The Emotional Vortex

A Word From Jeanetta

Hi Love,

Throughout this journey, you might notice a variety of intense emotions bubbling up. That’s completely normal. Emotions are stored in our unconscious mind and held in our body. When we move and connect with our body, we can stir up those unexpressed emotions, sometimes without even realizing it.

It reminds me of when I was a kid, playing in the shallow end of the pool with my older siblings and their big, boisterous friends. We’d run as fast as we could clockwise around the pool, creating a vortex in the center. Inevitably, being the smallest, I’d get swept up in the powerful current. My legs couldn’t find the ground, and for a moment, I wasn’t even sure where the surface was. But then, I’d burst through the water, take that first breath of freedom from the storm, and suddenly feel a little taller. A little braver.

I bet as you read that, a movie played in your mind of one of your own childhood memories. Our brains love finding ourselves in stories, trying on the emotions they evoke. If those emotions are connected to an unprocessed trauma, though, they can cause a sensation in your body that makes you feel like you’re right back there. That’s called a felt memory. It’s when your body remembers the feeling or sensation of an event, even if your mind doesn’t have a clear picture to go with it.

When these emotions come up, we’re going to play another childhood game: tag.

Here’s how it works. Touch the emotion—acknowledge it. Then notice where it’s showing up in your body. After that, orient yourself to the space you’re in right now. Look around. Feel the ground under your feet. Remind your nervous system that you are no longer in that memory. This takes practice, and it’s okay if it feels overwhelming at times. If it does, reach out to us. We’d be happy to connect you with one of our favorite therapists who incorporates bodywork, like somatics, into their sessions. They can provide you with extra support when you need it most.

You’ve got this, and we’ve got you.

Love,

IN THIS LESSON

This lesson helps you begin mapping your pelvic floor by exploring the bony structures of the pelvis. You’ll build proprioceptive awareness through guided movement and touch, learning how the pelvic floor muscles connect to your bones—and why that matters for posture, core strength, and stability.

Key Concepts

  • Pelvic anatomy and key bony landmarks: ASIS, PSIS, pubic symphysis, ischial tuberosities, sacrum, and tailbone

  • Proprioception and its role in pelvic floor awareness

  • The pelvis as a map: how structure relates to function and sensation

Key Takeaways

  • Your pelvis contains both stability and mobility, influenced by muscle and joint interaction

  • Awareness of your bones helps activate the muscles that support posture and breath

  • Mapping your pelvis helps develop deeper core connection and movement control

Reflection & Next Steps

  • Practice pelvic tilts in different positions (seated, lying down, standing) to increase proprioception

  • Explore your own posture: How do you tend to sit, stand, or move throughout your day?

  • Reflect on what areas feel familiar—and what feels new or “off the map”—as you build your awareness

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