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Christina Pérez
May 28, 2024
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Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of ads for “somatic workout” programs on social media. The claim that by performing a series of simple “exercises” for just a few minutes a day, you can relieve chronic stress, release stored trauma, and even improve your sleep.

I’m guessing you’ve seen these ads, too. Maybe you’ve wondered what these programs are and how t…

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