Spinal Tremors (Neurogenic Tremoring)
Materials Needed:
To Support Feeling:
Frightened
How to Do It
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Allow your knees to fall toward each other, and relax your lower back. Begin to gently lift your pelvis off the ground and lower it slowly, encouraging your body to tremor or shake slightly as you do so. Let the tremors spread through your body naturally.
Why It Works
This exercise leverages the body’s natural tremoring response, which is a way to release pent-up tension and trauma, helping to calm the nervous system after experiencing fear.
Guided Practice
Lie down in a comfortable position with your knees bent. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths, bringing your awareness to your spine.
Feel the ground beneath you, supporting every part of your back and spine gently begin to engage in neurogenic tremoring by allowing your body to shake or tremble naturally, starting from your legs and moving up through your spine. As you allow the tremors to move through your body, stay present with the sensations. Notice the subtle movements and vibrations, the way your muscles might twitch or release tension. Reflect on where in your life this feeling of release or spontaneous movement is familiar—moments of letting go, emotional release, or even moments of intense emotion. Allow any images, memories, or patterns to emerge without judgment. Allow any beliefs or meanings connected to these tremors to arise naturally. Feel the contrast between holding tension and allowing it to shake free—one might feel tight and rigid, while the other feels fluid and dynamic. Continue to tremor, observing how your body responds to this process of self-regulation and release. When the tremors begin to subside, take a few deep breaths and bring your focus back to the ground beneath you. Notice any sensations in your body after the tremoring—whether they are related to relaxation, energy, or something else. Allow yourself to remain with these sensations for as long as you need. When you’re ready, gently bring your awareness back to the room, feeling steady and aware of your surroundings.