How the Butterfly Hug Calms Your Body and Mind
I Never Knew Something This Simple Could Calm Me Down
When I felt overwhelmed, my heart would race. My chest would tighten. My brain felt too loud.
Then I learned the Butterfly Hug.
It’s so simple you can do it anywhere. And somehow, it helps my whole body feel safe again.
What Is the Butterfly Hug?
The Butterfly Hug is a self-soothing exercise from somatic therapy.
It works by gently tapping both sides of your body, which helps calm your nervous system and bring your brain and body back into balance.
Many therapists also use it as part of trauma healing and anxiety work because it helps your body release tension safely.
How I Do the Butterfly Hug
Every time I do it, I feel my mind slowing and my body softening.
When I Use the Butterfly Hug
I use it whenever I feel:
- Stressed at work
- Nervous before a big meeting
- Overwhelmed in public places
- Worried for no clear reason
- Or just when I want a few calm moments
It’s Part of My Daily Somatic Practice
At first, I forgot to practice. That’s when I started using my Somatic Therapy Exercise Cards.
Every morning, I pull one card. Each card gives me a simple somatic technique — like the Butterfly Hug — that helps me start my day feeling grounded.
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Why This Simple Exercise Works
Somatic therapy teaches that safety doesn’t start in your mind — it starts in your body.
The Butterfly Hug gently tells your nervous system: "You’re okay. You’re safe."
And when your body believes that, your mind follows.
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- How I Used Somatic Therapy to Calm My Body
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- 3 Somatic Exercises That Help Me Sleep Better
Final Thought
Small actions can create big shifts.
Start small. Start today. Start with one card — or one simple Butterfly Hug.