π Tongue circles
Circle your tongue around the inside of your teeth 5β10 times each direction.
π Ear pumps + massage
Massage from the top of your ears to the lobes, then gently pull, fold, or βpumpβ for 30β60 seconds.
π¦ Butterfly tapping
Cross your arms over your chest and alternate gentle taps for 30β60 seconds.
π Self-hold hug
Wrap your arms around yourself and offer gentle pressure for 3β5 slow breaths.
π Self-containment hold
Cross your arms and gently hold your upper arms or shoulders. Let yourself feel supported instead of holding yourself together.
π« Hands on ribs
Place your hands on your lower ribs and breathe into them for 5β10 slow breaths, allowing your ribcage to expand in every direction.