Have you ever felt weighed down by a heavy emotion that just won’t seem to go away? Maybe someone said something hurtful, or you’ve been grappling with an underlying fear or sadness. These stuck emotions can feel like an invisible burden, disrupting your inner peace and preventing you from fully enjoying life.
In this post, I want to share a simple yet powerful method to release those heavy emotions and reconnect with your natural sense of joy and freedom. This approach is inspired by the work of Lester Levenson and refined through my own experiences with emotional release.
Understanding Stuck Emotions
Before diving into the method, it’s important to understand what stuck emotions really are. Think of them not as enemies but as pockets of energy trapped in your body. These emotions persist because they haven’t been fully experienced, acknowledged, or released. Instead of resisting or condemning them, you can learn to work with these energies, allowing them to shift and dissolve naturally.
The Simple Release Method
This technique is designed to help you tune into and release heavy emotions in a gentle, mindful way. Here’s how to do it:
1. Locate the Emotion
Start by asking yourself where in your body you feel the emotion. Is it in your chest, stomach, or elsewhere? Place your hand over the spot where the sensation feels most intense.
2. Engage with the Energy
Gently rub or press on the area with your hand. Imagine your touch “poking” the stuck energy, inviting it to move and transform. As you do this, allow yourself to feel whatever comes up—whether it’s sadness, anger, fear, or something else.
3. Say Yes to the Feeling
To help release resistance, mentally or verbally say “yes” to the emotion. Affirming the feeling can help you stay present with it without judgment. Repeat this as often as needed.
4. Breathe Into the Emotion
As you continue to poke the energy with your hand, bring your awareness to your breath. Breathe deeply into the sensation, as if you’re nudging the emotion from the inside out. You can imagine inhaling through your mouth and directing the breath into the area of tension, then exhaling to let it go.
Transforming the Energy
As you practice this technique, you may notice the emotion changing form. Initially, the energy might feel dense and heavy, like a solid block. Over time, it can shift to a more fluid or gaseous state—like a pot of water boiling and releasing steam. This transformation is a sign that the emotion is being processed and released.
The more you stay with the sensation, allowing it to shift naturally, the lighter and freer you’ll feel. With each release, you’ll create more space within yourself for joy, clarity, and peace.
Where and When to Practice
One of the best things about this method is its simplicity and versatility. You can practice it almost anywhere:
While lying in bed
Sitting on a bus or tram
Taking a walk
Even during a break at work
The key is to tune in, stay present, and allow the process to unfold without forcing or resisting it.
Final Thoughts
Releasing heavy emotions doesn’t have to be complicated. By gently engaging with stuck energy and allowing it to move, you can free yourself from emotional burdens and reclaim your inner lightness.
I’d love to hear your experiences with this technique. What emotions are you working through? How does this approach resonate with you? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below!
For a deeper dive into the technique make sure you watch this YouTube video including a guided practice. Also, if you desire further support make sure you sign up for a short 15min chat with Jonas here, where we can see how you can be best supported.
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