Amplify Gravity
A grounding exercise to release muscular tension by imagining stronger gravity.
Why it works
Grounding yourself during anxiety or overthinking releases muscular tension and increases embodied presence. It can transition you from sympathetic activation (fight/flight) into a more regulated state.
How to practice
Stand or sit and feel where you contact the floor. Imagine that gravity is 2-3x stronger than normal and gently drawing you downward. The key is not to force relaxation, but to let gravity do the work and allow ease to flow. Pay extra attention to your jaw, as it often holds tension. Allow your shoulders to release and drop; feel the weight of your arms falling toward the earth. Let your facial muscles soften: jaw, eyes, forehead. Notice any parts holding or resisting gravity; invite them to release. Take 3-5 deep breaths while maintaining your heightened awareness of gravity's pull.
Good to know
This practice is particularly effective after long periods of screen time or a stressful situation, when we tend to unconsciously brace against gravity.
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