Embodiment is being able to connect your felt experince within, rather than living in your head. Here we look at the experience underneath the buzzword, what the research says about where emotions live in the body, and simple ways to begin your embodiment practice.

Understanding an experience does not always mean the body has caught up. Many people develop insight, clarity, and self-awareness, yet still notice stress, tension, or reactivity in the body. This article explores the difference between cognitive understanding and felt experience, and how gentle body awareness can support nervous system regulation and deeper integration.