, body-based lens. One of our most powerful tools? Incorporating yoga and movement into somatic therapy.

Why the Body Needs to Move to Heal

Unresolved trauma disrupts the body’s natural regulation system. It can keep the nervous system stuck in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. This results in:

– Chronic anxiety or emotional reactivity

– Numbness or disconnection from the body

– Digestive and immune system issues

– Difficulty feeling safe in relationships

Research in neuroscience and somatics shows that movement helps process and release trauma stored in the body’s tissues and nervous system.

Movement creates new patterns. It teaches the body that safety, presence, and connection are possible.

The Role of Yoga in Somatic Therapy

Yoga is more than stretching or mindfulness. When offered in a trauma-informed way, it becomes a gateway to embodied awareness and emotional regulation.

Trauma-Informed Yoga Supports:

– Interoception (awareness of internal body sensations)

– Vagal tone (the strength of the vagus nerve, which regulates stress)

– Self-regulation through breath, posture, and presence

– Safe exploration of boundaries and agency

Yoga postures help release stored tension, while breathwork and mindful attention calm the limbic system and increase activity in the prefrontal cortex—the brain’s center for regulation and decision-making (Van der Kolk, 2014).

Types of Movement That Support Somatic Healing

At Embodied Wellness and Recovery, we use multiple movement-based modalities to support nervous system health:

1. Trauma-Sensitive Yoga

– Focuses on choice, invitational language, and body autonomy

– Encourages slow, grounding movements to restore safety and presence

2. Somatic Movement

– Gentle, intentional movements that help discharge stored trauma responses

– Used to support stuck patterns in the body or soothe hyperarousal

3. Dance and Free Movement

– Helps express and release emotions nonverbally

– Facilitates access to joy, vitality, and empowerment

4. Breath-Informed Movement

– Syncing breath with movement activates the parasympathetic nervous system

– Reduces anxiety, lowers heart rate, and deepens body-mind connection

Common Questions We Hear:

“Why do I feel like crying after yoga?”
Movement accesses parts of the nervous system that words often can’t reach. As tension releases, emotions that were held in the body may surface.

“Is this just another fitness trend?”
No. Trauma-informed yoga and somatic movement are clinically backed, neuroscience-informed practices used in therapeutic settings worldwide (Porges, 2011).

“What if I feel numb or disconnected from my body?”
That’s exactly where somatic movement can help—by gently rebuilding the bridge between sensation and self.

What Healing Through Movement Can Look Like

– Feeling safer in your own skin

– Responding to triggers with curiosity instead of reactivity

– Reclaiming access to pleasure, play, and full expression

– Regaining trust in your body’s cues

– Cultivating resilience from the inside out

Healing doesn’t just happen in your head. It happens in your breath. Your posture. The way you move through space.

When the body is invited into therapy, the whole system begins to shift.

Why We Integrate Movement at Embodied Wellness and Recovery

We believe the body is not just the site of trauma; it’s also the site of healing. Our team combines somatic therapy, EMDR, yoga therapy, and psychoeducation to support our clients in:

– Regulating their nervous systems

– Releasing stored trauma

– Restoring connection to self and others

– Rebuilding intimacy from a place of safety

Whether you’re working through trauma, intimacy issues, anxiety, or addiction, movement can be a profound ally on the path to healing.

You Deserve to Feel at Home in Your Body

Your symptoms are not signs of weakness. They are messages from a body that has been trying to keep you safe. With gentle movement, breath, and support, your system can learn something new.

At Embodied Wellness and Recovery, we’re here to support you on your path to recovery—one breath, one movement, one moment of awareness at a time. Reach out today to schedule a free 20-minute consultation with our team of top-rated somatic practitioners, trauma specialists, recovery coaches, or relationship experts.