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Menopause Relief | Somatic Exercises to Calm Your Nervous System

Menopause is one of the most profound biological transitions in a woman’s life. It’s more than a shift in hormones — it’s a reorganization of the entire nervous system, metabolic balance, and emotional regulation. Many women describe menopause as a rollercoaster of symptoms: hot flashes, night sweats, disrupted sleep, mood swings, heightened anxiety, and a feeling of disconnection from the body. What’s often missing from the conversation is how deeply these changes are linked to the nervous system — and how somatic practices can help bring balance back. The Nervous System and Menopause The nervous system is the body’s communication highway, coordinating everything from heart rhythm to digestion, temperature control, and emotional responses. During menopause, declining estrogen and progesterone influence neurotransmitter systems such as serotonin, dopamine, and GABA. These shifts destabilize the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, the system that governs stress responses, and alter the sensitivity of the hypothalamus — the brain’s thermostat. That’s why many women suddenly experience intense heat surges, sleep disturbances, or anxiety spikes seemingly out of nowhere. The autonomic nervous system (ANS), which has two main branches — sympathetic (fight-or-flight) and parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) — becomes especially reactive during menopause. Studies show that fluctuations in estrogen reduce vagal tone (the strength of parasympathetic signals through the vagus nerve), making it harder for the body to “downshift” after stress. Low vagal tone is associated with irregular heart rate variability (HRV), increased blood pressure, and greater vulnerability to anxiety and depression. Somatic exercises directly support vagal tone by using movement, breath, and body awareness to signal safety to the nervous system. Why Somatic Practices Matter Somatic practices are body-based exercises that restore interoception (the ability to sense internal signals like heartbeat, breath, or tension) and proprioception (the awareness of where the body is in space). These skills are critical in menopause because hormone fluctuations can distort internal cues, leaving women feeling out of sync with their own bodies. Research in psychophysiology shows that somatic interventions improve HRV, lower cortisol, and regulate blood pressure — all factors disrupted during menopause. When the nervous system learns to return to a baseline of calm more efficiently, symptoms become easier to manage. Hot flashes feel less overwhelming, night sweats no longer trigger panic, and mood swings stabilize. Importantly, somatic practices also work with fascia (the connective tissue network rich in sensory nerve endings), which becomes stiffer with age and hormone decline. Gentle movements, mindful stretches, and rhythmic patterns can rehydrate fascia, improve circulation, and keep the body supple. - Find more practices on my website: https://www.shebreath.com/store YouTube:    / @shebreath_teresa   Instagram: shebreath_official TikTok: sheBREATH Substack: https://substack.com/@shebreath - As a certified trauma-centered somatic practitioner and breath therapist, I help you regulate your nervous system. My journey included transforming personal challenges into wisdom. I´ve evolved through my own trauma, trials and errors, which now empower me to offer guidance and support to others navigating their own transformations. - Disclaimer: The content provided on this channel is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Teresa Trieb is not responsible for any liabilities, injuries, or damages that may occur from following the information or advice in these videos. By voluntarily participating in these somatic exercises, you agree to do so at your own risk and accept full responsibility for any potential damage. You may consult a healthcare professional before beginning somatic exercises. These exercises are intended as a general guide; always pay attention to your body's signals and discontinue if you feel unwell. If you experience sensations such as tingling, ear ringing, dizziness, light-headedness or similar symptoms, please remain calm, as they are completely normal. #menopause #polyvagaltheory #vagusnerve #nervoussystemregulation #somatictherapy #somaticexercises #nervoussystem #somatichealing #traumainformed