Sensing that Gerry was stuck in his head, I encouraged him to connect with his body’s wisdom. I suggested he stand, move around, and then take a pose that embodied the part of him that wanted to pursue his desire. Together, we explored the physical sensations and impulses that arose. Were there any actions his body wanted to take? Any words that wanted to come out? We then acted on those impulses with simple movements, allowing him to fully experience how it felt in his body.



Next, I had him embody the part that wanted to protect his integrity, repeating the process. From this new position, we explored his sensations, impulses, and the words that wanted to emerge. Acting out these impulses helped Gerry release stuck energy and gain clarity.



From my own experience, I know how powerful these body-based practices can be. When I allow my body to move and express long-held impulses, it frees up energy and creates a sense of spaciousness. Within that spaciousness, I often find a clear sense of what’s right for me to do.



For Gerry, this process had a similar impact. After our session, he felt much clearer about the course of action that was best for him..