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Body-Based Therapy in Burlington

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What Is Body-Based Therapy?

Body-based therapy is an approach that focuses on how experiences are held in the nervous system. It supports awareness of physical sensations, helping you understand and regulate stress, emotions, and patterns in a more grounded way.

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At Serene Lotus Psychotherapy, sessions may include body-based awareness, polyvagal-informed approaches, mindful gentle movement, or breathwork to support nervous system regulation, emotional release, grounding, and self-connection.

It is especially beneficial for those navigating anxiety, trauma, stress, depression or grief.​ All movements are gentle, adaptable, and tailored to your needs. No flexibility or prior experience is required.

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The Mind-Body Connection: Why the Body Matters in Therapy: 

 In this short video, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk—author of The Body Keeps the Score—explains how breath, movement, and body awareness can help release trauma and bring you back into the present.
(Video by Fundación Radika in collaboration with Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health)

A small, Registered Psychotherapist–facilitated group series focused on nervous system regulation. Sessions integrate  muscle relaxation, guided imagery with bilateral stimulation, polyvagal-informed movement, mindfulness gentle movement and restorative based postures. No flexibility required.

Next Group: August 20 at 7PM,
4-week series

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Serene Lotus Psychotherapy 
101-4125 Upper Middle Road

Burlington, Ontario, L7M 4X5

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(365) 292-3422
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