The “Heart Hug” Practice by Linda Tellington – A Gentle and Powerful Way to Support Yourself Through the Body

🔗 Link to my video: https://youtu.be/XvEuHX41OIM?si=83sWqfGuh-NxyFgK

What matters most:

• In the video, you can see how the hands are placed: one on the center of the chest (where the heart “lives”), the other on top — forming a soft self-embrace.

• Everything is done very slowly: the hands glide almost imperceptibly, gently “drawing” small circles on the skin, 3–5 times clockwise. It’s not about effort, but about presence.

• The main goal is to create an internal sense of grounding, warmth, and emotional safety.

How it works:

• A somatic approach brings awareness into the body — helping reduce anxiety, reconnect with your center and breathing.

• The intention and breath create a subtle “hug” effect — a message of “it will be okay” sent to yourself.

Who it’s for:

• When you have trouble falling asleep

• In moments of emotional overwhelm

• In situations of powerlessness or inner struggle

I recommend not just watching the video, but doing the movements along with me — it helps you understand the deeper sense of “dropping into the body.”