Below are some items to consider having on hand to support your virtual somatic practice in days when in person sessions aren’t an option.
We often reach for props to aid an intervention that supports you to ground, be in relational space, move your energy and release what’s held in the body. (This is in addition to ensuring you have a private space to express and explore what arises!)
While gathering the below are optional, I’d encourage you to get creative with what you already have, can make, or repurpose. Links are not necessarily an endorsement, please see if there are local alternatives.
Art supplies like a blank pad of paper, markers, colored pencils or pens
Medium density foam roller or similar
Thick yoga mat, although a thin one will do, but better to double up or but a blanket over for more support
Pinky ball or tennis ball
A clean towel and pillow
Essential Oils are a powerful tool for moving energy. I like to have an array nearby like lemon, frankincense, lavender and my go-to brand is Vibrant Blue Oils for their body, brain, and emotional balance blends.
Post-session:
Weighted eye pillow for relaxation or make your own
Epsom Salt for integrative and nourishing baths