by Carol Montgomery | Apr 26, 2026 | Somatics
Anxiety is not simply experienced in your thoughts. You feel it in your body. You feel it before you fully understand it. A tight chest. A shallow breath. Restless legs. A sense that something is not quite right. Then your mind rushes in to explain the sensation,...
by Carol Montgomery | Nov 28, 2025 | General, Somatics
The following mobility and balance test material is taken from draft manuscript excerpts of my book Ageless Balance. “If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.”- Peter Drucker Many people only realize the extent of their mobility loss once it...
by Carol Montgomery | Oct 16, 2025 | Somatics
You are not alone in feeling the weight of anxiety in your body. You may notice tightness in your chest, shallow breathing, or a restless feeling that makes you want to move. These are not just mental signs; they are tangible, physical signs that your primal brain’s...
by Carol Montgomery | Jun 23, 2025 | Somatics
Is your body holding your past? Feeling anxious, disconnected, or like your body’s always on high alert—even when life seems calm? Rest assured, you’re not alone. Whether you’re dealing with persistent stress, a past trauma, or a vague sense of...
by Carol Montgomery | Jan 20, 2025 | Somatics
Pain is a universal experience, yet how it manifests and affects each person is deeply individual. Consider this: over 50 million adults in the U.S. live with chronic pain, yet many report feeling stuck in a cycle of temporary fixes that fail to address the real...
by Carol Montgomery | Dec 10, 2024 | Feldenkrais® Method, Mind Body Spirit, Somatics
The holiday season is a time of joy and togetherness, but it can also bring physical challenges. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that nearly 21% of U.S. adults—approximately 51.6 million people—experience chronic pain,...
