Calm the Mind ~ Relax the Body ~ Soothe the Nervous System
Stillness Through Movement (STM) is a somatic movement therapy that supports nervous system regulation by reducing stress activation, releasing tension patterns held in the body, and increasing awareness of internal sensations and activity in the mind.
Practised on the floor, STM offers a guided sequence of slow, conscious movement and body shapes with intentional pauses. It is adapted in the moment to meet the needs of both body and mind, supporting greater internal ease, safety, and embodied presence.
Comfort is essential for regulation. Each shape is supported with somatic props such as weighted blankets, bolsters, cushions, weighted bags, and eye pillows to encourage grounding, softening, and release.
STM sessions also include breathwork, mindfulness, and meditation, and may be supported with heat, aromatherapy, and therapeutic touch.
This trauma-informed somatic practice supports a deeper body–mind connection, helping to release stored emotional tension and stress patterns held in the body. It encourages greater integration across the nervous system and builds capacity for a calmer, more balanced internal state.
It is in the stillness of the mind that we create time and space for the innate healing wisdom of the body.
I had never heard about STM before until a client mentioned it. What I found in doing the practice is that it enabled me to feel a lot more self-aware and connected to my emotions, so I could continue to do follow up work on what came up outside of the session. I loved the heavy organic cotton blankets, and the postures are so relaxing. Paula did a beautiful job at explaining everything thoroughly and helped me to feel at ease, relaxed, supported and comforted. STM is unique in that the postures are conducted in a still meditative position, with heavy blankets to help calm the nervous system and create stillness in the body and mind. Very different to yoga, which is more movement base. STM provides the perfect environment to help you really reconnect to your body and find inner stillness.
I would highly recommend STM for anyone that is stressed out and needs some time to go within and let go. A beautiful supportive practice for everyone.
Rachel Dhanjal - Kinesiologist & Mindset Coach
Hi, I'm Paula, owner of Stillness through Movement Perth.
As a Level 3 STM Practitioner, my role is to teach and support you to connect with your body, quieten your mind, and learn to let go to experience deep rest that heals the body and builds a healthy, regulated nervous system.
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